The Garage Bar and Grill

08/28/2026

MEET THE GARAGE CREW ✨

You see their faces behind the bar, carrying your food, cooking your burgers, pouring your drinks and keeping this crazy place moving… but how well do you actually know them?! 😂

Every day until we get through all of them we will post a lovely face of The Garage!!!

Today we feature Konnor!!! You’ll usually see him in the BOH wherever he is needed! Fun fact— he comes all the way from Lake Hallie WI! We appreciate you Konnor! 💕

* How long have you been part of The Garage crew?
Almost 3 months
* What do you do at The Garage?
Cook/Dishwasher
* What’s your go-to Garage meal?
Giant pretzel
* What’s your favorite drink from behind the bar?
Raspberry iced tea
* What menu item do you think is totally underrated?
Bbq nacho platter
* What’s your favorite part about working here?
Coworkers
* What’s your favorite Garage memory?
Winning in pull tabs
* Who at work makes you laugh the most?
Reed
* What song gets you through a crazy shift
Need a little time off for Bad Behavior by David Allen Coe
* What’s something customers would never guess about you?
I’m 18
* What’s your hidden talent?
Good sense of time
* What’s your biggest pet peeve?
When people chew with their mouth open
* Sweet or salty?
Sweet
* Ranch or blue cheese?
Ranch
* Morning person or night owl?
Night owl
* Lake day or snow day?
Lake day
* Vikings or Packers?
Neither
* If you could eat ONE food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Burritos
* If you weren’t working here, what would your dream job be?
Content creator
* Where would you go tomorrow if someone handed you a free plane ticket?
New Zeland
* What’s one thing on your bucket list?
Own a 1993 Cummins
* What are you most likely doing when you’re not at The Garage?
Hanging out with my dad
* Dogs or cats?
Dogs
* What three words would your coworkers use to describe you?
Willing, helpful, funny
* Which staff member would you want with you during a zombie apocalypse?
Deacon
* Which coworker would survive the longest on a deserted island?
Reed
* Who is most likely to get everyone in trouble at the company Christmas party?
Cameron
* What’s something that instantly makes your day better?
My dog biggie
* What do you think our regulars know you for?
Nothing since I’m usually in the back 😃

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Rooftop is open at 4:00 today! ☀️

08/27/2026

✨ 💎 Now through the weekend raise a toast to Dolly 💖 ✨

08/27/2026

Come catch me at The Garage Bar and Grill today from 6pm-9pm!

08/27/2026

✨ MEET THE GARAGE CREW ✨

You see their faces behind the bar, carrying your food, cooking your burgers, pouring your drinks and keeping this crazy place moving… but how well do you actually know them?! 😂

Every day until we get through all of them we will post a lovely face of The Garage!!!

Today we feature Grace!!! You’ll usually see her smiling face and positive attitude working hard behind the bar or waiting tables! We appreciate you Grace! 💕

* How long have you been part of The Garage crew? 4 years

* What do you do at The Garage? Bartender/Server

* What’s your go-to Garage meal?
Broasted chicken or spicy honey garlic wings

* What’s your favorite drink from behind the bar? Spicy Ginger Beer

* What menu item do you think is totally underrated? Jalapeno Poppers

* What’s your favorite part about working here? Getting to meet new people and developing friendships with regulars.

* What’s your favorite Garage memory?
One time specifically when Blake Johnson sang with all his siblings, me and Ava both got off early and got to just hangout and watch.

* Who at work makes you laugh the most?
Reed Mansavage and Garrity Hansen together

* What song gets you through a crazy shift?
Something To Be Proud Of- Montgomery Gentry

* What’s something customers would never guess about you?
I'm 3 years sober from alcohol

* What’s your hidden talent?
Not a talent but my legs are two different lengths by almost two inches.

* What’s your biggest pet peeve?
When people complain about a problem but then doesnt want to hear a solution

* Sweet or salty? Sweet!

* Ranch or blue cheese? Ranch

* Morning person or night owl?
Morning person

* Lake day or snow day?
Lake Day

* Vikings or Packers?
Vikings!

* If you could eat ONE food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Steak and Potatos

* If you weren’t working here, what would your dream job be?
I want to own my own daycare and teach kids about Jesus.

* Where would you go tomorrow if someone handed you a free plane ticket?
New York but I would wait till Christmas time.

