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GLUTEN FREE ‘A’ Number One, Top Of NEW IN BIZ! The List – Be A Part Of It: Rockefeller Lounge From left Co-owners Ryan Croppo, Trevor Pare, Christian Pinard and Matt Hardy strike the quintessential bar pose just prior to ofcially opening the doors on May 1, 2014. Start spreadin’ the news, Windsor’s newest downtown bar, the Rockefeller Lounge (RockefellerLounge.com)is now open at 552 Ouellette Avenue. Te extensively renovated bar features a chic New York style and is owned by Christian Pinard, Trevor Pare, Matt Hardy and Ryan Croppo. When asked why they decided to open up in downtown Windsor, Pinard replies, “Myself, Trevor and Matt have worked at various bars in the downtown area (Sidebar, Voodoo, Bull N’ Barrel, Revival, Boom Boom Room, Level 3 and Te City Grill) and we felt that we had a good understanding of the market.” Te trio then hooked up with Croppo and Rockefeller came to life PREMIUM CASUAL DINING in the building previous housing Tabu Nightclub. Te menu at the lounge is a fusion of a Tapas and Gastro Pub style cuisine. The kitchen staf is ready for all hungry customers this summer and manned from left by: Anthony Smith, Line Cook; Andrew Mullen, Sous Chef; Stu Martin, Head Chef; James Stone, Preparation Cook and Gerald Handsor, Sous Chef. Photos by Rod Denis. “It is a very American Modern fusion, where we take the mundane and put our own signature twist on it, ” explains Pinard. “From feta stufed lamb meatballs, our Butchers Burger, Bang Bang Shrimp, Quinoa Duck, burger patties, various dipping sauces (including our in-house ketchup), hand-cut fries and daily soup specials – everything is made from scratch, fresh, and prepared in house. Our presentation rivals that of the fne dining world, yet at a third of the price, with our menu ranging anywhere from $4 to $12.” Rockefeller Lounge is open every day of the week from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. BIZ X MAGAZINE • JUNE 2014 31 31 BIZ X MAGAZINE • JUNE 2014 BizX2014June52.indd 31 2014-05-27 9:43 PM