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With Growlers and the Garage On the Way, Jason Evenchik Suddenly Has a Small Empire

Hey, remember Vesuvio?
Hey, remember Vesuvio?

Little Bar briefly followed in the footsteps of Vesuvio at Eighth and Fitzwater streets, but just as quickly as it came, it went without so much as a whimper. Now there’s word that Vintage and Time owner Jason Evenchik is working with Starr alum Jay Willard to give rise to Growlers at the busy Bella Vista intersection. The M.O. is a gastropub with a cozy living room vibe, according to Foobooz. They plan to up the number of taps, and get things off the ground by August. Meanwhile, the Garage, which we mentioned back in February, is still happening, but coming along at a very slow pace. [Foobooz]

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With Growlers and the Garage On the Way, Jason Evenchik Suddenly Has a Small