Buildings and developments offering ‘city living’ are popping up everywhere downtown, but there just isn’t enough density to support the idea of city living or the business we need,” Rinaldo said. “Very few people lived downtown before, and now there is a push to elevate the number of downtown residents. It sets the tone for creation and inspiration through its well-rooted connections in the arts and hospitality sector, and it opens its doors for creative collaborations.īut the phones aren’t ringing as much as they should, and the intimate bar isn’t as packed to the brim on a nightly basis as one might expect. The Muse, named for the nine inspirational goddesses of literature, science and the arts in Greek mythology, is a vibrant realization of just that.
Giselle Rivera-Flores / For Worcester Sun Artists like Sharinna Travieso, Scott Boilard, Aaron White and John Vo, among many others, have graced us with their talent,” he said.
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“Plenty of artists have hung their work on our walls for free and we want to continue providing that outlet. “We want to embrace the talent and provide a unique experience for our visitors. We have unique beer and spirits, but we also host local artwork from artists in the Worcester community,” Rinaldo said. “Our Italian artisanal cheeses and meats are not seen in Worcester, and that is what we are going for. Home to what Rinaldo claims is one of the biggest back bars in the city - and the largest stock of Amaro, an Italian bitter liqueur - The Muse prides itself on its ability to offer something the city didn’t know it needed.įrom curated charcuterie boards to pickled vegetables and olives, The Muse gives a taste of Italian culture with a twist on the urban Renaissance. Flying Dreams brewery crafts its own story.
We tap into the craft beer markets in Connecticut and New Hampshire to keep the rotation fresh,” he said. “We work with a great selection of breweries from Flying Dreams to 3cross Brewery to Jack’s Abby. “We want to set a trend in craft beers like deadhorse hill and The Pint, and we try to maintain that through the constant changing of available beers. “We are trying to be a part of the group,” Rinaldo said. With more than 30 years of hospitality experience and a hearty helping of inspiration from other forward-thinking business owners like Alec Lopez, owner of Armsby Abbey and The Dive, Rinaldo saw Worcester for what it truly is: a blank canvas. Cultivating a brand based on the anticipated vibes of new visitors and returning friends with hip cocktails and craft beer, The Muse has added something flagrantly unique to the urban lifestyle trend in Worcester.Ĭoupled with its tight embrace of the city’s flourishing arts scene, The Muse quickly set itself apart from the typical Worcester bar. He says the restaurant is expected to open in the second quarter of 2016.Upon opening its doors two years ago, The Muse, 536 Main St., across the street from Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, intended to build upon the momentum of the city’s revitalization plans.Ĭoming to Federal Square during the much-ballyhooed “downtown renaissance,” The Muse owners John Rinaldo and Matt Kingman set forth to be a part of the bigger picture. The neighborhood is a historic district bounded by Jefferson, Kerchevel, Parker, and Seyburn avenues. The West Village neighborhood is known for its trendy restaurants and shops, such as Craft Work, Sister Pie, and Parker Street Market. He says the building, which has been vacant for more than 25 years, will undergo a complete renovation. Reyner says Geiger Eat Shop is named after the restaurant his grandparents operated in the 1930s. "The space itself is designed to feel sophisticated, yet comfortable and approachable." "We strive to use as many local ingredients and Michigan-made products," Reyner says. Reyner says the 75-seat restaurant will feature locally sourced ingredients and use sustainable practices. The 3,000 square foot restaurant, to be located at 8044 Kercheval Ave., will have an open-kitchen, an outdoor patio area, and a private-dining area.
"My goal is for Geiger Eat Shop to be an anchor in the community that attracts additional business and traffic to the area," says Cafe Muse’s Greg Reyner. The owner and chef of Café Muse in Royal Oak has plans to open Geiger Eat Shop, a restaurant and bar with an open-kitchen that features locally-sourced ingredients, in Detroit's West Village neighborhood.
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