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Inside Scoop: Growlers
A sneak peek at Growlers coming soon to Bella Vista.
Inside Scoop: Growlers
Last night Meal Ticket got a first look at Growlers, the bar-restaurant taking over the 736 S. 8th Street spot that formerly housed Little Bar. This is the premier venture for Starr alum Jay Willard whose resume includes managing at Parc, Jones, El Vez and The Dandelion as well as beverage consulting for Route 6 and Frankford Hall.
He's done a wonderful job cozying up the space, with warm, deep red walls, gold accents and a lovely pressed tin ceiling. And the disused fireplace is ready to go once the weather cools off with comfy leather chairs and sofas for fireside sipping.
Come September 24th, you can look forward to a bar-focused bar with 12 rotating taps plus a hand-pumped firkin, 30 bottles and 10 cans. True to its name Growlers will be filling growlers to enjoy in house or take out. Willard will fill any growler you bring in but if you buy one of his you're privy to a 10% discount.
On the food front is Jerry Donohue, formerly of Spamps in Conshohocken. Worn out on the term gastropub, he's crafting a menu of "elevated American pub grub" with intriguing options like Crispy Bacon with Bacon Tarragon Dip, an international array of chicken wings, Soft Pretzel-Stuffed Roast Chicken as well as plenty of gluten-free options.
The bar will be open from 4 p.m to 2 a.m. and the kitchen is keeping the industry friendly hours of 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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