Since Mean Max Brew Works opened its doors in 2014, owners Matt Barry and Dave Walls have drawn in patrons with a large, comfortable space, along with a vast, creative menu of distinctive (and delicious) craft beers. Nearly a decade ago, the brothers-in-law began home testing their recipes, combining unique ingredients with traditional brewing...
Midweek in the afternoon, people peek through the window of Raul’s Mexican Grill on Glen Street in Glens Falls. Their faces are hopeful, as they confirm the site is open before wandering in for fresh Mexican cuisine and, most likely, a margarita. “We have a loyal following,” said JK Camp, Raul’s fairly new general...
This past New Year’s Eve, David Spory and partner, Carrie Bronzene, celebrated their first day as owners of local pub, The Grateful Den. A Glens Falls native, David had grown up within two blocks of the bar and restaurant, and was a frequent patron. He worked as a safety manager in construction projects, but...
In March 2020, small business owners everywhere wondered how to save their livelihoods. In the small village of Fort Edward, three entrepreneurial efforts did not just carry on amidst worldwide pandemic panic, but they in fact thrived. Located on Broadway, the main street of the community, owners of neighboring Underwood Park CrossFit, Slickfin Brewing...
Eight years ago, Downtown City Tavern founder, Craig Merrell, set out to open a restaurant both “simple and sophisticated.” Craig essentially wished to create a downtown eatery where he would want to hang out– a place with excellent chicken wings, burgers, wood-fired pizza, and a great selection of craft beer and cocktails. “I loved...