Monday, February 9, 2009
Restaurants First pint at Leon's raises more than a toast
Posted by Jeff Holland on Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Fans of the Brick Store Pub were so excited about the opening of the owners' latest venture, Leon's Full Service, that there was some tussling over who would get the honorary first pint. Local resident and Decatur Book Festival founder Daren Wong suggested that the prize be auctioned to benefit the workers of Trackside Tavern and 5th Earl Market, who were put out of their jobs by a recent fire there. Excitement quickly built around the Ebay auction and when the smoke cleared (so to speak), the historic first drink had sold for a whopping $2,650 to an anonymous bidder from Oakhurst. In addition to the luscious libation, the winner will also be immortalized in a picture on the wall at Leon's and in the name of a special drink.
Leon's opens to the public tonight after a two-night soft opening for friends and family over the weekend. The bar features over a dozen taps, a short-list of specialty cocktails made from fresh juices and infusions, and a beautiful cooler over the backbar kept at cellar temperature and stocked with Belgian specialty beers and American crafts. The menu is inspired by Belgian bistro fare, including pub fries served with a selection of dipping sauces, mussels steamed in witbier, and artisanal meats and cheeses.
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