Coming this winter to the heart of downtown Chandler, George & Gather (336 S. Washington St. Chandler, AZ) is an all-new, all-day hangout featuring gourmet from-scratch fare served daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Housed inside a beautifully restored former commercial space on Washington Street, the name is both a nod to President George Washington, as well as the welcoming neighborhood appeal of this soaring, 7,700 sq. ft. open-air space. Highlighted by an elegant 80-person dining room serving counter-order breakfast and full-service lunch and dinner made organic, health conscious and seed oil free, George & Gather (G&G) also tempts with an indoor-outdoor bar, a spacious 36-seat covered patio with a fireplace, outdoor games and great music, and a dedicated market serving grab-and-go meals, a retail wine bottle wall and local merchandise for purchase. Proudly locally-owned, this regal, Art Deco-inspired restaurant, bar & market also features two private spaces, perfect for popping in with your laptop, attending cooking classes, and even chef-pop-up dinners.
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Scheduled to open in January, George & Gather is the first-ever restaurant by longtime Chandler residents, Amber and Mike Kovarik, who previously worked in the real estate and food service industries, respectively. “Food is my love language and I’m so excited to bring a vibey hangout spot serving food made with clean ingredients to the city I’ve lived and worked in for almost 20 years. I believe our community is craving a place like this,” Amber says. “So when Mike spotted this rundown former auto repair shop, we knew with a lot of hard work and thoughtful restoration, it had potential to transform into a spectacular community gathering place.” Downtown Chandler has come a long way over the past two decades, and we feel this is the next step to transforming the area into a thriving dining hub.”
Built around a 100% from-scratch kitchen, G&G serves chef-crafted fare made with clean, local and organic ingredients, and no seed oils. Think hearty grass-fed burgers, farm-fresh salads, and signature hand-tossed sourdough pizzas made with a 130-year-old starter. Plus, coffee lovers will enjoy specialty coffee drinks made with refined sugar-free homemade syrups for the perfect pick-me-up. Opening daily at 7 am, stop by for quick-serve, counter-order breakfast fare such as Chia Seed Pudding, Carrot Cake Pancakes and house-baked pastries, paired with locally-roasted coffee and AZ Zen teas. Enjoy a full-service sit-down lunch starting at 11am and dinner served till 9 pm on weekdays and 10 pm on weekends. Plus enjoy a full menu of seasonal craft cocktails, and elevated mocktails, at the 18-person indoor-outdoor bar featuring a roll-up glass garage door.
Inspired by The Great Gatsby, the Art Deco-style décor is brimming with rich walnut woods, striking stylized tile-work and glimmering brass fixtures, all situated beneath a restored vintage ceiling. Formerly Doug’s Radiator & Muffler and before that Dano’s Auto Shop. The owners stripped away decades of patchwork repairs and the Pepto Bismol colored paint to reveal a striking mid-century modern structure, and replaced an entire wall with roll-away glass sliders to create an enchanting alfresco appeal. Grab a spot at the marble-topped community table, or cozy up in one of the intimate banquette booths, and watch your dinner prepared in sight at the gleaming exhibition-style kitchen.
