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...
The team at The Bullpen has been through a lot together. Born and raised in Glens Falls, David Krogmann, Scott Endieveri, Pam Bricoccoli, Jason Krogmann, and Paulie Bricoccoli have been friends, family and business partners for decades, with The Bullpen operating at 216 Glen St. for nearly 25 years. “I think people root for...
When Jon Greenwood speaks passionately of his restaurant, it’s easy to forget about the global pandemic momentarily. Then again, his friendly staff surrounds him, face masks intact as they carefully disinfect tables before a fully booked weekday night. Jon is owner and executive chef of Massie’s, an Italian American restaurant in South Glens Falls....
For Craig Merrell, owner of Downtown Hospitality Group, 2020 has been a year of opportunity. Craig owns Downtown Social, located at 190 Glen St. in Glens Falls. The “multi-concept restaurant” opened its doors in 2018, branded as a perfect blend of restaurant, wine bar, deli, and bourbon room. The space was previously 190 Grille,...
It was 2011. John Weber and his wife, Jennifer, were living in Virginia when he half-jokingly completed an online questionnaire to determine his “dream career.” The quiz promised to connect John with a career coach to review the results. John was surprised when the coach indeed called, sharing that John’s answers matched him with...
Since 1996, brothers Rick and John Davidson have owned Davidson Brothers Brewing Company and Restaurant, a centerpiece of downtown Glens Falls. Housed in a 150 year old building at 184 Glen Street, their neighborhood, and the Exchange Street plaza, has certainly come a long way since the brewpub opened its doors nearly 25 years...