Richard's Bar & BBQ

Kitchen will not be open today. Stop in for a drink to support the Johnny Hetland Golf Outing!

The Johnny Hetland golf outing is August 10th. We are collecting baskets for the raffle. If you are willing to donate a basket please PM me at Kellie Paccagnella Smetana! Thank you!!

Richard’s is looking for a line cook! Stop in at 3458 Rapids Drive and ask for Rick for details!!!

We have the March Madness games!!

Burger of the week for the next two weeks is the Reuben burger! And don’t miss out-next week our smoked Reuben sandwich is on special! This one is a customer favorite - don’t miss out!!!

Happy follow-versary to my awesome followers. Thanks for all your support!

Scott Kosterman

Valentine’s Day specials! Drink specials & buy one, get one 1/2 on plates and sandwiches!!

Richard’s will close at 4pm on Sunday, December 17th for a family Christmas party.

Running out of time and need a Christmas ham? Ricky is taking orders for smoked hams - orders MUST be in to Rick by end of day Monday, December 18th!!!!

Halloween party!! DJ, Drink Specials, Prizes for best costumes!
Saturday
October 28th 6pm

Bourbon Chronicles Presents a Unique Starlight Offering!
• Event Date – Saturday October 21, 2023
• Location – Richards Bar & BBQ
• Event Time – 5:30-8:30pm
• Food Provided by – Richards

Details
Join Bourbon Chronicles enthusiasts on Saturday October 21, 2023 at 5:30 pm for a unique bourbon tasting at Richards Bar & BBQ! We are presenting 4 very different Starlight expressions including one finished in VDN barrels! Food Pairings will be skillfully matched and made from scratch by Ricky and his staff.

Included will be two theme-based raffle baskets with select bourbon and goodies to match the theme. As usual we will be giving away bottles of bourbon to some lucky guests just for attending. We are thrilled to be back at Richards for another memorable evening!

1. 1 oz. – Starlight finished in VDN barrels
2. 1 oz. – Starlight finished in Rum barrels
3. 1 oz. – Starlight Single Barrel
4. 1 oz. Starlight Single Barrel Finished in Cognac Barrels

Our events are a unique experience that bring people together from all over to share a common interest of their love for bourbon and whiskey while organically creating new relationships and fostering existing ones.

The event runs from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, we will begin sampling the expressions at 6:30 pm.

Additional info about the event:

• There will be a bar with beer, wine and other bourbon selections for purchase.
• Must be 21 years old to attend

Please email [email protected] to advise of any food allergies or special menu requests prior to attending when you purchase your tickets.

Ticket sales end Monday, October 16, 2023 at 5:00PM unless sold out prior to this date.


Tasting Notes:

Starlight Finished in VDN Barrels:
Nose
You’d think oranges would be the first note, but it is actually the smell of melted Halloween Candy Corn. Those artificially sweet notes actually combine quite well with notes of pithy orange flesh and sharp cinnamon. This is a really fascinating nose when all of those notes combine with oak spice and a more mellow, seasoned oak.
Palate
The spice is very prevalent upon each sip, attacking the tip of your tongue. Cinnamon rolls smothered with orange creme icing showcase a sweeter version of Starlight’s standard bourbon. It has very bold flavors but cannot completely cover up the youthfulness of the bourbon underneath.
Finish
Orange notes stay on my tongue stick around for a long time. They are a bit sweeter than they tasted on the palate. There is still sharp cinnamon flavors and other baking spice notes floating around giving a warm Kentucky Hug all the way down.

Starlight Finished in Rum Barrels:
Nose
The rum notes are apparent on the initial nosing of this whiskey. One can pick up sweet molasses, stewed cherry, vanilla extract, and fruit preserves. Allowed to open up a bit, the aromas change slightly to cotton candy and hints of caramel candy.
Palate
Notes of herbal dill, cardamom, and white pepper play together with the sweet notes of leftover rum that has soaked into the barrel. Notes of graham cracker from the rum barrel along with whiffs of molasses and burnt sugar evolve into fruity notes like macerated raspberry and black cherry.
Finish
The finish starts with the black cherry and dark berry notes I on the palate. It is long, spicy, and warm. The notes of stewed cherry enhance the aroma and make an appearance again at the tail end of the finish. Slight notes of new wood, sweet pipe to***co, herb garden make their way to the front of the palate as you breath out.

Starlight Single Barrel:
Nose
Heat opens up the scents first on the nose. Other scents include nutmeg and allspice. This is followed by scents of cornbread and vanilla pudding. There are some fruit notes you can pick up on as the session goes on.
Palate
Corn-forward for sure, but other flavors include raspberries and shredded coconut. The spice keeps each sip very lively on your tongue with the cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice transferring directly from the nose.
Finish
The herbal qualities and rye spice surge upon the completion of the sip. The corn-forward nature of the palate disappears a bit while wilder flavors remain.


Starlight Single Barrel Finished in Cognac Barrels:
Nose
On the nose, apricots on caramel cake, with vanilla wafer, cinnamon tea, and clove, with the Cognac finish in the background.
Palate
On the palate, dark fruits from the Cognac finishing, surge into balance with apricots, caramel cake, and vanilla wafer with spice percolating
Finish
The finish is layered and pleasant with dark fruits and clove outlasting apricots and sweeter elements.



Food Pairings: Richard Bar & BBQ
1. Charcuterie cup of cheeses & meats hand-picked to enhance your pairing of Starlight bourbon.

2. Rick’s homemade chili

3. Brisket sliders on a pretzel bun served with Kellie’s homemade bacon mac & cheese

4. Homemade pecan pie served with fresh vanilla custard

Don’t delay!!! Johnny’s outing has filled up in the past!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! August 19th!!! It’s a 2 person scramble! Minimum 2 people to sign up. Golf limited to 64 twosomes! 18 holes, cart and lunch at the turn is $95. Must be paid up by Aug 12th. Your spot will not be held until cash payment is received! Stop in at the bar to drop off payment. Many of you requested that we have t-shirts again, they are men’s sizes and will cost $10. Please place your order for these when paying for your golf!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! August 19th!!! It’s a 2 person scramble! Minimum 2 people to sign up. Golf limited to 64 twosomes! 18 holes, cart and lunch at the turn is $95. Must be paid up by Aug 12th. Your spot will not be held until cash payment is received! Stop in at the bar to drop off payment. Many of you requested that we have t-shirts again, they are men’s sizes and will cost $10. Please place your order for these when paying for your golf!

Looking for a great fish fry? Look no further-at Richard’s Bar & BBQ we have a fantastic cod fish fry! Dine in or take away!

We want to give a huge thanks to Richard's Bar & BBQ and everyone who came out on Saturday! The house was a rockin’!

Leave a comment if this was your first show!

This right here gave us some great memories!! @ Michael Polzin

Crappy weather got you down? Come play trivia with us tomorrow at 7pm!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events at Richard's!

Trivia - every Wednesday at 7pm
Cribbage Tournament - April 15
Bourbon Tasting - April 22