At Home In Houston County 2023

More documents

Recommendations

Info

RAISING THE BAR STORY AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILL OLIVER, MANAGING EDITOR You’re out and about in Warner Robins, maybe with some friends, and you need a place to stop, hang loose and have a drink before or after dinner. How about a view to go along with that? Gracies: A Rooftop Bar on Highway 96 would be the go-to spot for all of the above. You’ll find it sitting atop the Best Western Plus Executive Residency at Rigby’s Water World. Gracie Preston Rigby, owner of the bar, shared more, saying that her establishment offers something other places don’t. “Gracie’s is a safe environment that is a far distance from the connotation of a smoky or loud bar,” Rigby said. “It is meant for those that are seeking out a space to feel good about themselves, have delicious cocktails and appetizers, all with a team that cares deeply about the guest experience.” As for the views mentioned before, Rigby said they were part of her and her fiancé’s love story. “You’ll be hard-pressed to find a better sunset spot; our space is in direct view of the beautiful sunsets that Middle Georgia experiences,” Rigby said. “The deep purples, pinks and oranges by a fire, five stories up is as romantic as it gets.” She explained that the rooftop spot wasn’t originally included in the hotel’s build, but instead came later. The space was derived following visits to similar venues around the nation and a drive to stay ahead of new food and beverage trends. “We saw a void in Middle Georgia and had an opportunity to fill it — and so was born the first true rooftop bar in Middle Georgia,” Rigby said. When initially opening in September 2020, Gracie’s offered drinks and charcuterie boards. With changes in trends among the realms of wine and charcuterie, the bar looks to stay on top of it. Rigby said, with time, they’ve worked to include heartier bites on their food menu, concocting a strong cocktail menu to boot. “One of my absolute favorite things we did opening the space was name the first menu of cocktails after loved ones and meaningful instances in mine and my sister’s lives,” Rigby said. “We sat down and went through countless cocktails, and sought out suggestions from the existing bar staff. “The favorite that remains is the Rigby’s Choice named after my dad, Steve Rigby. He loves a good Old Fashioned, and I’d say we have one of the best in Middle Georgia.” As for ambiance and decor, Rigby said there are a couple of things they made use of to keep people coming back — and even posting about the bar online. “I really feel that the hedge wall and the custom neon sign really helped propel us forward as a marketable and desirable destination,” Rigby said. “Originally, that same area was going to be a wall of TVs. “Keeping up with marketing trends, though, that’s just not what people are looking for. People that seek out our type of establishment are looking to 58 AT HOME IN HOUSTON COUNTY
GRACIE’S ROOFTOP BAR Gracie’s Rooftop Bar is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the bar is open from 4 p.m. to midnight. Gracie’s is located at 1056 State Route 96 in Warner Robins. AT HOME IN HOUSTON COUNTY 59
Page 3:
AT HOME IN HOUSTON COUNTY 3
Page 8 and 9: Contents 2023 Dining Guide 22—48
Page 16 and 17: Keep Warner Robins Beautiful (KWRB)
Page 20: Insuring your life helps protect th
Page 24: DINING Burger King Cont. 201 Russel
Page 27 and 28: CENTERVILLE’S SEAFOOD STAPLE “W
Page 29 and 30: Dining Guide List AT HOME IN HOUSTO
Page 31 and 32: Houston Primary Care Dinkara Shetty
Page 33 and 34: Committed to Excellence in Patient
Page 35 and 36: M any would argue that the Oil Lamp
Page 37 and 38: AT HOME IN HOUSTON COUNTY 15
Page 41 and 42: LIST YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY FOR SAL
Page 43 and 44: Come Home to Banking 1005 Northside
Page 45 and 46: The White Diamond Grill has a legac
Page 47 and 48: OPEN 7 Days a Week • Locally & Ve
Page 50 and 51: Let’s Talk About Hospice “We wi
Page 52 and 53: Surround Sound | Rechargeable | Wea
Page 54 and 55: BARS Bars American Legion Post 172
Page 56: BARS Main St. Bar 740 Main St, Perr
Page 61 and 62: GRACIE’S ROOFTOP BAR Some of the
Page 63 and 64: AD or Nightlife List AT HOME IN HOU
Page 65 and 66: THE IBIS ROOM Formerly Still Life C
Page 67 and 68: THE IBIS ROOM The Ibis Room 145 S C
Page 69 and 70: Mona Bridges Realtor AD or Nightlif
Page 71 and 72: MAIN STREET BAR CRAFTS COCKTAILS FO
Page 73 and 74: “The community has been incredibl
Page 75 and 76: Catering to those who have pristine
Page 77 and 78: •Dresses •Accessories The Bouti
Page 79 and 80: Thanks For Shopping Local! Perry Dr
Page 81 and 82: SATTERFIELD & DEMPSEY JEWELERS Van
Page 83 and 84: THRIFT STORE Heart of Georgia Hospi
Page 85: Call our Design Team today for all
Page 88 and 89: FINE ARTS SOCIETY Leonardo Da Vinci
Page 92 and 93: WARNER ROBINS LITTLE THEATRE / PERR
Page 94 and 95: A COMMUNITY OF THEATRE “It’s re
Page 97 and 98: Did you know it is estimated that o
Page 99 and 100: Summer’s Landing It’s about fam
Page 101 and 102: DIGITAL TOURS OF PERRY TRY DIGITAL
Page 103 and 104: interest in science, technology, en
Page 105: PET PLANTATION Funeral Home & Crema
Page 109 and 110:
MEET JEREMY LASSETER As a Personal
Page 111 and 112:
Canine Clubhouse 10 YEAR ANNIVERSAR
Page 113 and 114:
Congestive Heart Failure Congestive
Page 115 and 116:
Teresa Vickers, N.P.
Page 117 and 118:
Board Certified in Nephrology Hyper
Page 119 and 120:
Dr. Kenneth Walker, M.D. “Low or
Page 122 and 123:
PARKS Township Park (305 Orchard Wa
Page 124 and 125:
Houston County Schools Bonaire Elem
Page 126:
Perry Middle 478-988-6285 Mr. Heath
Page 129 and 130:
ALUMINUM RECYCLING OF WARNER ROBINS
Page 131 and 132:
ADVERTISER’S INDEX Houston Lake C
Page 133 and 134:
Directory AUTOMOTIVE Ernie ‘DB’
Page 135 and 136:
Directory HEALTH & WELLNESS CONT. H
Page 137 and 138:
Directory RESTAURANTS Jalsico Grill
show all

At Home In Houston County 2023

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?