Years of writing and work in the industry, and I feel like these "update" related posts are half of the blog. That's about to change! For the past month or so, I've been working on a new project, which is opening up the Grand Central bar at the new Wells Street Market. We're at the corner of Wacker and Wells in the Loop. Naturally, I'm in charge of the beer list, but also will be bartending here regularly when not running around selling and representing products in Chicagoland. Keep your eyes on the blog for more information, menus, menu highlights, and more. I'll probably try to post weekly to talk about a beer, wine, or cocktail we're serving, plus working with our partners to share their other events around town.
Some general details about our little 30 seat bar, in the center of one of the markets two main areas:
- a brasserie theme with a Chicago twist
- food items including a french ham sandwich, feta & olives, frites, seasonal veggies, flatbread, and drummettes PLUS a very delicious burger (50% short rib, 25% chuck, 25% brisket) with 2 patties, pickles, caramelized onions, cheddar, and a bacon bun
- 5 draft beers
- 16 bottles and cans of beer, more to come
- 2 ciders in cans
- 12 glass pours of wine; 3 white, 4 rose/sparkling, 5 red
- 6 house cocktails
- 2 of the house cocktails on glass, including our seasonal American
