Written by Ken Galloway Ken has been a hospitality executive and professional chef in the Twin Cities for many years and has been a long-time supporter of the local hospitality scene. ReGrow White Bear We want to stay open for you. Have you supported your favorite restaurant this week? As many businesses re-open following efforts to slow the COVID-19 pandemic, they need the community's support now more than ever to survive. Join the effort to ReGrow White Bear as we cultivate growth, community and awareness to create a vibrant, bright and thriving White Bear Lake area. Thank you to EDC for forming the ReGrow committee ReGrow-WBL.com ReGrow Dining White Bear Lake John and Deb McGuire worked their way through college in the restaurant business and after many years in the corporate world and a move to WBL, they found themselves missing the bars and grills of their old St. Paul neighborhood. They started thinking there were people in town who would like a neighborhood place to get a beverage and bite to eat. In Thanksgiving week 1988 their dream became reality and "The Square" opened with just 45 seats inside and 20 outside. John laughed as he remembers barley having money to purchase those inexpensive director's chairs from Pier I. There was crochet and bocce as well. did their first expansion into what is known as the "South Room". Originally it was to be an outdoor bar, but regulations caused them to simply enclose that space and develop the popular current outdoor patio. In 2007 they expanded again, this time doubling the size of the kitchen to accommodate their growing customer base and adding the "East Room". The McGuire's have long been enthusiastic supporters of the community, consistently contributing to charitable causes and events, The community has reciprocated as well. They're humbled by the outpouring of support they've received during the COVID crisis. Their Take-Out program was already well developed, and they hope that will supplement their Dine- in business this winter. They're running daily themed specials monthly. Fans can view their entire menu at washingtonsquareonline.net White Bear natives will remember the Conoco-Phillips station on the corner of 4th St. & Hwy. 61. Brian Farrell and partners purchased the property and built the beautiful Manitou Station restaurant in 2009. Today the name has changed to Manitou Grill & Event Center, and Farrell For years, the Pub has been a top spot for live music in the area. After a hiatus, Carter and Farrell had put together an awesome lineup for 2020, only to be put on hold due to COVID. They hope to start back up again when it is safe again. Carter feels the Grill is well suited to is the sole proprietor, but the beautiful space remains. The spacious restaurant with intricate woodwork was modeled after seat more patrons, and technology which the traditional pubs of Ireland. The theme and menus have changed over developed an excellent Take-Out system at the years, "but the restaurant has gone back to their roots", says GM Carter, a native of WBL, spent two decades in LA in the hospitality trade before moving his family back to White Bear Lake to be in business and part of this great for the high quality of life here. Chef Jason community". Gunderson and team have brought back many of the Irish dishes that Manitou has become known for: Shepard's Pie, Fish & Chips, & their Signature Scotch Eggs. They have a classic style Lobster Roll that Carter says is a fan favorite. Bar Manager Laura Zender keeps the beverage program fresh with 16 beers on tap and a craft cocktail menu that is always changing. withstand the challenges of COVID due to their large space, where they can safely enables contactless payment. They've also manitougrill.com s Carter. ID has been challenging, but things are improving and, according to Carter, "we're all happy and grateful Their goal was a gathering spot where community members could gather and rub elbows, whether in suits or faded jeans. The focus was not to turn tables rapidly, but rather a comfortable gathering place where patrons could congregate in a casual, fun environment. They also led the way helping establish a vibrant live music scene in WBL and specialized in small and unique breweries before the craft beer trend took hold. Many nationally known musicians have performed there over the years. Their concept was a success and by 2002 they washington sqüare MANITOU GRILL SEVENT CENTER bar & grill Washington Square Bar & Grill washingtonsquareonline.net I (651) 407-7162 4736 Washington Ave, White Bear Lake Manitou Grill & Event Center manitougrill.com 1 (651) 426-2300 2171 4th St, White Bear Lake Written by Ken Galloway Ken has been a hospitality executive and professional chef in the Twin Cities for many years and has been a long-time supporter of the local hospitality scene. ReGrow White Bear We want to stay open for you. Have you supported your favorite restaurant this week? As many businesses re-open following efforts to slow the COVID-19 pandemic, they need the community's support now more than ever to survive. Join the effort to ReGrow White Bear as we cultivate growth, community and awareness to create a vibrant, bright and thriving White Bear Lake area. Thank you to EDC for forming the ReGrow committee ReGrow-WBL.com ReGrow Dining White Bear Lake John and Deb McGuire worked their way through college in the restaurant business and after many years in the corporate world and a move to WBL, they found themselves missing the bars and grills of their old St. Paul neighborhood. They started thinking there were people in town who would like a neighborhood place to get a beverage and bite to eat. In Thanksgiving week 1988 their dream became reality and "The Square" opened with just 45 seats inside and 20 outside. John laughed as he remembers barley having money to purchase those inexpensive director's chairs from Pier I. There was crochet and bocce as well. did their first expansion into what is known as the "South Room". Originally it was to be an outdoor bar, but regulations caused them to simply enclose that space and develop the popular current outdoor patio. In 2007 they expanded again, this time doubling the size of the kitchen to accommodate their growing customer base and adding the "East Room". The McGuire's have long been enthusiastic supporters of the community, consistently contributing to charitable causes and events, The community has reciprocated as well. They're humbled by the outpouring of support they've received during the COVID crisis. Their Take-Out program was already well developed, and they hope that will supplement their Dine- in business this winter. They're running daily themed specials monthly. Fans can view their entire menu at washingtonsquareonline.net White Bear natives will remember the Conoco-Phillips station on the corner of 4th St. & Hwy. 61. Brian Farrell and partners purchased the property and built the beautiful Manitou Station restaurant in 2009. Today the name has changed to Manitou Grill & Event Center, and Farrell For years, the Pub has been a top spot for live music in the area. After a hiatus, Carter and Farrell had put together an awesome lineup for 2020, only to be put on hold due to COVID. They hope to start back up again when it is safe again. Carter feels the Grill is well suited to is the sole proprietor, but the beautiful space remains. The spacious restaurant with intricate woodwork was modeled after seat more patrons, and technology which the traditional pubs of Ireland. The theme and menus have changed over developed an excellent Take-Out system at the years, "but the restaurant has gone back to their roots", says GM Carter, a native of WBL, spent two decades in LA in the hospitality trade before moving his family back to White Bear Lake to be in business and part of this great for the high quality of life here. Chef Jason community". Gunderson and team have brought back many of the Irish dishes that Manitou has become known for: Shepard's Pie, Fish & Chips, & their Signature Scotch Eggs. They have a classic style Lobster Roll that Carter says is a fan favorite. Bar Manager Laura Zender keeps the beverage program fresh with 16 beers on tap and a craft cocktail menu that is always changing. withstand the challenges of COVID due to their large space, where they can safely enables contactless payment. They've also manitougrill.com s Carter. ID has been challenging, but things are improving and, according to Carter, "we're all happy and grateful Their goal was a gathering spot where community members could gather and rub elbows, whether in suits or faded jeans. The focus was not to turn tables rapidly, but rather a comfortable gathering place where patrons could congregate in a casual, fun environment. They also led the way helping establish a vibrant live music scene in WBL and specialized in small and unique breweries before the craft beer trend took hold. Many nationally known musicians have performed there over the years. Their concept was a success and by 2002 they washington sqüare MANITOU GRILL SEVENT CENTER bar & grill Washington Square Bar & Grill washingtonsquareonline.net I (651) 407-7162 4736 Washington Ave, White Bear Lake Manitou Grill & Event Center manitougrill.com 1 (651) 426-2300 2171 4th St, White Bear Lake