Quay Bar and Grill Open

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Sunday, 19 August 2012 18:07

By caribarena news

Antigua St. John’s - With an investment of EC $1.3 million in a struggling economic climate, owners of the newly opened Quay Bar and Grill are hoping that not only would they realise that investment but that they would actually add to the nation’s tourism product and make a profit.

Located some 50 feet from the cruise ship terminal in St. John’s, the Quay Bar and Grill occupies the location that once housed the Commissioner’s Grill.
 

But if what Marketing Manager Scott Brodie says is accurate, the 13-man staff complement intends to not only deliver a product second to none to tourists, but also deliver at a standard that would keep them coming back.
 
Owner and Manager Andre Hull explained that the $1.3M investment spreads across two separate endeavours in the same building, but declined to divulge the nature of the second business until an official launch takes place.
 
Hull owns the place with Minister of Health Wilmot Daniel. The two are said to be even partners.
 
In the meantime, however, the Quay Bar and Grill brings with it “the DC” as its head chief. DC is known for his ingenious contributions to the Tides Restaurant. He works in a completely new and modern kitchen with all local chefs.


 
“We can’t give up because of the economy. We are at an ideal spot in St. John’s and with creative marketing and good service we an have an impact,” Brodie said.
 
The Quay Bar and Grill has brought forward a notable collection of signature dishes from the Commissioner’s Grill but tweaked it slightly with creative plates of their own.
 
Brodie said the early opening of the Grill in the middle of the low season will serve to the benefit of two ends in that the local population would have the first hand in the dish with the second being something of a test run for the staff and dishes before the season picks up.
 
The restaurant will open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday each week and is said to boast a price range appealing to both local and international patrons.
 


“You can come and get a really good meal for an affordable price,” Brodie said.
 
The restaurant has been fully refurbished with all modern amenities from the entrance to the kitchen.
 
“We are fully functional. We are proud of what we have created here,” Brodie said.

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