Early American history and good food and drink will come together this month as the Green Dragon Tavern & Museum makes its long-awaited debut on Feb. 12, combining the flavor of the Colonial era with a modern twist.
Modeled after the historic Green Dragon Tavern in Boston, where Paul Revere was said to have heard the plans for the invasion of Lexington and Concorde that led to his historic ride, the local incarnation at 6115 Paseo del Norte has a 115-seat restaurant, a 115-seat tavern, a museum and state-of-the-art meeting space with catering facilities as well as a coffee and gift shop.
Interest in the new business has been strong for months as the new building took shape. John Lek, general manager and senior vice president of Green Dragon Tavern, Inc. said it's thrilling to be so close to the unveiling.
"We've had tremendous amount of support and enthusiasm about what we're bringing," Lek said. "It's thrilling to have something tangible that we can share with Carlsbad and the greater North County area. It's now up to us to provide phenomenal food and service and a historical experience."
Lek said the new business is one-of-a-kind, noting that there is no other venue that sets out combine history and a dining experience the way the Green Dragon does. One thing Lek makes clear is that the Green Dragon Tavern & Museum is approaching both its theme and its food and service seriously.
"We're walking a fine line, trying to embrace the theme of being a historic venue without going overboard and being gimmicky," Lek said. "Our goal is to provide history through osmosis, to be a venue that people would like to come back to repeatedly for the food and the ambiance."
Ultimately, he added, the mix of modern and colonial is not as stark as it sounds. Brass, wood and fireplaces go well with high-definition 65- and 75-inch television screens.
Lek said the business will strive to be always progressing and transforming itself to meet the needs of the community. The museum will evolve based on what the community needs. Lek said local teachers have been contacted and the Green Dragon is working on a curriculum based on educational standards that will allow students to learn when they visit on trips.
Lek said when the company was looking for a place to open, it considered other places, including Liberty Station, but decided that Carlsbad was the best place for it.
"Carlsbad has an impressive blends of thoughtful government, booming business and it also has a master-planned community that is seen as very attractive to bring families to the area," he said.
The Green Dragon Tavern & Museum is currently planning several events related to its opening and is taking reservations. For reservations, call 760-918-2421 or email [email protected].
Modeled after the historic Green Dragon Tavern in Boston, where Paul Revere was said to have heard the plans for the invasion of Lexington and Concorde that led to his historic ride, the local incarnation at 6115 Paseo del Norte has a 115-seat restaurant, a 115-seat tavern, a museum and state-of-the-art meeting space with catering facilities as well as a coffee and gift shop.
Interest in the new business has been strong for months as the new building took shape. John Lek, general manager and senior vice president of Green Dragon Tavern, Inc. said it's thrilling to be so close to the unveiling.
"We've had tremendous amount of support and enthusiasm about what we're bringing," Lek said. "It's thrilling to have something tangible that we can share with Carlsbad and the greater North County area. It's now up to us to provide phenomenal food and service and a historical experience."
Lek said the new business is one-of-a-kind, noting that there is no other venue that sets out combine history and a dining experience the way the Green Dragon does. One thing Lek makes clear is that the Green Dragon Tavern & Museum is approaching both its theme and its food and service seriously.
"We're walking a fine line, trying to embrace the theme of being a historic venue without going overboard and being gimmicky," Lek said. "Our goal is to provide history through osmosis, to be a venue that people would like to come back to repeatedly for the food and the ambiance."
Ultimately, he added, the mix of modern and colonial is not as stark as it sounds. Brass, wood and fireplaces go well with high-definition 65- and 75-inch television screens.
Lek said the business will strive to be always progressing and transforming itself to meet the needs of the community. The museum will evolve based on what the community needs. Lek said local teachers have been contacted and the Green Dragon is working on a curriculum based on educational standards that will allow students to learn when they visit on trips.
Lek said when the company was looking for a place to open, it considered other places, including Liberty Station, but decided that Carlsbad was the best place for it.
"Carlsbad has an impressive blends of thoughtful government, booming business and it also has a master-planned community that is seen as very attractive to bring families to the area," he said.
The Green Dragon Tavern & Museum is currently planning several events related to its opening and is taking reservations. For reservations, call 760-918-2421 or email [email protected].