It69制片厂制作传媒檚 a good sign for a city69制片厂制作传媒檚 Chamber of Commerce staff when a few downtown business owners gather together and have positive things to say.
That69制片厂制作传媒檚 what came to pass earlier this year, when Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce Director of Downtown Development Natasha Morrison met with several out-of-town visitors from the National Main Street organization and invited downtown stakeholders to join. There were concerns and frustrations voiced, of course; however that69制片厂制作传媒檚 a story for another day.
This story is about comfort and joy.
When asked what they felt the postives were, the responses came easy from business owners.
69制片厂制作传媒淚 like that you can walk through there about every Friday and see some kind of activity at the Farmers Market. It69制片厂制作传媒檚 been a real effort and a sustained effort,69制片厂制作传媒 Randy DeBord (McFarland Pharmacy) said.
69制片厂制作传媒淭here69制片厂制作传媒檚 an event almost every Saturday, too,69制片厂制作传媒 Brandon Tomassoni (1907 Brewing Company) said, adding that his favorite was the Concert on the Green series.
69制片厂制作传媒淚 like the fact that there are more families coming downtown,69制片厂制作传媒 Chris Harville (East Tennessee Diamond) said. 69制片厂制作传媒淭here is a lot more traffic. I69制片厂制作传媒檝e been downtown since 1982. For many years, you could go outside of your store and look down the street and there was nobody. Now, when you look out, there are people walking around. I remember back in the 69制片厂制作传媒70s 69制片厂制作传媒 my dad worked over at Sterchi69制片厂制作传媒檚 and I was a food runner on Saturdays for all the salesmen. I69制片厂制作传媒檇 go downtown 69制片厂制作传媒 it was in the days before the mall 69制片厂制作传媒 and would have to dodge people. There would be hundreds of people walking down the street. It seems like the traffic is coming back.69制片厂制作传媒
Randy added that he has noticed that even late at night there are a lot of people using the overhead sidewalks as a walking area, to which Chris responded that the upper sidewalks make for great photos 69制片厂制作传媒 69制片厂制作传媒淎 lot of people are taking pictures. They come downtown for proms, formals, weddings. Some people get married downtown,69制片厂制作传媒 he said.
Rob Ingram (The LilyPad on Main, Qucin Computers, Toadily Studios) reported that quite a few weddings have been held at The Lily Pad, 69制片厂制作传媒渏ust because of the vibe of the downtown itself,69制片厂制作传媒 he said.
69制片厂制作传媒淚 really like the revitalization of businesses on the second floors, like 1907,69制片厂制作传媒 Erica Goode (East Tennessee Diamond) said, 69制片厂制作传媒渁nd the art gallery above Trinkets and Treasures. The fact that the businesses are investing there is really nice.69制片厂制作传媒
So back to the comfort and joy. And the vibe.
Between the Bricks is an unusual name for an eatery, yet it hits right.
The sandwich shop opened in early May, with a crowd on the first day and a steady customer base growing in the months since. Partner owners April Cowan and Zachary Langley have created a vibe, not just a space. The friendly, talkative staff are willing to discuss the sandwich options listed on the large menu board 69制片厂制作传媒 orders are taken at the counter 69制片厂制作传媒 and customers don69制片厂制作传媒檛 seem to mind waiting should the conversation meander a bit.
There is certainly plenty to look at while in line - points of interest are scattered about the narrow space which was an actual alley back in the day. There are clues that lead you to the historical conclusion that this was once an open-air space between the neighboring buildings 69制片厂制作传媒 such as the faint outline of a staircase on the east-facing brick wall near the front door that once lead to a social club on the second floor of the neighboring building. The sign announcing the establishment (Royal Pressing Club) is visible, having been unearthed and restored several years ago by building owner Rob Ingram, along with a second sign on the opposite wall.
69制片厂制作传媒淒owntown Morristown is thrilled to welcome 69制片厂制作传媒楤etween The Bricks69制片厂制作传媒!69制片厂制作传媒 Natasha said. 69制片厂制作传媒淎pril and her team have created a such a unique atmosphere - offering the perfect spot to unwind and indulge in their quality and one-of-a-kind sandwiches, unique drink options, and most recently homemade desserts and soups.69制片厂制作传媒
Once you are seated after ordering 69制片厂制作传媒 either at a table for dining, or maybe on the footed sofa near the door, if you69制片厂制作传媒檙e ordering takeout 69制片厂制作传媒 there69制片厂制作传媒檚 more time to take in the vibe: an intriguing tin ceiling, tasteful metal reliefs on the east wall and surrounding the prep area, framed artwork on the west wall, glass collectibles arranged with healthy plants of varying sizes (someone has a green thumb) along the prep wall and unique light fixtures that all meld together to create a warm, inviting space.
That warmth really sparks the appetite 69制片厂制作传媒 as well as the aromas coming from the panini machine. Oh, and there69制片厂制作传媒檚 specialty coffees, chai teas and signature drinks, like caramel apple cider. And in deference to the Mason-Dixon line, unsweetened tea can be ordered. Did I mention the potato salad? (There69制片厂制作传媒檚 pasta salad, too.) And those soups that Natasha mentioned are announced daily.
There69制片厂制作传媒檚 a turkey panini, the Gerky Turkey, that hearkens back to a former downtown Morristown coffee house and eatery the Java Garden (now Posh Medical Spa). Patrons of that establishment will recognize April 69制片厂制作传媒 she played an important role in its success until its closing. Also bringing back memories is the Portabello panini: the large mushrooms are cooked with a balsamic glaze, topped with roasted red peppers, onions, pesto, provolone cheese, feta, tomatoes and fresh spinach.
The desserts. Well. Staff will make something original, unique and mouth-watering from scratch and then hold it up on a fancy cake stand for a social media photo that just, well, makes a person sigh: 69制片厂制作传媒淪piced Pumpkin Cake,69制片厂制作传媒 69制片厂制作传媒淏ride of Frankenstein69制片厂制作传媒 cupcakes (chocolate expresso with chocolate ganache filling), 69制片厂制作传媒淭iramisu69制片厂制作传媒 and 69制片厂制作传媒淐hocolate Espresso69制片厂制作传媒 bundt cakes are examples.
A gentle suggestion from staff is to call ahead with your order at 423-312-5061 (if you69制片厂制作传媒檙e not inclined to stand in line for a bit during the lunch rush). Hours are Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 11-4. Between the Bricks is located on the north side of downtown (head east from the center crosswalk or west from Peavine Alley), at 142 West Main Street.
During that stakeholder meeting, Ken Smith (Rowena69制片厂制作传媒檚, Gigi69制片厂制作传媒檚, Main Street Bible Bookstore) predicted downtown Morristown will see dramatic growth in the coming years. His fellow business owners voiced their vision for the next three to five years: More families. More vibrancy. More marketing. Between the Bricks understands the assignment.
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