Muskegon restaurateur says new Alaskan cuisine eatery will ride out turbulent economy
A Muskegon restaurant owner says his new Alaska-inspired eatery will weather the current economic downturn and come out on top.
A Muskegon restaurant owner says his new Alaska-inspired eatery will weather the current economic downturn and come out on top. Citing reduced real estate prices as an advantage, the longtime restaurateur anticipates opening more restaurants along the lakeshore.
According to excerpts from the story:
The owners of Muskegon’s newest restaurant in Fruitport Township say they are not intimidated by the turbulent economy and they’re ready to take guests on a trip to the Great White North. No, not the U.P. Think extreme Northern Exposure. Alaskan Broiler has been open more than two months with a menu that includes steak, burgers, chicken, barbecue ribs, pasta and, you guessed it — Alaskan King Crab.
Manager Lori Bates said the Alaskan-inspired menu also includes wild game, like elk and bison. The interior has a rustic decor with murals of wildlife throughout. The restaurant is leasing the space previously occupied by Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Cue . Bates said the restaurant, which is open for lunch and dinner, has a liquor license but its owners decided to keep the entire restaurant — and the bar — smoke-free.
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