Article originally published on CIProud.com
WASHINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — A new brewery is preparing to set down its roots in the city of Washington.
Tangled Roots Craft Beer & Kitchen will open its doors to the public at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 9.
In the meantime, employees are being trained for the big day. Cassi Kelton, the general manager at the Washington location, says she is working to build a sense of inclusion, teamwork and positivity within the team.
As the brewery gets ready, the business is still looking for more members to join its back-of-house staff, including 6 to 10 line cooks, prep cooks and dishwashers.
“Anyone with a talent and passion, head our way, please,” said Kelton.
She continued, “We’ve built a great team here. We’re all from all different walks of life. Tangled into one. That’s what we are at Tangled Roots. We are excited to be a part of the community and all of the events here in the Washington Square.”
Kelton hopes that when people walk into the brewery that they feel at home. She said, “We want everyone to come in and celebrate their day or their week or just their moment with us here.”
The brewery is still putting the finishing touches on both the main floor and upper floor. The building features an outdoor patio on the roof. This patio is expected to seat 94 people. 6 of those spots will be soft seating around a fire pit.
“People can sit up there and have dinner, drinks, weather permitting, of course. We also have a bar that will service that outside.” Kelton added.
Once Tangled Roots opens, the business plans to be part of more city events, such as the Bicentennial parade.
“We are here to support Washington,” Kelton said.