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MARLOW’S TAVERN HIRES RICK BLUMBERG
TO OVERSEE ADULT BEVERAGE MENU
TO OVERSEE ADULT BEVERAGE MENU
Neighborhood Tavern Welcomes Fine Dining Veteran to Management Team
ATLANTA (August
4, 2016) – Rick Blumberg has been named manager of adult
beverage, research and development, and purchasing for Marlow’s
Tavern. Previously the beverage director
for Bacchanalia Restaurant Group, which includes such celebrated Atlanta
restaurants as Bacchanalia, Floataway Café and Dub’s Fish Camp, Blumberg has 23
years of restaurant management and beverage experience to aid him in the many
aspects of his new role.
“Rick brings a unique perspective,
which will help elevate our guest experience providing them with a unique beverage
and dining experience, but in the approachable Marlow’s style in their local,
neighborhood tavern.” says Marlow’s Tavern executive chef,
CEO and co-founder John C. Metz. “His fine dining background has given him a
progressive approach to cuisine, cocktails and service, while his warmth and
welcoming personality make him a perfect match for our local community-driven
tavern.”
As the driving force behind the beverage operations at
Marlow’s, Blumberg manages the beverage purchasing for the restaurants, in
addition to new cocktail and beverage development for every season, and creating
new beer, wine and cocktail menus. He supports training and bartender
development of those new products and menu items for each menu rollout, and it
is the most rewarding part of his job. “Gathering together all the beverage
managers, chefs and servers to taste what we’ve created is really inspiring,”
he says.
Marlow’s guests
can expect new, unique and exciting “soon-to-be-classic” cocktails as well as
current beer and wine selections under Blumberg’s direction. Although the core list of beverage offerings is
predominantly consistent, each tavern maintains individuality with tap beer and
liquor selections. “I’ll be adding in more unique spirits,” says Blumberg. “Guests
will see a lot of classic mixology with a twist.”
Blumberg shares
Metz’s devotion to high-quality food, beverages and service. “John’s true
passion for hospitality is what connected us and drew me to this role. Every
time I hear people talk about Marlow’s they are saying how much they love the drinking
and dining experience there. John’s drive and desire for excellence is the
reason.”
An
accomplished industry veteran whose career in management began in college at Pennsylvania State
University’s upscale dining concept, Blumberg has an impressive résumé that also includes management
positions at The Optimist, King + Duke, Woodfire Grill, Abattoir, Restaurant
Eugene, Holeman and Finch Public House, Emeril’s and Morton’s The Steakhouse in
Atlanta. Additionally, he has an extensive knowledge of wine, having completed the first two levels of certification from the
Court of Master Sommeliers.
As Blumberg
makes the transition from his previous fine dining roles to an upscale casual
atmosphere, he looks forward to spending more time with guests and diners in a
more relaxed sense. The endless opportunities for education are what excite him
most about working with Marlow’s.
“The more I
teach my team and my guests, the more I learn,” he says. “One of the most
enjoyable parts of my new job is influencing so many people. Just one placement
of a new beer can impact thousands of people in a season.”
About Marlow’s Tavern
Marlow’s
Tavern was established in November of 2004 with the opening of its first
location in Alpharetta, Ga., and has continued to grow over the years, adding
several Atlanta-area restaurants, three locations in Orlando, Fla. and one in
Tampa. In 2013, Nation’s Restaurant News named Marlow’s Tavern one of its “NRN
50 Breakout Brands” for the year. The neighborhood restaurant concept is open
for lunch and dinner daily, offering guests classic American tavern fare with
an upscale twist. For more information and location addresses, visit marlowstavern.com.
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