"Caballero has rechristened the bar Pomalo, which isn't so much a Croatian word as it is the Dalmatian Coast's answer to "Hakuna Matata." It's a somewhat ineffable local philosophy that invites people to slow down, enjoy the scenery - and who wants a drink? The kitchen is headed by Zula alum Caleb Rose, and the new menu is a mix of bar staples like grilled cheese sandwiches and fries, along with a truly elephantine pork schnitzel and New Orleans touches like crawfish etouffee and a Cajun burger."
"The cocktail program is likewise a mix of classic drinks with some fun twists. The unquestionable standout, according to both me and the three people nearby who vocally exclaimed when they tried theirs, is the Grown-Up Chunky Monkey. It's a mix of bourbon and banana liqueur garnished with a Pocky stick, which could read like the kind of cloying, syrupy mess you'd find at a gamer cafe. But the drink is surprisingly light and nicely balanced, akin to a very light maple syrup."
North Lombard contains several venerable dive bars, and the Sundown Pub occupied a vintage-feeling space that had declined in recent years compared with nearby Mock Crest Tavern and Mousetrap Tavern. New owner Mary Caballero reopened the location as Pomalo with a significant remodel and a relaxed Dalmatian-inspired ethos that encourages slowing down. The kitchen, led by Zula alum Caleb Rose, serves bar staples plus an oversized pork schnitzel and New Orleans–style dishes such as crawfish etouffee and a Cajun burger; a cevapi-and-flatbread special debuted at the soft opening. The cocktail program blends classics with playful twists, with a bourbon-and-banana Grown-Up Chunky Monkey notable for its light, balanced character.
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