The Batavia Chamber of Commerce, along with the Geneva Chamber of Commerce, celebrate the opening of Rookies All-American Pub & Grill in the Fox Valley Ice Arena, Geneva with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, Jan. 20. Rookies took over management of the restaurant space that overlooks the NHL-sized rink last summer. After renovation, the new Geneva location of the popular suburban chain of sports bars is now open at 1996 S. Kirk Road. Batavia mayor Jeffery Schielke, second from right, and Geneva mayor Kevin Burns, second from left, welcomed Bob Karas, owner and Grant Werner, executive chef and partner of Rookies in Geneva, wishing them success with their latest location. Along with staff of both chambers, those in attendance included Craig Welker, general manager of the Fox Valley Ice Arena and Dan Lehv, president of the Chicago Steel, as well as family, friends, and Steel mascot, Rusty.Batavia Chamber of Commerce photo
