A local spot that’s been known for collaborating with local breweries, holding multi-course dinners, rocking a stellar happy hour, and launching the back-half of the restaurant into a cocktail lounge is cracking open the doors once again.
After being closed since March, Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar and Portal Cocktails on Fourth Avenue are reopening on Tuesday, December 1.
In recent months, Ermanos posted the following on Facebook, slightly hinting at a possible announcement for their encore performance:
“Times are dim but we are eager to brighten your spirits soon. Thank you for believing in us.”
The Erman brothers are now ready to officially welcome patrons back inside so that the willing can party responsibly. With that being said, there are a few rules that Tucsonans should be used to seeing nowadays if they’ve visited other local businesses in the past few months.
Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis, meaning that they’re not taking reservations at this time. Also, masks are required for entry and when moving through the restaurant, and all parties are held at a maximum of six people.
To ensure the safest experience in the cocktail bar, Portal, you’ll need to wait to be seated, the maximum party size is four people, and you’ll need to stick with the crew you arrived with.
Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar and Portal Cocktails are located at 220 N. Fourth Ave. For more information, visit ermanosbrew.com or portalcocktails.com.
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More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
