Beer Beer Beer

Posted by the Kenmore Crow | Filed under Business

The juxtaposition of these two articles amused me.

McMenamins coming to Bothell? City Council discussing it today

Not too long ago, McMenamins was interested in developing a hotel, pub and entertainment facility at the old seminary building at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore. The neighborhood freaked out. Opponents feared that the renovated seminary would promote underage drinking and fill the streets with inebriated motorists. Hurray for the neighborhood, they successfully chased McMenamins away.

Meanwhile, this weekend… Washington Brewers Festival is 3 days of suds in Kenmore

Get a peek at the new local beers rolling out this summer at the three-day Washington Brewers Festival in Kenmore, starting Friday.

Live music, contests and games and a children’s play area that includes a root-beer tent will be set up.

And where will this festival be taking place? St. Edward State Park, of course.

Mr. Lupori discusses Kenmore’s rejection of McMenamins in a pair of posts here:

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Permalink | June 18th, 2010

3 Responses to “Beer Beer Beer”

  1. John Reiher Says:
    June 18th, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    And the Washington Beer Blog is blogging live from the festival as I type!

    http://www.washingtonbeerblog.com/live-from-the-washington-brewers-festival/

    I’ll be there Saturday. I wonder if some crows will put in an appearance? :-)

  2. William (Bill) Leak Says:
    June 20th, 2010 at 2:13 PM

    Yes Crow, there is a certain irony here.

    I’ve read and heard more newsprint spin during and after the McM/Park process than most, other than those involved.

    I think the “McM-con” group was just more vocal than a “McM-pro” public that is generally apathetic and hard to mobilze.

    Cheers!

    OMO (one man’s opinion)

  3. Glenn Englund Says:
    September 5th, 2010 at 2:50 PM

    Hi Crow!

    Why I totally agree with you! McMenamins would have been the best thing to happen to the City of Kenmore and St. Edward Park that is now at potentially at risk of being closed. The pool and the old building is in dire need of restoration and this all would have been accomplished not to mention the jobs this would have provided the Kenmore Community. This property would have been leased and not purchased and the State and the City would have a wonderful place for all to enjoy.

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