Something new is brewing in Pittsboro

Posted Wednesday, August 15, 2007

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Pittsboro, NC - On Friday, August 3, local Chatham County dignitaries and business people attended the pre-opening event at the new Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro to welcome owner Robert Poitras to the neighborhood. Located at the intersection of Highway 15-501 and Highway 64 Bypass the establishment houses brewing operations and the restaurant. The new 9,000 square foot facility features an outdoor patio, private dining for parties, rehearsal dinners and events, as well as a conference room for meetings.

Carolina Brewery & Grill Pittsboro will feature the same award-winning beer and great food as the Chapel Hill location. Brewmaster Jon Connolly will oversee brewing operations in Pittsboro, and the new facility will produce all beer for Carolina Brewery’s expanding restaurant, grocery, and direct-to-consumer sales. Head Chef and Culinary Institute of America graduate Andrew Forster is moving from Chapel Hill to run the Pittsboro kitchen.

Unique to the Pittsboro location is The Hopshop, an adjacent quick serve spot that will sell Counter Culture Coffee, breakfast, lunch, Carolina Brewery beer and merchandise to go.

Pictured: Pittsboro mayor RandyVoller, developer Ricky Spoon, Bob Poitras, owner Robert Poitras, Bob Mum