'Southern inspired' brunch restaurant is coming to Peoria. Here's what to know
A Peoria storefront that once housed Blu-Ray movies will soon feature brunch and bloody marys.
Bloody Mary Brunch Company is working to open in the former Family Video – situated at 708 W. Glen Ave. The business is described as a place where customers will find "a Southern inspired, premium breakfast, brunch and lunch menu," according to a Q&A style press release from owner Chris Herold, who also owns West Town Tap and Herold's Pizza Oven.
A few years ago, Family Video announced it would close its roughly 250 remaining locations, which included the West Glen Avenue store.
Here is what to know about the coming restaurant.
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When does Bloody Mary Brunch Co. plan to open?
Bloody Mary Brunch Co. expects to open around Labor Day, according to Herold.
It has been more than a year since the business went before the May 2023 liquor commission meeting to request a liquor license for the establishment. The Q&A style press release stated: “We have had several hiccups in the construction in converting this building from Family Video into the Bloody Mary Brunch Company.”
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What is on the menu at Bloody Mary Brunch Co.?
At the restaurant, Herold wrote that customers will find a variety of breakfast and lunch items. A kid's menu will also be available.
The menu will feature classic and "not so traditional" foods, Herold wrote, and will offer "Southern inspired" dishes such as:
Bourbon Street sweet stack pancakes
Cinnamon roll French toast
Shrimp and grits
Southern fried chicken and biscuits
A variety of alcoholic beverages ? such as mimosas and bloody marys ? will also be available.
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What are the expected hours?
According to Herold, the kitchen plans to operate from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. After that time, the Q&A noted that the goal is for the bar to remain open “with possibly a light menu.”
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