You might not have started noticing Ethyl’s at 312 Grand Street until recently, but the relocation of the ’70s-themed dance bar and performance space has been in the works since 2018.

The original Ethyl’s Alcohol opened on the Upper East Side to pay homage to Elaine’s, Max’s Kansas City, The Copa, The Playboy Club, Jilly’s, Cafe Central, Studio 54 and all the other popular disco spots of yesteryear inspired by the 1970s adventures of owners and New York natives Charlie Sub and Brooklyn-born Gerard Renny.

After establishing downtown Ethyl, the team searched for another neighborhood to settle in and eventually landed in Williamsburg (in the space formerly known as Mulholland), which they considered a progression natural given the evolution of their clientele.

“A lot of our clientele was kids who came to visit the Upper East Side, who had friends who lived up there, family who lived there,” Renny explained. “During the pandemic, a lot of people who were regulars in downtown Ethyl moved to Williamsburg.”

And since opening — which, like most businesses, was delayed by Covid — one of the biggest differentiators between Williamsburg and the Upper East Side has been Brooklyn’s sense of community.

“Williamsburg people are a little more artistic. It’s more musicians, artists, performance artists. A lot of your clientele also work in the same industry as us,” explained Renny. “We think Ethyl’s is a perfect fit for the neighborhood. And so we made the changes that we felt we needed to make to create more of a neighborhood vibe, you know, and also to make sure the energy in the room is better.

To make these changes, Renny and the team decided to close at the end of August for a series of renovations, which resulted in more minimalist exterior signage to align with the look of the neighborhood and a freshly designed space with a front bar and a rear bar. designated room for performances by DJs, bands, dancers and more, plus a backyard lounge. Brooklyn’s propensity for community also extends to the menu, which includes signature burgers, the Ethylz Pretzel and jerk chicken wings (to name a few) with genuine produce and ingredients. local like Mike’s Hot Honey and Peter Luger Steak Sauce.

These updates were released to the public on October 13 and since then Ethyl’s has picked up the pace with weekly performances, dance parties and theme nights. Looking ahead, Renny is also planning monthly collaborative events with their neighbor, Southside Guitars, and residencies for local bands.

“We try to keep the community spirit, the neighborhood spirit,” Renny said.

The 2nd Annual Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger Crowns Golf Tournament held in September raised $50,000 for Ronald McDonald House. The sold-out event was hosted by Lucky Beaver Reno and Lucky Beaver Tahoe locations and took place at the Lakeridge Golf Course. This was no ordinary golf tournament. Golf ball cannons, water cannons and a chance to win a $250,000 Malibu boat from the West Coast Boat Center, plus $10,000 in cash made the day super exciting according to several teams that participated.

“It’s all about people,” said Mike Leeper, co-owner of Lucky Beave and Burger. “I want to thank our sponsors, players and staff at Lucky Beaver for their continued support of our community and our restaurants. We are fortunate to have charities like Ronald McDonald House in our community and it is an honor to have the ability to help out whenever we can.

The team that won the perpetual Lucky Beaver Tournament Cup was the team of Auston Byak, Paul Windt, Cory Tritt and Apolo Poth, with a score of 15 under par. Several sponsors also participated in the tournament to support the cause.

“It was an amazing event!!! I am so proud of our Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger Reno and Tahoe team for all their hard work in producing such an amazing event to support so many families in our area. Ronald Manor McDonald’s is a blessing to our community and we look forward to partnering with them for years to come,” said Lucky Beaver Bar and Burger co-owner Pat Farrah.

Lucky Beaver’s $50,000 donation will contribute to the more than $800,000 operating budget Ronald McDonald House Charities endure each year. Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern Nevada keeps families close when it matters most: during illness, accident or the premature birth of their child. Our donors and volunteers provide the gift of unity, providing a home for families who need to be together during difficult times.

The Ronald McDonald House is located in Reno, Nevada, and houses families living more than 30 miles away with a child being treated at an area hospital. We ease the emotional and financial strains families experience when their children face health complications through four programs: Ronald McDonald House, Ronald McDonald Family Room, Ronald McDonald Care Mobile and Travel-for-Treatment. .

For more information on how you can participate in the 3rd Annual Lucky Beaver Golf Tournament or how you can support Ronald McDonald House, visit www.luckybeaver.com

Lucky Beaver would like to thank the sponsors who made this possible.

The golf teams that supported the event:

New West Distributors
Entertainment Caesars
Hard Rock Hotel Lake Tahoe
West Coast Nautical Center
Review Brewery
Tahoe Blue Vodka
Revolutionary Drink – Korbel & Jack Daniels SWG&S
Atlantis Casino and Resort
Meat Suppliers Pat Lafreida
Red Bull
American foods
golden game
black clover
Coca Cola
Cast Morrey
Edgewood Lake Tahoe
Pukka inc.

Lately, a lot of people are longing for simpler days. You know, back when the life of our Tamagotchi and the rise of our jeans were our biggest concerns.

