By Jeff Zeitler on Wednesday, September 13th, 2017
Since last post we have: Finished patching and painting the front steps and landing Taped and mudded all the taproom drywall Drywalled the entire basement Our plumbing and HVAC contractor have finished installing our new heating and cooling system, and plumbing is roughed in and inspected. Electrical stuff is mostly roughed in at this point. […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Sunday, September 10th, 2017
Yes, we have finally posted jobs at Urban Forage! We’re seeking Bartenders, an Event Coordinator and a Wine and Cider Production Assistant. All jobs have been posted on Indeed, and if they’re not viewable already, they will be soon. I’m posting the descriptions in their entirety below. If you wish to apply, please send a […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
Exterior work is finished! Well, except for the sign and the lighting and a bit of paint on the steps, but otherwise we are done with the outside of the building, and if you ask me, the paintjob looks pretty sharp! We continue to work on the interior- hopefully finishing up sheetrock this week, and […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Thursday, August 10th, 2017
First week of August- where is our taproom? Well– new handrails have been installed on the newly truncated front steps, so the exterior work is done except for the painting and exterior lighting. We’re focusing on the indoors now. Ductwork for the new heating and cooling system is going in as we speak, and […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Friday, July 28th, 2017
July has been a week of weddings in our family. My (Jeff’s that is) youngest cousin was married in Kentucky and my youngest brother was married in Massachusetts. So we traveled a lot this month, had a lot of fun and were happy to see so many family members at one time. Buuut- our […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Friday, July 21st, 2017
Open Streets Open House- this Sunday. Come see what we’ve done to the building since the last time you were here! We’re open for Lake and Minnehaha open streets, despite the fact that it’s not going down our stretch of East Lake this year. 11 AM- 5 PM at 3016 East Lake. We’ll have sparkling […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Friday, July 7th, 2017
First week of July construction update: We’ve layered roofing felt and metal lath over most of the area to be stuccoed, and it makes a world of difference! The front is closer to looking like a finished building with the steps cut back and a uniform layer of something covering the plywood and window flashing. […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Tuesday, June 27th, 2017
Our facade is starting to take shape now. We were able to install the steel door and concrete stoop for our new ADA chairlift last week, and the lift installation company has begun the wiring for the lift. We’ve installed the subfloor in the new bathroom and also finished all of the framing as well […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Tuesday, June 13th, 2017
I’ve missed a construction update or two here, but I have a second week of June update for everyone interested! We’ve been busy, just not busy updating our website. In the last two weeks we finished taping and mudding our ceiling and applied the first layer of primer. The ceiling is destined to be […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Thursday, May 18th, 2017
This week in construction: We installed our final window and now only have the door for the ADA lift to install! The front of the building looks completely different, and we can’t wait to take down the plywood wall and show you. We also finished the drywall ceiling and completed the structural […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Friday, May 12th, 2017
This has been a busy week with construction and a bit of dandelion foraging all happening at the same time that gardens need to be planted and kids are having their school plays. We’re business owners, but we’re also parents and gardeners and still try to have time to stop and- as Garrison Keillor says- […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Thursday, May 11th, 2017
This week in construction: Our front wall finally went back up! We have a new front door that now meets building code and two new (taller! insulated-er!) windows at the front. We’re still waiting on delivery of another window and installation of another door will be done by the lift company, so there will […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Saturday, May 6th, 2017
This week: We removed the front wall stucco and studs to make room for our new, taller windows and the access door for the new ADA lift. We made a surprising discovery. There’s brick in portions of the building facade! Sadly we’ll have to cover it over again, but it’s nice to see it […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017
If there ever was a question as to whether or not we’re renovating, there is no such question now. Our plywood enclosure for the front of the building just went up today, ensuring that we can replace our doors and windows -and in general spruce up the front of the building- without interruption. Our 101-year […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Saturday, April 29th, 2017
Our products are now available at Northgate Liquor in the city of Andover. Which now has the distinction of being the northernmost store to stock Urban Forage ciders. Grab some cider at Northgate next time you’re on your way up to the cabin! !
By Jeff Zeitler on Sunday, April 16th, 2017
Our submission to the Growler’s call for videos for their upcoming guide to Upper Midwest taprooms. Our taproom is coming soon!
By Jeff Zeitler on Saturday, April 1st, 2017
So we have this building permit, and everyone knows how hard it is to get one in the city of Minneapolis. Some people have asked me how we were able to do this. Well, it required a bit of reconceptualizing and rebranding. For a long time, even in the old days before the Surly bill, […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Thursday, March 9th, 2017
Hopped cider is finally here and our dry cider is back and better than ever! Now that it’s spring, we’re bringing back our dry cider, and also bringing out a new batch of hopped cider that we’re pretty sure you’re going to like. Wet hopped with fresh Cascade hops grown in our backyard, our […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Thursday, March 2nd, 2017
Contrary to what the sign says, for now you need to use the side door So we’re beginning to do some purging on the upper floor of the building in anticipation of work getting underway, That means, for now, we’re moving our bottle shop back to the basement and asking you and all of your […]
By Jeff Zeitler on Friday, February 24th, 2017
Heck yeah! The snowstorm missed us, and we have lots of mead and cherry cider for you to enjoy while you sit by the fireplace and enjoy the cold but entirely snow-free landscape. Leave the 4×4 at home and drive your low-rider Ford Pinto in to see us! We’re here for you Friday Feb 24 […]
