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Wabash Landing
352 E. State St. phone: (765) 746-3131 facsimile: (765) 746-3838 Dining Hours: Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Brunch Served from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Sunday.
Monday-Tuesday: 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday: 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Serving half-priced appetizers from 9pm - close every night. Bar Open 'Til Last Call Lunch and Dinner - All Ages Welcome MAP TO THIS LOCATION |
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The Story Behind Scotty's -- Chapter 3: January 2004
Scotty has always believed in personal growth, achievement and reward. It is company policy to always look within the ranks when positions come open. Many of Scotty's associates have by-passed careers that are more lucrative in the business for their belief and passion in the Brewhouse philosophy. One of those associates is Tyler Thompson.
Tyler is Scotty’s first cousin. However, his family ties did not earn him the job; his hard work ethic, dedication, dependability, honesty, desire and commitment to the Brewhouse Family blazed his career path.
Tyler started as a bartender for Scotty in 1996, working his way through college. Tyler then left for Charleston, SC for a brief period to pursue his degree in exercise science. Much like Scotty, Tyler realized corporate America was not where he belonged; but, rather pouring a pint over friendly conversation was “the road less traveled” he would choose.
Tyler worked for Scotty at his 2nd restaurant concept, Lucy!Lucy, in Muncie, IN. When this concept was closed, Tyler accepted the position of Assistant General Manager at the Bloomington Scotty’s Brewhouse. In the chain of hierarchy, Tyler was first to be offered the General Manager’s position for West Lafayette. Tyler accepted the opportunity and challenge(s) that lie before him.
When Herman Renfro approached Scotty about a project in West Lafayette, Indiana called “Wabash Landing,” Scotty said, “No, thanks the timing isn’t right for us yet.” However, two years later, Scotty was ready to continue their company growth. He drove to West Lafayette in search of a building. (Thinking Herman was out of the picture two years later… he didn’t even look for Wabash Landing.) Scotty made some calls, took some pictures and was tending bar the following Friday.
Herman waltzed into the Brewhouse in Bloomington and said, "I've heard you were looking around West Lafayette.” With a chuckle, Scotty said, “Word travels fast, what do you know?” “I know I have a set of plans in my trunk, a building available and a lease ready to sign,” said Renfro. A handshake later, Scotty and Herman signed a deal for Scotty’s Brewhouse at Wabash Landing.
The Wabash Landing project is awe-inspiring. A “town centre” concept that pools: restaurants, coffee shops, a Border’s Book Store, a 10-screen cinema, a 100-room Hilton Garden Inn, 100 live-in rental condos, an ice skating rink and now a Scotty’s Brewhouse. (If you stay at the Hilton, order room service - Scotty's is the contracted lunch and dinner restaurant for the hotel.) Wabash Landing is located in front of the old levee, on the corner of 26 and River Road (43), just 3 blocks from the Chauncey and Purdue University’s center of college campus activities.
As with Scotty’s growing philosophy, he wants individuals to work WITH him, not FOR him. Tyler has whole-heartedly invested in the Brewhouse philosophy and assumed his position as Managing Partner and General Manager at Scotty’s in West Lafayette. Luke Duncan, former Muncie Scotty’s Kitchen Manager, has joined Tyler in his venture as West Lafayette Kitchen Manager.
So a triangle of locations were established (those unfamiliar with Indiana, these 3 locations lie in a triangular pattern, each about 2 hours apart). Strategically, the next sensible location would be Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana and center of the triangle.
Some say Scotty is venturing out of his “collegiate mold,” others say Indy makes perfect sense for the next location… I guess time will tell.
Scotty has always believed in personal growth, achievement and reward. It is company policy to always look within the ranks when positions come open. Many of Scotty's associates have by-passed careers that are more lucrative in the business for their belief and passion in the Brewhouse philosophy. One of those associates is Tyler Thompson.
Tyler is Scotty’s first cousin. However, his family ties did not earn him the job; his hard work ethic, dedication, dependability, honesty, desire and commitment to the Brewhouse Family blazed his career path.
Tyler started as a bartender for Scotty in 1996, working his way through college. Tyler then left for Charleston, SC for a brief period to pursue his degree in exercise science. Much like Scotty, Tyler realized corporate America was not where he belonged; but, rather pouring a pint over friendly conversation was “the road less traveled” he would choose.
Tyler worked for Scotty at his 2nd restaurant concept, Lucy!Lucy, in Muncie, IN. When this concept was closed, Tyler accepted the position of Assistant General Manager at the Bloomington Scotty’s Brewhouse. In the chain of hierarchy, Tyler was first to be offered the General Manager’s position for West Lafayette. Tyler accepted the opportunity and challenge(s) that lie before him.
When Herman Renfro approached Scotty about a project in West Lafayette, Indiana called “Wabash Landing,” Scotty said, “No, thanks the timing isn’t right for us yet.” However, two years later, Scotty was ready to continue their company growth. He drove to West Lafayette in search of a building. (Thinking Herman was out of the picture two years later… he didn’t even look for Wabash Landing.) Scotty made some calls, took some pictures and was tending bar the following Friday.
Herman waltzed into the Brewhouse in Bloomington and said, "I've heard you were looking around West Lafayette.” With a chuckle, Scotty said, “Word travels fast, what do you know?” “I know I have a set of plans in my trunk, a building available and a lease ready to sign,” said Renfro. A handshake later, Scotty and Herman signed a deal for Scotty’s Brewhouse at Wabash Landing.
The Wabash Landing project is awe-inspiring. A “town centre” concept that pools: restaurants, coffee shops, a Border’s Book Store, a 10-screen cinema, a 100-room Hilton Garden Inn, 100 live-in rental condos, an ice skating rink and now a Scotty’s Brewhouse. (If you stay at the Hilton, order room service - Scotty's is the contracted lunch and dinner restaurant for the hotel.) Wabash Landing is located in front of the old levee, on the corner of 26 and River Road (43), just 3 blocks from the Chauncey and Purdue University’s center of college campus activities.
As with Scotty’s growing philosophy, he wants individuals to work WITH him, not FOR him. Tyler has whole-heartedly invested in the Brewhouse philosophy and assumed his position as Managing Partner and General Manager at Scotty’s in West Lafayette. Luke Duncan, former Muncie Scotty’s Kitchen Manager, has joined Tyler in his venture as West Lafayette Kitchen Manager.
So a triangle of locations were established (those unfamiliar with Indiana, these 3 locations lie in a triangular pattern, each about 2 hours apart). Strategically, the next sensible location would be Indianapolis, the capital of Indiana and center of the triangle.
Some say Scotty is venturing out of his “collegiate mold,” others say Indy makes perfect sense for the next location… I guess time will tell.
