What’s for dinner this weekend? We grabbed dinner to go from longtime Glens Falls favorite The Bullpen Tavern this week, and we haven’t stopped thinking about those wings, fish tacos, and fries since! We also caught up with the team to find out how they’re doing, what they’ve learned through all this, and what they’re looking forward to as we inch toward reopening…
Shown… Chicken Caesar Salad, Chicken Philly Sandwiche, Famous Bufflao Chicken Wings, Baja Fish Tacos Special.
On overcoming challenges
Although we have overcome many challenges over the years (most notably a total rebuild in 2013 due to a fire), this pandemic has certainly provided us with many new ones. I would say that the most notable challenges would involve having to completely change the way we’ve done business for over twenty five years. We’ve gone from a bar/restaurant with a second floor catering venue to a take out only business. The kitchen was already maxed out to begin with and now they’re busier than ever. They’ve adapted though and work so well together getting the orders out efficiently and consistently.
We think our larger challenges lie ahead when we’re allowed to reopen. What parameters are we going to have to follow? What are our responsibilities for monitoring social distancing? How do we maximize our space at 25% or 50% capacity?
On the Menu
Some fan favorites that continue to do well with to go orders are our Baja Fish Tacos (panko breaded cod with our house made mango pineapple salsa, ancho chile crema, crispy jalapenos, grilled flour tortillas), The Houston (blackened shaved sirloin, sauteed peppers & onions, pepper jack, bacon, crispy jalapenos, chipotle ranch, grilled garlic bread), and the Jackson Burger (blackened 8 oz. Kobe burger, house made pimiento cheese, banana peppers, bacon, crispy onion straws, grilled brioche).
On the Bright Side
The biggest positive we’ve seen is the community support, which has been unbelievable. From family to friends to our regulars to people coming in for the very first time, it really has been incredible. The number of new people who have now been introduced to our food should really add a whole new audience to our already solid customer base.
On the Future
The main thing we’ve learned is to not take anything in life for granted. One day business was booming like we’ve never seen, St. Patrick’s Day was coming, the boys state basketball tournament was returning to town, the NCAA tournament was starting and then life as we knew it changed in an instant. We’re hopefully only about a month away from opening, in whatever capacity, and we can’t wait for a little normalcy. We’re definitely looking forward to seeing all of our customers again and seeing all of our downtown restaurants open. Downtown Glens Falls is a pretty special place full of great people and great businesses and we can’t wait to see it booming again.
The Team - David Krogmann, Paulie Bricoccoli, and Pam Bricoccoli. Not pictured: Jason Krogmann, Scott Endieveri
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