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beers or ales , as well as to produce our own unique beers . We have a ‘ smoked blonde ,’ for example , which is very smokey in flavor , but my personal favorite is the ‘ PARLOUR red ’ as it ’ s an all-round great craft beer .
“ We also offer craft cocktails , including five signature cocktails and a rotation of
PARLOUR is a place for everyone on any occasion , whether it ’ s a date night , a place to meet friends , or simply a meal out with your family four seasonal options . When it comes to cocktails , we make all our syrups in-house and even soak our own bourbon cherries – everything you ’ d expect from a high-end , elevated restaurant .”
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In terms of the atmosphere , Don strives to foster a welcoming environment that is vibrant while being comfortable and relaxed . “ PARLOUR is a place for everyone on any occasion , whether it ’ s a date night , a place to meet friends , or simply a meal out with your family ,” Don states . “ Although we ’ re trying to bring an elevated concept to the pizza sector , we still want a relaxed vibe , so we have lots of televisions without being a sports bar and play acoustic music in the background .
“ We try to blend the inside and outside at all our locations , making both part of the overall experience by integrating features like covered patios and heaters into our design . Although we ’ re proudly a restaurant , we try to make the bar a focal point in the interior design of every site without overcrowding the space or overshadowing our pizza offering .” As our conversation draws to a close , Don reflects on his career and unforeseen business venture . “ I ’ ve come full circle ; I worked at Papa John ’ s during school and set up my own pizza restaurant just 30 days after leaving school ,” he explains . “ After dedicating 25 years as a Penn Station franchisee , fast-forward to today , and you ’ ll find me working in the pizza sector back in my hometown of Jeffersonville .
“ As I mentioned earlier , we ’ re looking to add new locations to our portfolio over the next year , with a goal to reach 50 locations in five years ’ time ,” Don concludes . “ However , one thing is certain in whatever we do moving forward – we will never sacrifice quality !” ■
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