Hey Bartender

By VIRGINIA STILL

The nightlife is alive and well in the 209 and the Ave on the Mile has the drinks and the entertainment owing from Tuesday to Sunday in Stockton. e team at the Ave on the Mile, Owner Kevin Hernandez, General Manager and Chef Jason Laurenti and Lead Bartender and Event Planner Janelle Laurenti continue to bring the classy big city fun vibes to midtown Stockton, as they have for the past 12 years. ey are all locals from the 209 and wanted to bring midtown Stockton something really special so Ave on the Mile was born. e swanky lounge is located in the center of the city on Paci c Avenue, also known as the Miracle Mile, which is what inspired the name, Ave on the Mile.

Although they have been friends for many years and Jason and Janelle are siblings, they all consider each other family and are passionate about the Ave.

They offer dinner, brunch, entertainment, and host special events like wedding receptions, birthday parties, and baby showers.

“We have been blessed with the community to have a lot of special events,” added Hernandez. “I think that has been one of the things that we have thrived in. We do really well and people come in and say this is a great space.” e full bar o ers a variety of beers, wines, cocktails, and specialty drinks to a wide demographic with an age range from 21 to 91. ey have dra beer that they rotate out depending on the season that are from local breweries in the area. ey have Happy Hour every Wednesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and din-

We have been blessed with the community to have a lot of special events. I think that has been one of the things that we have thrived in. We do really well and people come in and say this is a great space.