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Engaging in casual conversation, we learned he was a true Santa Barbara native, spending his days chasing waves and soaking up coastal vibes every day. Eager to tap into his local expertise in a town new to both of us, we gleaned insider tips on the hottest spots. By the end of the evening, what started as a chance encounter grew into an unlikely friendship, as he guided us to our next destination — a testament to the serendipity of travel. With 30 beers on tap, the focus will be on regional craft beer with national favorites and bottles also available.
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Receive a complimentary appetizer for joining and ongoing special rewards. After filling up on brunch and a couple of mimosas, we sauntered over to East Beach, ready to soak up some rays and fully embrace the art of doing nothing on our work-free day. The business is currently in the process of transitioning a Scotty’s Brewhouse in Champagne, Ill., into the Aspen Tap House concept, but the Mishawaka location will be the first of its kind in the state. Rehberg, who previously lived in Granger and was a managing partner at restaurants such as Outback Steakhouse and Bonefish Grill, knew that this concept would likely fit well for the area. Indiana-based Aspen Tap House will fill the space early next year.
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The new restaurant will be an extension of Aspen Creek Grill, a regional restaurant chain that currently has eight locations across Texas, Kentucky and Indiana. But out of all the items, Rehberg said the wings are what they want to be known for, which may be an issue due to the current nationwide chicken wing shortage. Currently, the restaurant offers a wing special on Tuesdays that Rehberg said they are willing to take a loss on in order to offer items at an affordable price. The next morning, we scored brunch reservations at the hotel’s gem, Finch & Fork, serving up some of California’s best bites. With a vibe that’s vibrant but not overwhelming, it strikes the perfect balance between spacious and cozy.
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Aspen Tap House to fill former Scotty's Brewhouse building in Mishawaka - South Bend Tribune
Aspen Tap House to fill former Scotty's Brewhouse building in Mishawaka.
Posted: Sat, 03 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT [source]
Owner Haji Tehrani purchased the location in January, in addition to the Schilling location in Niles. The new location will have car wash, vacuum and oil changing services. Construction is expected to be complete by Nov. 15, and this will be the 11th location.
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President Bern Rehberg said the new Aspen Tap House will feature much of the same aesthetics as an Aspen Creek Grill, with nods to the Rocky Mountains and a Colorado theme. The menu will also offer similar Americanized made-from-scratch offerings with items such as hand-cut steaks, salads and burgers. After losing a year of events due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Downtown Dining Association of South Bend is restarting its Wednesday Wine Walks this summer. The space has been renovated to encapsulate the Rocky Mountain and Colorado theme with mountain bikes, Adirondack chairs and a ski lift. Sports is also a focus, with 42 televisions dispersed in the building so that every seat has sight to multiple screens.
There will be wine and hard seltzer on tap along with a full bar with cocktails and even fruit purees made from tapped hard seltzers. In just 48 hours, Santa Barbara swept us off our feet, leaving us craving more. Despite the time crunch, those moments of relaxation were pure bliss. Reluctantly bidding adieu to our beloved hotel, we hit the road, ready to resume our two-week California adventure. None other than wine country itself — Napa, California — awaiting us just up the coast on the 101. Craft beer is also a highlight for the new restaurant.
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Lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle are available on request.
Visit facebook.com/glamgranger for more information. Jefferson Blvd. in the East Bank neighborhood in South Bend has reopened after being temporarily closed for several weeks for renovations and a revamp. Keep an eye out for a future Market Basket for more details. But, even though the two restaurants will be similar in many ways, there will be differences, Rehberg said.
The restaurant is slated to be family-friendly and Rehberg said he anticipates only about 25% of sales will be alcohol related so it won’t be like a bar. Like Scotty’s, the restaurant will be filled with televisions for sports viewing. In July 2019, the restaurant suddenly closed its doors as corporate owners of the restaurant chain, Scotty’s Holdings LLC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December 2018. Main Street, one the busiest retail corridors in the area, has been empty. “We saw the opportunity with this building and, combining what we knew about the concept … we just thought it would be a great market for us as well as a great opportunity with the Scotty’s property,” Rehberg said.
There, we treated ourselves to a seafood feast paired with refreshing Palomas. With the sky ablaze with color, we savored the sunset, soaking up every bit of the stunning ocean views. Swapping desert sands for ocean waves, we set our sights on Santa Barbara, dubbed the Aspen of California for its allure. As we cruised along the highway, the allure of sun-soaked days beckoned, promising a much-needed break amidst our bustling two-week work trip across the Golden State.
This will be the first Aspen Tap House in the Hoosier state and only the second location nationwide. Operators opened the first location in Champaign, Ill., last fall, also transforming a former Scotty’s Brewhouse building into the new concept. Leaving the dusty haze of Coachella in our rearview mirror, my co-worker Jamie and I hit the road in search of some sunshine on the coast after a long, cold winter in Aspen. “We also wanted a concept where we could take the food offerings and beverages but put it into an environment where it’s less food-focused,” Rehberg said. As part of the celebration, the restaurant donated 15 percent of its sales to the local Team Fox of the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which supports Parkinson’s Disease research.
As happy hour rolled in, we found ourselves in need of a good drink. Knowing my travel buddy’s history with Hillstone Restaurant Group, we couldn’t resist swinging by the Honor Bar in Montecito for a cocktail. With its striking resemblance to the White House Tavern back in Aspen, it felt like a slice of home on the California coast. Familiarity has its perks, especially when you’re hundreds of miles away. Once we settled into our balcony suite, the ocean was calling, and we wasted no time heading straight for the beach. Longing for that saltwater breeze, we took a quick stroll along the shore, then made a beeline for the Boathouse at Hendry’s Beach.
With a smaller footprint than an average Aspen Creek Grill, the Aspen Tap House will have a slightly smaller menu and a stronger focus on craft beer. Ten restaurants and bars are planning to participate for the inaugural day, with more possibly to be added for future dates on July 14 and August 11. Other issues also have come up during opening plans. Operators initially planned to open the Mishawaka restaurant by February, but, Rehberg said, delays were caused by shipping issues with items like booths, tables and other necessary construction supplies. However, the current staffing shortage was not an impact on the delayed opening, with market partner Derek Templeton saying the business is about 75% to 80% fully staffed.
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