FOOD + DRINK
Michael says they began looking at the inherent quirks and constraints of the brewery world—calling the food truck their “lab.” They started doing more research online and conducting interviews with brewers in other states. “Then the lightbulb moment hit,” recalled Michael. “What if we took great food and great beer, put them under one roof, and made it all happen fast, fair, and delicious?” In October of 2023, the brothers told the owners of Miner, Sandi and Matt Keck , to put their hat in the ring if it were to ever go up for sale. At the time, it wasn’t an option, and in spring of 2024 Jimmy had spotted that the Firehouse Smokejumper Station was available.
“Honestly, I was completely reticent,” said Michael. “The space spoke to me in a way that said ‘no way’ because I did not think that both our commercial and operational model would work in that environment.” Then Jimmy took him outside to sit in the backyard. “I sat there for 30 minutes, saw the patio, the beautiful running creek, and this perfect natural setting for a stage for outdoor concerts—and suddenly the space started speaking to me in a more optimistic way,” recalled Michael. In December of 2025 the Chidiacs closed on the 4,960 square-foot location on 1.62 acres off Highway 385.
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