After nine months of almost completely rebuilding one of Juneau\u2019s oldest hangouts, the city\u2019s newest bar is just days away from opening.<\/p>\n
The Narrows, which takes the place of the historic Arctic Bar, has a public event Sunday night and fully opens its doors Monday. Jared Cur\u00e9, the bar\u2019s owner, pointed out that Monday\u2019s opening will be nine months to the day from when he bought the bar.<\/p>\n
Located at the corner of Franklin Street and Front Street, the bar will offer patrons craft cocktails, as well as a good selection of wine and beer. Cur\u00e9, a Juneau resident, noticed that there\u2019s not a bar in town that focuses solely on specialty cocktails.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s just a lot of different techniques that people aren\u2019t really doing in town,\u201d Cur\u00e9 said, \u201cand because we\u2019re focused solely on craft cocktails, we can really do some cool stuff in here.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cur\u00e9\u2019s birthday is Saturday, and he\u2019s having a private event that night for friends and family. On Sunday, from 6-9 p.m., the bar is holding a public fundraiser for the Cape Decision Lighthouse at the bar. Anyone of legal age can purchase a $15 ticket and enter for an event that includes trivia and drinks.<\/p>\n
On Monday, the bar will open to the public in the evening, Cur\u00e9 said. An exact time hasn\u2019t been nailed down yet, but the bar will be open seven days a week from then on. Cur\u00e9 foresees the bar opening during the evenings for now, but possibly opening up earlier as the summer approaches.<\/p>\n
Food will be available in small portions, as Cur\u00e9 envisions charcuterie boards and desserts as culinary options. There\u2019s not a kitchen on site, but there are refrigerators that will hold a supply of food.<\/p>\n
The Narrows\u2019 interior looks totally different than the historic Arctic Bar, which was established in 1910. It now has higher ceilings, larger front windows, a new brick wall and a totally refurbished bar area. Cur\u00e9\u2019s keeping the windows covered until the bar opens, but even without natural light, the interior is brighter and warmer than the previous setup.<\/p>\n
Not all of the supplies will be shipped into town until late next week, but Cur\u00e9 is looking forward to getting started.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs the weeks roll on, we\u2019ll be able to get a little fancier,\u201d Cur\u00e9 said. \u201cInitially, just getting some beer and regular cocktails out the door will be good. Then ongoing, the idea is all fresh ingredients, so squeezing all our citrus every day, not doing the easy way out and pouring something out of a bottle.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Contact reporter Alex McCarthy at 523-2271 or alex.mccarthy@juneauempire.com.<\/b><\/p>\n
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