RULES: We will select up to 5 winners on by 11:00 pm. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory / Troy.“We’re excited that there’s excitement for us,” Young said. They’ve also had a positive reception attending local events, like the DDA’s Flower and Art Fair in May. Young said people have already stopped by during renovations and told him how excited they were for Fork n’ Pint to join the Lake Orion community. I’m really excited that Fork n’ Pint is coming here.” “I think Fork n’ Pint’s management style is refreshing I’m impressed with how long their employees stay with the company and I think it bodes well for the Lake Orion community,” LaLone said. When 51 North closed at the end of 2016, the DDA began searching for a new restaurant to fill the void. Brewery as an incubator property, with the hopes that the owners would eventually purchase the property outright. The DDA tore down the Quonset hut on the west corner of the property and turned it into a public parking lot, and later leased the space to 51 N. In 2007, the DDA purchased the building to get more public parking. “They’ve been doing their part to be part of this community ever since they expressed interest in buying the building.” “We started the process of recruiting a restaurant a year ago, and we were most impressed with Fork n’ Pint’s presentation to us,” LaLone said. The purchase and renovations mark a significant investment in the Lake Orion community said DDA Executive Director Molly LaLone. People want to sit outside and enjoy their meal. “You have this great space right in the downtown, right on one of the main streets. “It’s really one of the things that drew us to the area,” Young said. Young said the eatery will have a new outdoor patio for patrons to enjoy. Our general manager, Mark Smith, has been a longtime Lake Orion resident,” Young said.
There’s a lot of family-run businesses in Lake Orion. We really enjoy the commitment to family (businesses) and not seeing the corporations.
“We loved the small-town community feeling and that there were a lot of events in the area. Young said Lake Orion had many of the features and feel that they were looking for when deciding to open another restaurant. “There may be some from other areas that we think are great and wanted to have on tap.” “We try to feature as many Michigan beers as possible,” Young said.
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“The number one item that just blows people away is our Brussel sprouts,” Young said.įork n’ Pint has a full Class C liquor license and the bar will have 18 craft beers from which to choose, and a full liquor and wine selection.
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Some of the eateries popular meals include the 10-ounce Angus burger, a Mac and Cheese Burger, Walleye and malted chips and artisan pizzas. We take comfort food and put a twist to it.” Young described the menu as “American Eclectic,” Young said. “In the meantime, they can visit our other store and put in an application and talk to people,” Young said.įork n’ Pint also will have a banquet area that residents can reserve for large groups and parties. Some of the positions already have been filled with current staff, but others interested in applying can attend a job fair at the restaurant in mid-August. Young said the restaurant also will create 30-40 jobs for the area, with a mix of full and part-time positions available. With the addition of the Lake Orion Fork n’ Pint, the Young’s plan to bring their “American Eclectic” menu and craft beer selections to the downtown district. The brothers also own the first Fork n’ Pint restaurant on Cass Elizabeth Road and the Irish Tavern, both in Waterford. Everything else is being completely redone with a whole new feel to it,” said Doug Young, who hopes to open by the end of September.
Owners Doug and Burge Young purchased the property from the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority, officially closing this month after the restaurant’s liquor license received final approval from the state.Īnd the brothers didn’t waste time getting started, beginning renovations July 14 – the day after they got the approval. finally has new owners, and the Lake Orion community seems to fully support Fork n’ Pint restaurant joining the downtown.