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Catching Up With McGee’s
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Posted by Bakontributor Mon Apr 14, 2008 14:47:00 PDT
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Catching Up With McGee’s

By Heather Abernathy, Bakotopia.com contributor

For nearly four years, Bakersfield has been graced with the presence of a restaurant that has exceeded expectations of all guests time and time again - McGee’s! 

McGee’s at the Icehouse - 3401 Chester Ave., was opened in September of 2005 by owners Neal and Robin McGee.

The ambiance of the restaurant alone is enough to transport one out of Bakersfield for a short moment in time. Once you’ve tried the food, wine and service, we know you'll be back. McGee’s has always been a wonderful experience for those who have had the pleasure visiting this gem.
 
Over the past year and a half, McGee’s has undergone a few changes in hands and of course some rumors flew.

Allow me to clarify those by stating that we are in fact here and we have never left – despite a brief period of creative indifference. What we now have is the support from a group of people who recognize McGee’s for the jewel that it is.

Our Executive Chef Brian Kirkland was in charge before any noticeable changes took place in the past, and is still working wonders in the kitchen today.

His co-chef, Thomas Chairez, was also creating some pretty fabulous food before the initial change in hands. We still have some of the same front of house staff and the live entertainment for which McGee’s has always been known.

Newly appointed General Manager Josh Anderson, Entertainment Director Christian Flores, Banquet Coordinator Heather Abernathy and Co-Chefs Brian Kirkland and Thomas Chairez have been brainstorming non-stop to renovate McGee’s.

A new menu was on the top of the list, and I must say, they have done an awesome job…

Barbeque quail with a blackberry bourbon bbq sauce and our crab salad Napoleon appetizer are some of our nightly features. A new Muffaletta and Chicken Foccaccia sandwich is now on the lunch menu.

We also offer 10% discounts to county employees and medical employees (with badges) at lunch time and run regular nightly specials. Watch out for our new delivery service coming soon, too!

For those in search of the perfect drink, we still carry a great wine selection and then some.

New to McGee’s is an ice cold tap: Hefeweizen, Sierra Nevada, and Miller Lite are ice cold all day, every day! We even carry a seasonal tap beer, which at the moment is Sam Adams Summer Ale. 

Martini Tuesday happens to be my favorite night of the week because you can get one of Christian’s tasty hand-shaken Martinis for $5.

Equipped with happy hour specials on drinks and our bar menu and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, you’re sure to leave pleased. Don’t forget, Friday is Latin Night, so get your friends and come salsa to one of Bakersfield’s best Latin D.J.’s.

We still cater to large parties, in house as well as off site. Come over to McGee’s and see what a good thing change can be!!                

McGees, 3401 Chester Ave., 323 - 8730         

Story also printed in Bakotopia magazine, issue 33, 7-24-08

 

 

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