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Ja’ll Will Love our New Gastropub Liberty Tavern Serving Up Cuisine and Culture PHOTO BY U&ME PHOTOGRAPHY
by Linda A. Thornton
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aving grown up in a small town in Germany, Giuseppe “Peppe” Gazzana vowed to himself that when he had the chance he would always live in a big city. As a young man, he settled in London and worked in the restaurant business for many years but, over time, decided it was not his true calling. Then, after a chance meeting with his future wife Amy in a London restaurant in 2012, he laughs to think how their whirlwind romance has reminded him to never say never. Once Peppe sold his shares in a restaurant chain, he and Amy spent a year traveling the world. On a stop in Arlington, Texas to visit family, they considered moving to Austin, where Amy’s brother lived, then a job offer for Amy detoured them to Liberty Hill.
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While he loved his new Texas home, Peppe missed the public houses—pubs for short—in London, with their camaraderie and comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. These drinking establishments are an important part of British culture and serve as the focal point of the community, especially in small villages. He began daydreaming of opening a gastropub—a pub that also serves a “proper meal” and not just bar food. Having finally landed his ideal location in Liberty Hill, Peppe and Amy, together with general manager Brian Inman, executive chef Chris Peterson, and a dedicated staff have been hard at work since their soft open in September, preparing for their grand opening later this month. Follow Liberty Tavern on Facebook or at LibertyTavern.co for updates.
YOU’LL BE CHUFFED TO BITS (THAT’S PUB FOR ‘VERY PLEASED’) With 30 beers on tap, a bar, dining room, and beer garden, Liberty Tavern serves lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch, and plans to begin breakfast service early this year. Diners will find ribs, salmon, and steak on the menu along with top sellers like burgers, chicken-fried steak, and Brussels sprouts with a balsamic, chili, and ginger glaze. While seeking to please your palette, the dining room will also be a delight for the eyes as they display art for sale a rotating basis at no charge to local artists. Giving the establishment that distinctive pub feel is the Gazzanas’ goal—to make it a gathering place for families and friends of all ages. With two children of their own, it was an easy decision to add a playground to the fenced-in beer garden, complete with picnic tables and glittering white lights that encircle and enliven the space. They also plan to include live music, outdoor games, themed nights, and special events, to share the appeal with a wide range of customers. 8
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