W. 7th was the heartbeat of Saint Paul for many years.  Home to the Irish railroad workers, the German brewery workers, and a host of ethnic groups including the Russians, the Poles, the Czechs, and the Italians whose presence is still felt in the local restaurants and establisments.  Unfortunately, like many of these streets in American cities, W. 7th fell out of popularity and urban blight took its toll.  What was once a bustling and thriving neighborhood was losing its lustre as the suburbs and shopping malls lured the next generations away from the city.  

I grew up in Saint Paul.  I love this city.  In my opinion, the view from the high bridge on a crisp fall morning will rival any cityscape around.  St. Paul's Cathedral, the State Capitol building, Summit Ave., the mighty Mississippi River, and the iconic 1st Bank building are among the notable sights.

I am excited to say,  WEST 7TH STREET IS MAKING A COMEBACK!  High end coffee shops, restaurants, and shops are coming in.  A market in the old brewery that is taking its cues from the famous Chelsea Market of Manhattan is slated to open in 2017 and the old W. 7th Street is being revived.  So is America's love for classic cocktails.  Bars and restaurants are spending as much time and money on their cocktail menu as their food menu and this is exciting!  

I thought it was fitting to name a company after a street that is growing and being resurrected just as the love for the classic cocktail is growing in our cities.  

WELCOME TO 7TH STREET COCKTAILS.

how it began

7th Street began when I was asked to bartend one of my best friend's 40th birthday party.  I love classic cocktails, being around people, and mixing drinks, so I dove in.  I made a menu with 8 different drink options and planned for weeks how the night would go.  I had more fun than I imagined.  

After that night, I started making up recipes and trying different things. I knew I was in trouble when I was hoping to have people over so I could try new recipes out and see how they fared.  I was hooked.  

where it's headed...

Since that night, I've provided bar tending and mixing services for a number of events and it keeps getting better and better.  So this is my attempt to offer it to more people. 

Here's the hope:  I provide high end craft cocktails and bartending services for private parties and events. Homes, birthday parties, launch parties for a business or new record, art installations, are a few settings that 7th Street would be the right call.  If you would like beer and wine, I would be happy to provide those drinks as well...they're just not quite as fun to make.