“We are very excited to bring the country music atmosphere of Toby Keith’s to Park West,” said Germaine Brown, general manager of Park West. “With the addition of Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, we are hoping to provide the residents of Peoria with even more entertainment options.”

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill is a themed restaurant inspired by country star Toby Keith’s hit single from 2003. The signature guitar-shaped bar that is located at each Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill will be joined by Toby Keith memorabilia, authentic BBQ and southern American food.

“We are ecstatic to be constructing our third location in Arizona,” said Frank Capri, CEO of Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill. “The venue will allow us to reach our fans on the western side of Phoenix, and bring an unparalleled experience to Peoria. Whether guests will be joining us for lunch, a family dinner or one of our many performances by both well-known and emerging country musicians, we can’t wait to share what we have to offer!”

Park West is located at Loop 101 and Northern Avenue in the Phoenix suburb of Peoria, AZ. It is approximately one mile northwest of the Arizona Cardinals stadium and is currently anchored by a 14-screen Harkins Theatre. Other specialty retail stores include Brighton Collectibles, Vans, Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works.

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About Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill
Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill currently operates over eight locations in the United States, from Rancho Cucamonga, CA to Foxborough, MA. There are also five additional restaurants under construction in Rosemont, IL, Newport News, VA, Tucson, AZ, Syracuse, NY and Woodbridge, VA. The venues reach a broad demographic of music lovers and are known for their lively atmosphere, Whiskey Girls and, of course, beer in mason jars. There is entertainment all week long with live music, numerous plasma screen TV’s, private rooms for parties or corporate events, as well as a 95-foot guitar shaped bar.

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The name is not just derived from Toby Keith’s song, though — you really will love the bar! The atmosphere alone is incredibly unique and fun, featuring giant guitar-shaped bars from which all your favorite southern drinks are served. Whether diners are more privy to Southern Comfort or like themselves a nice Jack and Coke, there are southern cocktail specials every night to enjoy.

Country fans are in their element when visiting these unique restaurants because the country love manifests itself in every way possible. The servers are dressed as cute southern cowgirls and the twangy tunes are pumping constantly through speakers and TVs. There are even live country musicians hosted at the bars almost every night, and DJs to play country tunes on the nights without live music.

Even for those who are not big into country itself, the food is something that must be tried. Traditional southern-recipe ribs, fried bologna sandwiches, and chicken wings are done big in these locations, and diners will love the price tag, too. There are not many places around that serve their sandwiches on Texas toast anymore, and the home-style recipes are as mouthwatering as they are nostalgia inducing.

Southern sides are not skimped upon on these menus. Anything your mama used to make for family dinner can be found in the sides category. From creamed corn to mashed sweet potatoes, try not to be tempted to try them all! In addition, now that there are locations in Colorado and Michigan, even northerners get to experience what it is like to have southern roots through the food.

Toby Keith fans can certainly rejoice at the fact that diners cannot leave this restaurant without stopping in the Toby Keith memorabilia shop. Nowhere else can country fans find all the fun country-inspired gifts such as shot glasses, cowboy hats, and t-shirts…all inspired by their favorite musician! Stop by I Love This Bar & Grill while traveling or in your neighborhood to get a feel for the south.Share on Facebook

Hanging in the bar area is an experience in itself. There is so much to draw in the country-lover’s eye, such as rare Toby Keith concert memorabilia and signed artifacts on the walls. The bars themselves are popular among guests because they are shaped like oversized guitars; visitors love having a drink while sitting at them. And, lest we forget, there are always shots served when “I Love This Bar” comes on the TV.

Even though all this is atmosphere enough, sticking around for late nights will really show guests what this bar is made of. Gig-goers are in for a treat, because there is live country music hosted at these locations multiple times per week. Those who love to groove can also come out on nights where country DJs are pumping out tunes. Not many restaurants are good for a comparable nightlife.

Foodies will make the venture to an I Love This Bar location based on the menu alone. Special barbecue rubs are created to serve fall-off-the-bone ribs and chicken of various succulent flavors. Finish your savory meal with a down-home dessert such as pecan/sweet potato pie topped with ice cream. No matter what you order, know that the serving sizes are generous, to say the least.

