WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A singular culinary vacation spot might be coming to the Discovery Park District at Purdue with the Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG) announcement of a brand new, farm-to-table restaurant that might be housed in a historic barn slated to be revitalized as a future group hub.
The restaurant will occupy a part of the deliberate 10,600-square-foot, multi-use constructing situated between Airport Street and McCutcheon Drive simply off Mitch Daniels Boulevard. Whereas the menu continues to be being developed, it’s going to spotlight CRG’s dedication to “native is finest” and unforgettable visitor eating experiences. CRG additionally introduced Bru Burger Bar to downtown Lafayette in 2019.
“We’re excited to be part of this venture in bringing farm-to-table to each a restaurant and personal eating venue. The partnership the Purdue Agriculture program might be an ideal match connecting us to native sourcing. We sit up for introducing a brand new idea to serve the Larger Lafayette group,” stated Mike Cunningham, founder and CEO of Cunningham Restaurant Group.
The brand new facility — together with restaurant, retail and occasion house — might be constructed utilizing a century-old barn donated by Sonny Beck, CEO of Beck’s Superior Hybrids, and the Beck household. Development will preserve the character and really feel of the historic barn whereas offering the trendy construction and facilities wanted for a high-capacity hospitality house.
“We as a household wished to offer one thing again to Purdue and we thought the Beck Barn can be significantly helpful as a bridge between Indiana historical past, Purdue College and their future growth collectively,” Beck stated. “We’re excited to work with the Cunningham Restaurant Group to develop this icon inside the Discovery Park District.”
A rendering of the longer term multiuse Beck Barn slated for development within the Discovery Park District at Purdue. (Picture supplied by DELV Design)
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The event is an element of a bigger effort to completely understand the district’s grasp plan and can anchor an improve of surrounding Squirrel Park. With excessive sustainability aspirations and expansive inexperienced house environment, the venture goals to set a brand new precedent for what hospitality areas can provide alongside a college setting.
“From the very starting, we’ve had the imaginative and prescient of making a welcoming place to stay, work, be taught and play,” stated Jeremy Slater, vice chairman of capital tasks and amenities at Purdue Analysis Basis. “We’re wanting ahead to our imaginative and prescient coming to life for the Larger Lafayette group with the brand new restaurant within the iconic Beck Barn.”
To be taught extra concerning the Beck Barn gathering house and comply with together with future updates, go to the Discovery Park District website.
About Beck’s Hybrids
Beck’s — Farmers At Coronary heart® — revolutionized the shopper seed-buying expertise by remaining true to a basis constructed on religion, household and farming. Based in 1937, Beck’s appreciates the farmers who’ve helped them turn into the biggest family-owned retail seed firm and the third-largest seed model in the USA. The Beck household is now in its fifth technology working within the enterprise to honor God and assist farmers succeed. The Beck household and group of workers assist farmers obtain success from technology to technology by genuine buyer experiences, product range, seed high quality and efficiency. With a house workplace situated in Atlanta, Ind., Beck’s serves farmers all through the Midwest and Mid-South with 19 regional areas. For extra details about Beck’s, go to http://www.beckshybrids.com/. Comply with Beck’s on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
About Cunningham Restaurant Group
Since 1997 Cunningham Restaurant Group (CRG) has been dedicated to creating unforgettable eating experiences. CRG owns and operates areas in Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. Go to www.crgdining.com to see all its areas, make reservations or discover non-public eating alternatives.
About Purdue Analysis Basis
Purdue Analysis Basis is a personal, nonprofit basis created to advance the mission of Purdue College. Established in 1930, the muse accepts items; administers trusts; funds scholarships and grants; acquires and sells property; protects and licenses Purdue’s mental property; and helps creating Purdue-connected startups on behalf of Purdue. The muse operates Purdue Innovates, which incorporates the Purdue Workplace of Expertise Commercialization, Incubator, Startup Foundry and Purdue Ventures. The muse manages the Purdue Analysis Park, Discovery Park District, Purdue Expertise Facilities and Purdue for Life Basis.
For extra data on licensing a Purdue innovation, contact the Workplace of Expertise Commercialization at otcip@prf.org. For extra details about involvement and funding alternatives in startups primarily based on a Purdue innovation, contact Purdue Innovates at purdueinnovates@prf.org.
Author/Media contact: Polly Barks, phbarks@prf.org
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