Last month, brothers and Sub Zero owners Derek and Lucas Gamlin announced their plans to expand the popular restaurant/vodka bar in the Central West End. As construction gets underway to transform the newly acquired space at 312 N. Euclid Ave., into a dining area and the center stage for a new-and-improved sushi bar, the Gamlins are also preparing to launch their newest concept: an infusion bar.
The infusion bar will occupy the space where the sushi bar currently sits near the restaurant’s entrance at 306 N. Euclid Ave. Derek Gamlin explained that this new bar will be the place to showcase his talented “bar chefs,” led by bar manager Dustin Parres. Patrons at the eight-seat bar will have front-row seats to see the bartenders prepare some two dozen infusions, hand squeeze fresh fruit for cocktails, prep Bloody Mary garnishes, make Champagne cocktails and, of course, discuss the art of mixing drinks. The infusion bar will also be the setting for vodka classes and tastings, previously held in the restaurant’s lower level.
Look for this interactive infusion bar to roll out at the same time that renovation of the newly acquired space is completed. Gamlin’s goal for that is September 1 but, as these things go, he noted that it could be as late as October 1.
This article appears in Jul 1-31, 2011.