An upcoming bar and arcade in downtown San Antonio taps into those nostalgic feelings and promises a totally tubular experience for those looking to turn back the clock.

Be Kind & Rewind, set to open Friday, October 28 at 115 Alamo Plaza, will offer an immersive experience focused on pop culture from the 1980s to 2000s. We’re talking disco balls, neon lights, music videos, murals and arcade games, as well as alcohol and food, of course.

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Be Kind & Rewind features several murals by local artist Colton Valentine.

Co-owner Alex Amaro invited the Running on an exclusive downtown drink tour, explaining his vision and what he hopes the experience means for locals.

“I was born and raised [in San Antonio], and I’m so excited to give people something fun, exciting and new to experience downtown,” Amaro said. “I know a lot of people have mixed feelings about coming downtown, but we built this for locals, by locals…”

He added: “We really wanted to create a space where people can mix and fit in, regardless of race or gender… we just want people to come together to have a good time. That’s what ‘it’s about. ”

Be Kind & Rewind was supposed to open this spring, but step inside, and it’s easy to see what’s taken so long. People who frequented the Fuddruckers burger joint, the space’s former tenant, will barely recognize the interior.

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Local artist Colton Valentine helped create the facade for Be Kind & Rewind’s DJ booth.

Visually, the space is overwhelming. Every corner is designed to offer surprising detail, from a fun mirrored home-style hallway to a larger-than-life Selena Quintanilla mural by local artist Colton Valentine.

Several other Valentine’s Day murals and art installations cover the walls, which surround a dance floor, stage, and expansive booths meant to accommodate large groups.

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Be Kind & Rewind features several decade-appropriate photo shoots, like this super-sized claw machine.

The club will also feature eight free arcade games and two pinball machines, which can be viewed from behind the glass of a full-sized claw machine game – one of several spots created for photo ops.

“We wanted it to be equal parts dance club and entertainment house. There are all these different elements, and we just want to keep it exciting,” Amaro said. “All the unique touches and surprises, the menus – we hope this takes people back to those decades. Whether you were born into one or just love 80s or 90s iconography, it’s here waiting for you to experience it in a new way.

Amaro, who has spent years working with immersive experience companies like Escape Rooms, used that understanding to build the concept.

In addition to the staggering amount of detail in the decor, Be Kind & Rewind will feature themed parties, karaoke and seasonal pop-ups. Upon opening, the club will host local DJs Chacho and Acid Wash on Fridays from the 80s and Saturdays from the 90s to 2000s. Rebel Yell Karaoke with KJ Magic Mark will take place on Sundays.

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Be Kind & Rewind will offer a cocktail menu inspired by the 80s, 90s and Y2K.

Be Kind & Rewind will use the kitchen left behind by the Fuddruckers to offer an assortment of bar food, ranging from a forearm-sized fried mozzarella stick to more conventional offerings like pepperoni pizza and sliders. of cheeseburger.

The full bar will offer a signature cocktail menu, including a libation dubbed Weird Science, which uses dry ice for a theatrical twist.

A smaller bar set back from the dance floor will feature a Miami Vice-inspired aesthetic and an edgy reggaeton playlist. This one will focus on frozen drinks.

Be Kind & Rewind will be open until 2 a.m. daily and the kitchen will serve until midnight. The venue will accommodate all ages until 7 p.m., when it will change to 21+.

Service workers will get a 20% discount at the new bar. Customers can park in nearby garages or on the street near Rivercenter stores and enter from Alamo Plaza or Losoya streets, according to Amaro.

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WRIGLEYVILLE – Lost Never Found is offering a limited version of its menu ahead of the full opening of the Clark Street bar and restaurant later this month.

Lost Never Found, which will open in the space that once housed Casey Morans at 3660 N. Clark St., will bring “another side to Wrigleyville:” velvet-pink cabins, craft cocktails and quality food, owner Kendal said. Killerman. It’s slated to fully open on October 27, but people can stop by now for a smaller menu of what it will eventually offer.

“I wanted to target a more female audience. I’m trying to bring the West Loop to Wrigleyville with an Instagrammable aesthetic concept and craft cocktails,” said Killerman, of Lakeview.

Inside the bar are disco balls, neon signs, gold flamingos, and a wall of greenery. The interior is completely pink.

The menu features eight specialty cocktails. Its most popular cocktail is “9 to 75,” a purple version of the classic French gin cocktail 75, Killerman said. It is made with Empress gin, lemon juice, champagne and a scoop of lemon sorbet.

Another fan favorite is “Mezcal-Me-Maybe”, a sweet drink made with mezcal and guava.

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The restaurant’s head chef worked at various fine dining restaurants, including Tavern on Rush, 1031 N. Rush St.

The menu includes a range of plates to share, such as fried pickles, truffle, spinach and artichoke dip, garlic prawns and chicken wings, as well as soups, salads, sandwiches and pizza.

