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Shirley, from work, told me that Jim & Jimmies, a coupla country miles out the Somerset Pike from Johnstown, was open under new management after being on the market for a few months. It’d been 35 years since I’d stepped foot inside, so I thought it was time to head out and grab some photos. Of course I love the place. They serve beer, don’t they? But new owners, Amy and Jolene and extended families, have gone far beyond just opening up the taps.

The place is clean, bright and inviting, and sports a friendly crowd. And the food is great. I had me the Jumbo Jimmie each of the two times I’ve been there. Can’t beat it: Big Burger, Fries and Jumbo Draft for 6 bucks! You can’t beat that anywhere. Next time in, I’m gonna try the Rocky Dog. Two-and-a-quarter for a dog with cheese, fried onions and bacon. Can’t wait. You can check out the rest of the menu from the link above. They’ll even order out a pizza for you. Talk about service.

And they’ve got entertainment, too. If you show up there today (August 8), you’ll catch their grand opening, along with drink specials and what-not. Tonight at 9, it’s Ole 97, the Johnny Cash and June Carter Tribute Band. And MyJohnstownPa.com (link above) tells us they’ll be screening the locally produced indie film, Escape From Chickentown, next Friday evening, August 15, at 8 and 10PM. Admission: $2. I’m thinking the Balko’s found a new home away from. Somerset Pike’s always been one of my favorite roads anyway.

Brief conversation with owner Amy:
the Balko: “I love this bar!”
Amy: “I love it, too. It’s being good to me.”
C’mon out the Pike and let Jim & Jimmies and staff be good to you, too.

Jim & Jimmies
Somerset Pike
814.288.3370
Wed thru Sun: 11AM – ??