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This is the bourbon room that is part of the Downtown Social restaurant on Glen Street in Glens Falls. The room was opened within the establishment in May.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Susan E. Campbell<\/p>\n

Craig Merrell is on a mission to make a contribution to the revitalization and economic growth of downtown Glens Falls.<\/p>\n

He now has two eateries with \u201cdowntown\u201d in their names. Downtown City Tavern at 21 Elm St. opened in 2013. His newest venture, Downtown Social, located at 190 Glen St., opened the doors to its bourbon room in early May, its main restaurant the first of June, and its deli in early July.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Merrell said he was looking to fill a gap among downtown restaurants with an establishment that offers deli take-out food and fine casual dining at the same time, along with live entertainment.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI didn\u2019t come across any other place that did this,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The space at 190 Glen St. became available\u00a0 <\/span>and with 7,000 square feet, it had the room to accommodate many different offerings within one venue. But Merrell said the project wasn\u2019t fully visualized until he leased the space\u00a0 <\/span>last December and started renovations in January.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou could not have shoe-horned this concept into a space,\u201d he said. \u201cWe got the space and then evolved the concept. This building has great bones.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said he is utilizing the space in such a way that it is open from the grab-and-go breakfast crowd to late-night diners cashing in on \u201csimple, yet elevated\u201d food along with entertainment.<\/p>\n

Moreover, the two businesses, Downtown City Tavern and Downtown Social, are so close to one another that Merrell expects to enjoy certain economies of scale.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Entering Downtown Social, \u201cit\u2019s a wow when you walk in but it\u2019s not intimidating,\u201d said Merrell. \u201cYou don\u2019t think to yourself that you can\u2019t afford this food.\u201d Rather, Downtown Social is \u201capproachable for everybody.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bonacquisti Brothers Construction was hired as general contractor for the extensive renovations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

One highlight of the space is the bourbon room, a separate room with a circa 1900 bar.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe bourbon room is so-named as an esthetic term rather than to reflect what we serve,\u201d Merrell said. \u201cThe design is masculine and reminiscent of 1920s or 1930s decor.\u201d<\/p>\n

There is also a wine bar that features higher-end labels \u201cbecause we are wine-centric here,\u201d he said. The restaurant area is elevated and looks over the wine bar.<\/p>\n

The deli inside the restaurant helps Merrell realize his goal of catering to more kinds of people throughout the day and evening.<\/p>\n

The deli is open for breakfast, lunch sandwiches, and lighter dinner fare. It has a counter and a few pub tables. But if the restaurant is not open yet, patrons are welcome to take a seat at those tables as well. Merrell hopes that this flexibility, coupled with its premium location, keeps traffic flowing at Downtown Social.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am very happy to add to the downtown area with the brand I am creating,\u201c said Merrill.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Downtown Social is open Wednesday through Saturday, 5 p.m. to close, and is closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. The phone number is (518) 480-4600. Its website is www.downtownsocialgf.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Susan E. Campbell Craig Merrell is on a mission to make a contribution to the revitalization and economic growth of downtown Glens Falls. He now has two eateries with \u201cdowntown\u201d in their names. Downtown City Tavern at 21 Elm St. opened in 2013. 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