To add to the generosity of the amount of food offered per dish are the sides. They are just as delicious as anything that would be served at a good old-fashioned southern Sunday dinner. Start with some savory pulled-pork pockets filled with the best meat around, or get your fix of fried crawfish tails. Order a side of mashed sweet potatoes or turnip greens to really give any meal a nostalgic, down-south feel.

Especially for those who travel great distances to get to these locations, getting a souvenir on the way out is a must. Luckily, there is a gift and souvenir shop that Toby Keith fans will love in every restaurant. Earn yourself a “Whiskey Girl” tank top after drinking at the bar, or get some shot glasses for your bar at home. In any case, I Love This Bar & Grill is a dining experience you will not want to forget.
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Many folks visit these restaurants for the sole purpose of hanging out at the bar. The walls are adorned with lots of Toby Keith memorabilia, ranging from t-shirts to rare artifacts. The bar itself is shaped as an enormous guitar off which you can sip your southern favorites. It is the perfect place to enjoy a whiskey sour and take in the unique environment that pays homage to Toby.

The atmosphere is taken up a notch when nights and weekends roll around. These locations regularly serve as venues for live country bands and artists, so it is a great place to get out on a Saturday night for some fun. On nights that do not have live music, there is always country music pumping through the speakers or country DJ is turning out tunes. Shots are always served when “I Love This Bar” plays!

Even if there was no live entertainment, the menu truly serves as a reason to make the trip. On it are heaping servings of the most delicious and authentic barbecue ribs you will ever try. There are also tons of traditional southern desserts, including pecan and sweet potato pie with a helping of vanilla ice cream. Moreover, what southerner doesn’t appreciate a good old-fashioned fried bologna and cheese sandwich?

In addition to the sandwiches and entrees, the appetizers and sides don’t come up short. Go true southern by starting off with some pulled pork pockets or fried shrimp and crawfish tails. The southwest comes through by offering some spicy jalapeno poppers, tortilla soup, and even chili jalapeno corn muffins. Sides, of course, include country mashed potatoes, turnip greens, baked beans, and other southern favorites.

Since it’ll be a meal you won’t want to forget — especially for Toby Keith fans — the perfect way to end the night is by stopping by the gift shop on the way out. There is everything from “Whiskey Girl” t-shirts and shot glasses to be bought, as well as sauces and other foods with recipes native to the restaurant. In a nutshell, I Love This Bar & Grill has it all.Share on Facebook

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Frank Capri, CEO of Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill is currently working with several local charities in the home towns of the I Love This Bar & Grill restaurants. See http://tobykeithusa.com for info on how to get your charity involved with Frank Capri and Toby Keiths.Share on Facebook

Keith’s recently launched Wild Shot Mezcal has been named “the number-one premium mezcal in the U.S. market” by Beverage Media magazine. Profiled in the October issue of the publication, Wild Shot has rocketed through the spirits industry and is already available in 32 states, with more added regularly.

Most recently, Total Wine stores in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Jersey and South Carolina have begun carrying Wild Shot, as well as the company’s outlets in Tampa, Fla. and Claymont, Del. Toby will host a bottle signing in York, PA on Sept. 14 at the local Wine & Spirits store from 3:00 to 4:30pm.
In other Toby news, he was featured in a 20/20 special Sunday on ABC. He was interviewed by Bob Woodruff for the show’s special edition “Remembrance and Renewal: 10 Years After the 9/11 Attacks.”

On the music front, Toby just revealed details for the upcoming Deluxe Edition release of Clancy’s Tavern, out globally Oct. 24. In addition to four new “Incognito Bandito” tracks recorded at his lauded 2010 club date in New York City, the album also features “Made In America.” Keith’s fastest-rising song in years has exploded to the top and is on its way to topping all the major singles charts. Of course, that kind of No. 1 surely feels very familiar.

His North American Ford F-Series sponsored Locked & Loaded tour continues to play standing-room-only venues, and will travel to Europe in late October in support of the new album.
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The website ranked Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill as No. 22 best celebrity-owned restaurant, which puts Toby in the company of such celebrities as Justin Timberlake, who had his two New York restaurants rank in the Top 25 (Southern Hospitality at No. 23 and Destino at No. 21), Michael Jordan, whose onesixtyblue restaurant in Chicago ranked No. 2, and Tony Hawk, whose Market Restaurant and Bar in Del Mar, Calif., ranked No. 1 on the list.
- CountryWeekly.com
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