By Lulu

Breathing life into a bar that was closed for years isn’t an easy undertaking. Dale’s Ales at 2400 N. Volusia Ave. in Orange City had been sitting vacant for many years when Stephanie Perras decided to try her hand at the bar business. Cleaning, remodeling and running into permitting problems were the first steps. Then getting a liquor license. All of that was a year ago now, as they just celebrated the first anniversary in November. The bar is biker owned and operated as Stephanie loves to ride on Rich’s backseat of his Harley. Stephanie a beautiful and vivacious brunette was born in Albany, New York. Her parents are from Massachusetts and she says she has always been drawn to Salem…seems like she is a bit on the hot, sexy “witchy woman” side. Stephanie is complete with “raven hair and ruby lips” just like the Eagles’ song. Along with being incredibly friendly and outgoing Stephanie is concerned with charitable causes and has volunteered while living in Boston for the Veteran’s Homeless Shelter.

Her bar is already getting a following of veteran bikers. A bit about Dale’s Ales current state of affairs includes live music Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights starting at 8pm, and live music on Sunday afternoon 4-8pm. Lots of TV’s for sports fanatics viewing. Monday night is karaoke for the singers in their own minds. Tuesday Jam Night for musicians. Thursday, they have started a game night. Outside is a fire pit to warm your buns as the temperatures drop. The bar would love to be a poker run stop so put them on your list if you are organizing one. Now what makes them a “Cool Joint” over and above all we have mentioned is they are running a Friday night bike night. Friday is most peeps pay day so no excuse not to ride in for a cold one or two. They are offering live music, $3 Twisted Tea, $2 domestic longnecks for Friday night Bike Nights! They keep their beer iced down. And they always have $10 domestic buckets and $13 Twisted Tea, Mich Ultra and Yuengling buckets. I asked one of their bartenders Tamie who has been at Dale’s since their rebirth what she likes about her job, her answer was the customers and her owner. Tamie said, “Dale’s is a friendly, loving bar!” Don’t let the name confuse you. This is a full liquor bar! Look for big changes coming for 2020, the first being a Smoke House and kitchen! The rest we will have to wait for the New Year to report!