* What’s one thing on your bucket list?
Basic but skydiving

* What are you most likely doing when you’re not at The Garage?
Water skiing

* Dogs or cats? Cats

* What three words would your coworkers use to describe you?
Proactive, busy, and empathetic

* Which staff member would you want with you during a zombie apocalypse?
Ava Danielson or Paige Bombard

* Which coworker would survive the longest on a deserted island?
Idk but definitely not me

* Who is most likely to get everyone in trouble at the company Christmas party?
Cammie

* What’s something that instantly makes your day better?
Coffee and compliments

* What do you think our regulars know you for? Smiling

08/26/2026

✨ MEET THE GARAGE CREW ✨

You see their faces behind the bar, carrying your food, cooking your burgers, pouring your drinks and keeping this crazy place moving… but how well do you actually know them?! 😂

Every day until we get through all of them we will post a lovely face of The Garage!!!

Today we feature Kandi!!! You’ll usually see her smiling face behind the bar and working hard wherever she is needed!! We appreciate you Kandi! 💕

* How long have you been part of The Garage crew? 2 years

* What do you do at The Garage? Front of house manager, bartend, serve, cook!

* What’s your go-to Garage meal? Chef Salad (at the moment)

* What menu item do you think is totally underrated? Fettuccine Alfredo

* What’s your favorite part about working here? The staff/owners!

* What’s your favorite Garage memory? Our staff Christmas parties

* Who at work makes you laugh the most? Cammie

* What song gets you through a crazy shift? Closing time (lol)

* What’s something customers would never guess about you? I used to be a business owner

* What’s your hidden talent? Shooting pool

* What’s your biggest pet peeve? Laziness

* Sweet or salty? Sweet

* Ranch or blue cheese? Ranch

* Morning person or night owl? Night

* Lake day or snow day? Lake

* Vikings or Packers? Neither! Minnesota Wild

* If you could eat ONE food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Streak with baked sweet potato

* If you weren’t working here, what would your dream job be? Forensics/law enforcement

* Where would you go tomorrow if someone handed you a free plane ticket? Australia

* What’s one thing on your bucket list? Mission trip

* What are you most likely doing when you’re not at The Garage? Spending time kids, husband, gym

* Dogs or cats? Dogs

* What three words would your coworkers use to describe you? Kind, helpful, hard working! (We filled this blank spot in for her 😉

* Which staff member would you want with you during a zombie apocalypse? Jana

* Which coworker would survive the longest on a deserted island? Maddie

* Who is most likely to get everyone in trouble at the company Christmas party? Cammie

* What’s something that instantly makes your day better? Chai tea latte from Starbucks

* What do you think our regulars know you for? My love of Nutty (my squirrel)

08/25/2026

✨ MEET THE GARAGE CREW ✨

You see their faces behind the bar, carrying your food, cooking your burgers, pouring your drinks and keeping this crazy place moving… but how well do you actually know them?! 😂

Every day until we get through all of them we will post a lovely face of The Garage!!!

Today we feature Joy!!! You’ll usually see her working extremely hard anywhere she is needed!! She’s my side kick in our every day BOH chaos and will pick up shifts out front when she has a spare minute!! We appreciate you Joy! 💕

* How long have you been part of The Garage crew? 2 years

* What do you do at The Garage? I do a little behind the scenes coordination work and prepare amazing food!

* What’s your go-to Garage meal? Flat Tire Fajita Wrap with our homemade French onion soup

* What’s your favorite drink from behind the bar? I love all the fun Mocktail options

* What menu item do you think is totally underrated? BBQ Nachos and our homemade blue cheese dressing

* What’s your favorite part about working here? It’s so much fun, we have the best kitchen around, and I love the dedication of our team.

* Who at work makes you laugh the most? Intentionally or unintentionally? 😅😂

* What song gets you through a crazy shift?
Somewhere Over the Rainbow 😂

* What’s something customers would never guess about you?
I’m an analyst by day

* What’s your hidden talent?
Sarcasm (oops! It’s not so hidden 😂)

* What’s your biggest pet peeve? Laziness and entitlement

* Sweet or salty? Yes!

* Ranch or blue cheese? Yes!

* Morning person or night owl?
I have to be both 😉

* Lake day or snow day? Lake day!

* Vikings or Packers? Who?

* If you could eat ONE food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chocolate

* If you weren’t working here, what would your dream job be?
Running a wellness center

* Where would you go tomorrow if someone handed you a free plane ticket? Maui

* What are you most likely doing when you’re not at The Garage? Working

* Dogs or cats? Dogs

* What three words would your coworkers use to describe you? Intense, dedicated, OCD 🤷‍♀️

* Which coworker would survive the longest on a deserted island?
Ethean - he’d be able to keep himself entertained the longest! 😂

* What’s something that instantly makes your day better? At work = Teamwork Outside of work = family time

08/24/2026

✨ MEET THE GARAGE CREW ✨

You see their faces behind the bar, carrying your food, cooking your burgers, pouring your drinks and keeping this crazy place moving… but how well do you actually know them?! 😂

Every day until we get through all of them we will post a lovely face of The Garage!!!

