After brunch on Oct. 11, Nighthawks will close and get a light makeover. (And hopefully straighten that painting at the end of the bar that’s been slightly off kilter for at least three years.)
Expected to reopen in November, there will be a revamped food and cocktail program with more local beers on tap.
LynLake Brewery’s popular rooftop patio in 2015. (Courtney Perry/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
After 11 years of beers and rooftop views, LynLake Brewery (2934 Lyndale Av. S.) closed Oct. 5. The brewpub in the converted theater thanked fans for years of support in a statement, explaining the decision by writing in part, “Too many headwinds stacked up over the years. We weathered roadwork before, had plans for what was coming, and put everything we had into keeping this place going. In the end, the climb just got too steep.”
But, wait. The brewery recently posted that there’s still beer and food left, so they’ll have limited hours Oct. 10-12. And, after being “floored” by the community response to the closing, the brewery also announced, via social media and its website, a last-ditch effort to stay open. An equity crowdfunding campaign was resurfaced, giving those who loved LynLake Brewery a chance to own a piece of it. So, stay tuned.
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