Kenmore is home to a promising new bar and grill, The Jake. The bar is now open and the kitchen will likely be serving food within the next few weeks.
When the kitchen is up and running, it will offer classic pub fare, including hand pressed burgers, wings, fresh cut curly fries, and a fish fry on Fridays. There will also be daily food and drink specials based upon customer demand and seasonal ingredients. The drink menu will include a range of bottled and draft beer, house cocktails, and a small but focused wine list.
The Jake is located in the old Malone’s. While the layout is similar, the kitchen, bar, and bathroom have all been extensively renovated. This should come as no surprise to passersby who have witnessed a surge of activity outside the building over the past several months. Everyone who has followed the transformation of the building has been eager to take a look inside. I had the opportunity to do so the other night and was impressed by what I saw. The building’s interior is beautiful and welcoming – perfect for a casual family dinner or drinks with an old friend.
A similar amount of care has been put into the exterior of The Jake. There are benches immediately in front of the building and four large planters that have been overflowing with a colorful display of flowers for the past few weeks. This is especially nice to see given that several properties in the area are in rough shape and could use some serious love and attention.
The Jake intends to provide its guests with a fun place to eat and drink. There is no doubt that the warm and inviting interior will go a long way towards bringing locals through the door. If just as much care is put into the food and service, then the Jake will be a sure success in Kenmore.
The Jake | 3020 Delaware Avenue | Kenmore, NY 14217 | Facebook