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FOOD FOR THOUGHT THIS ISSUE FEATURES…
The Bourbon Tap & Grill Tecumseh Inc. 12049 Tecumseh Rd E., Unit 2, Tecumseh By David Clark
Photos courtesy of George Marar
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ith proof of concept secured from a successful Ottawa Street location, the new satellite operation of The Bourbon Tap & Grill is now up and running in the heart of Tecumseh. This new hot spot, known as The Bourbon Tap & Grill Tecumseh Inc., opened on March 31, 2022 and features the same great food as the Ottawa Street business and a built-in Ultra Pub with plenty of beer, wine and spirits available. The forerunner to all of this — the 1199 Ottawa Street establishment — opened October 1, 2014, where the Bourbon journey began, offering wood-fired oven pizzas, chicken wings, a variety of drinks, entertainment and everything you could ever want in a classic pub. Eight years later, an east end location enters the local hospitality scene. “Opening up in Tecumseh was long awaited with the pandemic and everything happening in the world, but we are so happy with the positive feedback that we have been receiving from everyone and the surrounding businesses,” says George Marar, Co-Owner/Operator of both outlets. “To be carrying on the legacy of a successful
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The sky’s the limit with the one-of-a-kind grand ceiling and wall to wall sports television that literally raises the bar over an amazing selection of cocktails.
business in this location for over 40 years is an honour” (a reference to being located on the same site as the Torino Plaza and Banquet Hall). In partnership with Marar is Joe Sperduti, Co-Owner, who has also been in the hospitality industry for 20 plus years.
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The granddaddy of them all — the Bourbon Burger — buns hold a lot of favourites packed inside, including the beef itself, bacon, cheddar, crispy onions and the famous Bourbon Sauce.
Like its Ottawa Street counterpart, The Bourbon Tap & Grill Tecumseh reveals a very rustic look. No detail was spared and the owners’ passion to create a classy and comfortable environment shines throughout the whole new building. According to Marar, “The Tecumseh bar has the second largest indoor TV in Southwestern Ontario, and a lounge area with couch seating is available and cocktail bar. A billiards room and a dance floor for your night out are also very inviting. You will come across a grand stage for entertainment, and a patio is in the works also, for Tecumseh.” Some of the fabulous eats to start with are the appetizers including in-house Mozza Sticks made with Galati Cheese; Nachos and Calamari. Regarding the wood-burning oven pizzas, a favourite choice includes a Bruschetta Pizza brushed with garlic butter, toasted then topped with a fresh mix, feta cheese and a balsamic drizzle. Another is the exotic Taco Pizza, loaded with a Béchamel base, taco beef, mixed cheeses, sautéed onion and topped with lettuce and a sour cream glaze.
