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control than being open to the general public. They brought Tamissa Matthewson in as the assistant manager, who works the front bar pouring beer on tap and greeting folks at the door. “She is so much more than a pretty face. She is our rock. ” Michael England is the head mixologist and is like a “Mad Scientist” when it comes to mixing cocktails. Both have been on board since day one and have been a huge asset to the growth of Brick City. Darrick McLean, head of security, has also been a great addition to the family. On any given night you may see him at the door checking id’s, on the dance floor teaching the latest line dance, or on stage singing with a band. “He’s our multi-talented dancing bear.” They also have other staff members on rotation that bring great things to the mix. “We have been blessed with a great team and look forward to adding to it in the future.” Goal oriented and driven, Scott and Karie knew bringing in food would add value and enhance the project at hand. They joined forces with Tara Hawkins who has been a family friend of 18 years. Together, they welcomed “Breaking Bread at Brick City” in September. Currently on Thursday nights they have Trivia and Karaoke from 7 to 12. Friday nights they have TJ Johnson on the turntables playing everyone’s favorites and taking requests. Saturday they host a variety of bands from around the Triad and local DJ’s. They are always open to working with new talent. Weekend hours are from 8pm-2am. They also have Sunday Ticket for the big games on Sunday from 12-8. Their future plans for spring include being open Wednesday - Saturday, opening at 5pm to attract a much earlier crowd and offering wine as well. Always looking for ways to improve their customer’s experience, Scott and Karie are often seen at Brick City in off hours remodeling, repainting, and generally improving the overall look of the building. Since they took ownership of the business they have remolded the inside by adding the new front beer bar, adding a new bar top to the main bar, TV’s, and added seating areas to create a comfortable atmosphere. The entire inside has a fresh coat of paint, including the ceiling. They have put their own personality and character into the look and feel of the bar, and it shows. “We have made some lasting relationships over the years, and we have a very supportive group of people who we are fortunate to call friends.” We wouldn’t be where we are www.AsheboroMagazine.com 9