ROCKFORD — The new Harvey Wallbangers in downtown delivers its own twists on its namesake drink, while offering a menu that remains approachable yet stretches beyond simple pub food.
After holding a pop-up event on 815 Day, the neighborhood bar and restaurant officially opened for business Tuesday at 519 E. State St. in downtown. The kitchen will be open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday with the bar open until 11 p.m. on weekdays and until midnight on weekends during its soft opening week. Hours will expand later.
“The food here is not trendy. It’s not challenging. It’s not — dare I say — exciting,” chef and owner Paul Sletten said. “It’s just really good, comforting and good quality.”…