Today we feature Destinee!!! You’ll usually see her smiling face waiting tables or slinging drinks and working hard!! We appreciate you Destinee! 💕

* How long have you been part of The Garage crew? 2 years

* What do you do at The Garage? Serve/Bartend

* What’s your go-to Garage meal? CBR Wrap crispy

* What’s your favorite drink from behind the bar? Don't really drink but if I do Jameson blue curaçao with Sprite and lemonade or Malibu pineapple Sprite.

* What menu item do you think is totally underrated? Bbq Pork Nachos

* What’s your favorite part about working here? The Family environment

* What’s your favorite Garage memory? To many!

* Who at work makes you laugh the most? Probs when I work with Jana and Madi at same time.

* What song gets you through a crazy shift?
Any upbeat throwbacks

* What’s something customers would never guess about you? I was born and raised in cali.

* What’s your biggest pet peeve? People smacking their food.

* Ranch or bleu cheese? Ranch

* Morning person or night owl? Morning person

* Lake day or snow day? Lake

* Vikings or Packers? Vikings

* If you could eat ONE food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Fries

* If you weren’t working here, what would your dream job be? Teacher , EMT or stay at home mom

* Where would you go tomorrow if someone handed you a free plane ticket? Bora bora or Bahamas

* What’s one thing on your bucket list? Go to New York with my mom during Christmas time

* What are you most likely doing when you’re not at The Garage? Playing with my daughter

* Dogs or cats? Dogs

* Which staff member would you want with you during a zombie apocalypse? Jana

* Which coworker would survive the longest on a deserted island? Jana or Ava

* Who is most likely to get everyone in trouble at the company Christmas party? Ava D or Cam

* What’s something that instantly makes your day better? Family time with my husband and my daughter and An Alani

08/23/2026

✨ MEET THE GARAGE CREW ✨

You see their faces behind the bar, carrying your food, cooking your burgers, pouring your drinks and keeping this crazy place moving… but how well do you actually know them?! 😂

Every day until we get through all of them we will post a lovely face of The Garage!!!

Today we feature Cammie!!! You’ll usually see her behind the bar closing, waiting tables, catching the kitchen up when they’re in the weeds, cleaning in the morning and literally doing everything!! We appreciate you Cammie! 💕

* How long have you been part of The Garage crew? 4+ years at the Garage and Almost 4 years at Chubby’s

* What do you do at The Garage? FOH manager

* What’s your go-to Garage meal? Garage Salad add grilled chicken

* What’s your favorite drink from behind the bar? Cam’s Coconut Clutch 😉

* What menu item do you think is totally underrated? Bbq pulled pork Nacho Platter

* What’s your favorite part about working here? All the amazing people I get to work with

* What’s your favorite Garage memory? Thowing blizzards on Nikki’s car on “accident” with kelsey 🙈

* Who at work makes you laugh the most? Marquis and ava

* What song gets you through a crazy shift? Uncle Kracker- good to be me

* What’s something customers would never guess about you? I grew up in lakeville!

* What’s your hidden talent? I’m a mean karaoke singer

* What’s your biggest pet peeve? Pre-bussing tables

* Sweet or salty? Both

* Ranch or blue cheese? Ranch

* Morning person or night owl? Night owl

* Lake day or snow day? Lake day

* Vikings or Packers? vikings!

* If you could eat ONE food for the rest of your life, what would it be? Chicken tenders and honey mustard

* If you weren’t working here, what would your dream job be? I’ve always wanted to be a bartender and maybe one day I’ll own my own bar one day!

* Where would you go tomorrow if someone handed you a free plane ticket? Hawaii!!

* What’s one thing on your bucket list? Being in the live audience on jimmy fallon

* What are you most likely doing when you’re not at The Garage? Sleeping or hanging out with my boyfriend or swimming in the river

* Dogs or cats? Dogs

* What three words would your coworkers use to describe you? Funny, outgoing, lovable

* Which staff member would you want with you during a zombie apocalypse? Ethean, he could mess up some zombies for sure!

* Which coworker would survive the longest on a deserted island? Reed he’d outfish the ocean before he went hungry

* Who is most likely to get everyone in trouble at the company Christmas party? Me 😅

* What’s something that instantly makes your day better? Smiles

* What do you think our regulars know you for? My laugh