“I want locals to know this is a place for them, not just a place for tourists who come to the neighborhood for a baseball game,” Killerman said. “We’re bringing quality food and craft cocktails to the neighborhood, which I think is something that’s lacking right now.”

Lost Never Found is open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight Friday, 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. After 10:00 p.m., pizza is the only food available.

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FLEMING ISLAND | Corks & Barrels, considered the first of its kind in Clay County, is preparing to open on Fleming Island.

James Henson, who is about to retire after serving 27 years in the United States Navy, owns the tasting-style wine and whiskey bar and lounges at 1824 Town Center Blvd, Suite 101 near East West Parkway.

“Hopefully we will open late next month [October] or early November. It’s a very fluid date. It’s been very difficult to find subcontractors and supplies and things of that nature,” Henson, an aircraft maintenance manager, told The Times-Union last week.

“When I considered opening this one, I knew it would be very popular here because there is no other establishment like ours. We are very unique in our approach,” he said. declared.

The ghosts and ghouls are out, which means it’s time to dress up and head to town for Knoxville’s best Halloween nightlife.

With plenty of time to spare, here are nine spooky happenings to check out at Knoxville’s bars, restaurants and breweries this October. Now all you need is a costume.

October 4: Horror Movie Trivia at Xul Beer Co.

One of the first events welcoming the spooky season to Knoxville is a trivia party at Xul Beer Co.

This is Xul’s regular trivial party with a horror and horror movie theme. This free event starts at 7 p.m. Gift cards will be awarded to the top three quiz teams and Pizza Time! a food truck will be present.

If you know someone who has an encyclopedic knowledge of horror movies, take it and bring it to Xul!

Hardwicks Bar is under consideration for construction at downtown Adams and Ocean streets.

Opus Group is the contractor for the estimated $500,000 project to renovate Hardwicks’ space at 100 E. Adams St.

Zinn Architecture is the architect.

“Our hope is to be open by March,” said business owner Elias Hionides.

He and operating partner Tim Hoal envision the corner site as an anchor of a downtown neighborhood and entertainment area that can help entice visitors to stay later in the core urban.

“It’s one of the most important corners of downtown,” Hionides said Sept. 19.

The Downtown Investment Authority’s board approved a $145,784 incentive package on April 20 for a proposed bar and nightclub in vacant retail space in the building.

Steve Kelley, DIA director of real estate and downtown development, said Sept. 12 that authority staff were finalizing the execution of agreements with the property’s landlord and tenant.

Hardwicks Bar will be the first LGBTQIA+ bar to open in Jacksonville in 20 years, according to Hoal and Hionides.

Hionides said April 7 that he and Hoal were “automatically drawn to” the energy of the Mediterranean Revival-style architecture of the building, which Duval County property records show was developed in 1926.

It previously housed the Burro Bar and the London Bridge Pub.

Hionides and Hoal said the main bar was up front and a smaller bar in the back was where Chomp Chomp operated.

The repayable loan and grant package will help fund the installation of new ceilings, flooring and bathrooms, walls, millwork, HVAC and equipment for business operations in the 3,479 square foot space .

Incentives include:

• A combined Food and Beverage and Retail Improvement Program forgivable loan not to exceed $100,000.

• A sidewalk improvement grant not exceeding $15,000.

• A frontage grant not exceeding $30,784

Total funding is $145,784

The package uses funding through Northbank Town Center ARC and no City Council approval is required.

The DIA condition sheet lists total estimated rehabilitation costs at $596,156.

DIA and state records show that Shoppes of Lakeside Inc., the company that owns the building, is run by Chris Hionides, father of Elias Hionides.

Elias Hionides is also vice president of the Jacksonville-based property management company Petra, which is owned by Chris Hionides.

The bar business is owned by Hoal, Elias Hionides and Richard Trendel through Downtown Bar Concept LLC, according to state records.

On April 13, DIA CEO Lori Boyer told board members that the city agency hoped to resolve any naming disputes that arise between Hardwicks Bar and Atlanta-based developer Carter. Street.

“It’s a bar compared to an apartment building and we’ll be open for several years before it’s nearly finished,” Hionides said.

He doesn’t expect confusion.

The projects reference Jacksonville architect Taylor Hardwick, who designed the Haydon Burns Library, now the Jessie Ball duPont Center on Ocean Street, across from Hardwicks Bar.

Planned upgrades to 100 E. Adams St. include accordion-style windows to let patrons feel alfresco inside Hardwicks Bar, and sweeping views of duPont Center’s mid-century modern architecture .

Tables and chairs will line the sidewalk on Adams Street and plants will be added to the side of the building along Ocean Street.

Hionides and Hoal intend to add fresh paint and new lighting to the exterior and restore the windows to their original height along Ocean Street.

The DIA term sheet states that the minimum hours of operation would be 4 p.m. to midnight Monday through Saturday and noon to midnight Sunday.

Hionides and Hoal also hope to eventually expand Hardwicks Bar into more of the building.

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