Photos by J. Alan Paul Photography
Veterans Boulevard in West Fargo is flourishing with new businesses, but one that has caught the public’s attention and curiosity throughout its construction is the new blvd Pub. We got an inside look at the bar and restaurant with general manager and co-owner Joe Wavra as the final touches were being put into place for their late June opening.
One thing that’s obvious about the space the second you walk in the door is the highly detailed and well thought-out interior design. From the rock-filled wall cages and the hydrant-like beer taps to the intricate metal work and vintage bikes hanging from the ceiling, the spectacular overall architecture mimics that of what Wavra described as a “downtown city warehouse.” Add in the heavy dose of natural light from the large windows and the open air between floors, and it’s safe to call blvd a welcoming and comfortable place for anyone to spend their time.
On the first level surrounding the main bar is plenty of high-top level seating and with 19 TVs, you’re sure to find a good place to sit and watch the game. Wavra also mentioned that the ceilings to the west of the bar were designed to be sound deadening. “I like to think of it as different sections of where you can come and sit, so the sound is going to be really good in this area with that ceiling like that. We focused on that early on,” said Wavra.
“One of our most important things is service. We really just want that laid- back, fun atmosphere no matter who you are. We just want people to come in and be comfortable,” said Bar Manager Kathryn Olson.
To the east of the main bar is a more casual space with a mix of high and low- top seating, more TVs, a cozy fireplace and an entrance to an enclosed outdoor patio with another stunning fireplace.
Upstairs
The upper level of the establishment is truly unique, with its own selection of craft beers, more TVs and plenty of seating, not to mention the spacious balcony bar with a scenic view. If you’re looking to be more secluded from the hustle and bustle of the downstairs atmosphere, you can come upstairs to enjoy a scaled-down version of it.
“We feel like the outdoor patios will be a big draw. We’re excited about the food, the upstairs area and the neighborhood in general. This is going to be a great place for anyone to come and hang out, especially with all of the great places going up around us,” said Wavra.
The Menu
“Right now we’re starting out fairly small to get up and running but we’ve got a wide variety of burgers, appetizers, salads, wraps, stuff like that. We tried to put as much variety on there as we could without making the menu too extensive for the startup. As time goes on, we’ll do featured items and a monthly burger special,” said Wavra.
“I tried to create a cocktail list that was pretty simple and flavor intensive. We’re going to be a fast-paced bar, so I wanted to have simple cocktails that were unique, but not super labor intensive,” said Olson.
Southwest Salad Boat: artisan Romaine lettuce wedges filled with toppings and ingredients.
Loaded Tots with cheese, bacon, jalapeño, green onion and a fried egg.
Blvd Burger: 40 percent pork belly patty, cheddar cheese, bacon and a fried egg. Pictured with a side of homemade mac ‘n’ cheese.
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