14 | OutBoise Magazine | NEWS
OutBoise.com | Issue 10.1 | August 2015
Matt Eldgredge, the new General Manager of the Lucky
Dog Tavern, enjoying the newly redesigned patio.
I met with Matthew Eldredge in the surprisingly bright afternoon air of the Lucky
Dog. We had sat in the partially finished
lounge area in the back of the building,
while the bartender carried on jovial conversations in the background keeping the
day crowd glasses full and the laughs rolling. After exchanging pleasantries, I started asking questions. The resulting conversation enlightened me to the process and
trials of the new General Manager of my
favorite neighborhood bar:
“I started in mid may as the General
manager. As of then, I’m in charge of
everything front of the house. All of the
employees, this huge remodel, and all of
the event planning, not to mention that
I’m focusing on getting more of the local businesses to get new draft beers and
connect with Idaho companies to bring
new and upcoming companies into the
community.”
“I want the Lucky Dog Tavern to be a
place that our community can be proud
of. This whole face lift is to reflect pride we
should all have in our local establishment.
The patio I wanted to focus on how great
the space is, using reclaimed woods and
pallets to create a rustic feel. It was actually built be friends and customers that
wanted to make the bar better. I wanted
some new color and an inviting space to
meet with friends. In the back room we
wanted a cooler more relaxing space to
sit and converse with your friends while
you enjoy our new atmosphere.”
“I want the bar to be a place where
everyone feels comfortable as a platform
for any event that people are passionate
about. “