“It’s really been cool just being here, everyone is working with us, and Brookline has really stepped up and wanted us here. He’s felt a warm welcome by Brookline and the Coolidge Corner community already, and can’t wait to see how his restaurant will grow. But it has to be, I’m Irish,” he said with a laugh.Īs the restaurant settles in, the menu will expand and Johnston hopes to add a weekend brunch and late-night menu. “I keep on telling myself, stay away from the Irish. Coming originally from Waterford City, Johnston laughs about trying to steer clear of his roots. With a thick Irish accent, Johnston admits the Irish influence will be impossible to avoid. I just don’t know what to expect,” he said. He admits he’s a bit nervous, confident in the restaurant's success but wary of the new experience. “It’s great to know that I can always be here.” Because, you put so much time and effort into it,” he said. “When you build and do the work, then you walk away, you’re sad. He’s happy to keep this project as his own, not having to walk away after construction like most of his projects as a contractor. The ownership group includes his brother and nephew, making Hamilton a family affair.
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“The only person that could come in here was a contractor-owner,” he said, pointing to the scale of work needed to update the space. It’s a new venture for him, but one he said was only fit for a contractor like himself.
Since December, Johnston has worked tirelessly on renovating the restaurant, spending long nights working on every corner of the space. Johnston described the menu “old-school, European continental food” with hearty portions and classic flavors. Constitution.Įven the cocktails pay homage to the founding fathers, with names like the John Jay or George Washington. The metalwork inside is meant to conjure images of silversmith Paul Revere, and a vintage table is designed from wood used on the U.S.S. The restaurant’s name is an ode to Alexander Hamilton, one of America’s founding fathers. On the other side, steel gates, a stained-glass window from 18th-century Ireland, and a waterfall will make patrons feel like they’re in an entirely different restaurant. On one side, patrons will find a long bar, flanked by high tops to provide a sports bar feel. Johnston found exactly what he was looking for at the former Yasu space at 1366 Beacon St. “I could never find the right location or the right layout.” “I’ve been looking for a place to open up for a long time,” Johnston told The TAB. Johnston will open Hamilton Bar and Restaurant in Brookline on June 5, in Coolidge Corner.īuilding out the space has been a labor of love for Johnston, it’s taken nearly six months to reach this point. Greg Johnston has a history in restaurants-he’s been building them for 15 years.
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