DENTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Barley & Board, Denton’s first brewpub restaurant, today announced that it will celebrate its grand opening on August 12, 2015. Featuring ‘New American Cuisine’ in harmony with 36 beers on tap, this brewpub restaurant will highlight some of Texas’ finest breweries as well as in-house ales created by artisan brewers. Open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunches, Barley & Board sits in the heart of the historic Downtown Denton Square and is located in the Texas Building, once the site of the famous Lacy Hotel, Denton’s first hotel ever built in Denton County.
Barley & Board is the culmination of creativity, hard work and tenacity from a team whose driving force is centered on community, craft and collaboration. Key members of this team include restauranteur John ‘Sparky’ Pearson, Midlake singer/guitarist Eric Pulido, actor and producer Jason Lee, Chef Chad Kelley, entrepreneur Steve Watkins, financier Earl Herrington, Brewmaster Derrick Rima and Austin music venue legend Eric ‘Emo’ Hartman.
“Barley & Board has been developed to feature culinary and brewery artistry,” said John ‘Sparky’ Pearson, co-owner of Barley & Board. “Because of that, every member of our team is committed to creating a memorable experience for our patrons. This is Denton’s place as much as it is ours – everyone is welcomed!”
Located at 100 West Oak Street in Downtown Denton, Texas, Barley & Board is a full-service restaurant as well as the town’s first brewpub. The eclectic menu includes artisan-style appetizers, boards, salads, sandwiches and a rotating Chef’s Menu that showcases a variety of creative culinary creations, featuring steaks, fresh seafood, pastas and tasty appetizers – all of which are perfectly complemented with some of the nation’s best craft beers. A full bar with wine and specialty cocktails will also be available for those who prefer something other than beer.
“Denton has a creative energy and sense of community that is unmatched in my opinion,” said Chad Kelley, Executive Chef of Barley & Board. “I am thrilled to be a part of the growing artisan community here. Guests will not only savor our interpretation of New American Cuisine, but will also discover that Barley & Board reflects the vitality and artistic community of Denton.”
“The group that I'm working with, the space itself, the location, the town & its history, and what new life is being brought to that history with projects like Barley & Board, is something I'm very excited about,” added Jason Lee, co-owner of Barley & Board. “Denton feels reawakened. And I hope to continue being a part of what's to come for this amazing little town!”
Barley & Board will feature an expansive bar area with communal and intimate seating, open kitchen, large dining room with seating for 200 and a multi-tiered dining area that can accommodate groups of up to 25. All guests are welcomed for lunch and dinner daily at the following hours of operation: Monday – Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; Friday, 11:00 a.m. to midnight; Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to midnight; and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
“The driving force behind Barley & Board is our true love of the arts and people in this great city,” said Eric Pulido, co-owner of Barley & Board. “We feel the inspiration of Barley & Board is community driven, highlighting the finest craftsman in the culinary, brew and visual arts. Through that, we will always aim to lift up our artists and nurture an environment where people can come together and share in a truly outstanding dining experience.”
For reservations, call (940) 566-3900. For more information about the restaurant, visit the Barley & Board Facebook page or http://BarleyAndBoard.com/.
About Barley & Board
Barley & Board, Denton's first brewpub restaurant, features ‘New American Cuisine’ in harmony with 36 beers on tap and highlights Texas’ finest breweries as well as in-house brews and an assortment of craft cocktails and wines. Open for lunch and dinner, the establishment sits in the heart of the historic Downtown Denton Square and has captured some of the look and feel from the original Lacy Hotel by including elements of exposed brick, reclaimed wood, distressed leathers and industrial lighting
Barley & Board is the culmination of creativity, hard work and tenacity from a team whose driving force is centered on community, craft and collaboration. Key members of this team include John ‘Sparky’ Pearson, Eric Pulido, Jason Lee, Chef Chad Kelley and Eric ‘Emo’ Hartman.
Barley & Board History
Barley & Board resides in the Texas Building in the historic Downtown Denton Square. Originally built in 1858, the Texas Building was once known as the Lacy Hotel, a hotel and livery stable that not only provided lodging, but also meals; which, by reputation, were the best that could be obtained between Dallas, Fort Worth, Oklahoma and Arkansas borders. It's also where famed outlaw Sam Bass found employment as a livery stable boy before his train robbing days. The Lacy Hotel burned in 1884, and the May Building replaced it. That building burned in 1924, and the structure now known as the 'Texas Building' that you see today was built.
