Mattie’s on Main Opening Soon
Monday, January 20, 2014 at 4:00AM
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The owners of the Wilde Roast Café along with longtime friend Brian Gilligan will be opening a new concept bar/restaurant next to Wilde Roast Café, in the space formerly occupied by Kikugawa restaurant.
Mattie St. Clair’s House of Spirits on Main Street, or “Mattie’s on Main” for short, will be a modern-day saloon featuring a year-round patio and a stage for live music and entertainment. The bar is named after Mattie St. Clair, a well-known madam and brothel owner in the late 1800s, whose brothel was located near this site.
Renovation of the 5860 square foot space begins in January 2014 with an opening date of spring 2014. Noted restaurant design firm Smart Associates has been contracted to design a space that calls to mind the feel of an updated saloon.
“We want to create a place where it’s easy to enjoy the company of friends, and make new ones”, said co-owner Dean Schlaak. “The year-round patio will have great views of the Mississippi and downtown Minneapolis. Our aim is to serve as a comfortable neighborhood gathering space with quality food and entertainment. We’re excited to be working with Smart Associates to create a space that is warm, welcoming, and with just maybe a hint of naughtiness from the bar’s namesake.”
Mattie’s on Main will feature a full liquor bar, 16 local beers on tap, and signature craft cocktails. In addition, the bar will feature upscale pub food, unique appetizers, adult shakes, and signature desserts from the Wilde Roast Cafe Pastry Chef Jeff Christianson. The performance stage area of the restaurant will provide space for live music acts, local performers, and themed events.
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