Ex Novo Brewing Co. bringing brews and bites to downtown ABQ
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A popular brewery and culinary concept will soon fill a void in the heart of Downtown sa国际传媒官网网页入口.
Ex Novo Brewing Co. announced the grand opening for its new sa国际传媒官网网页入口 location is set for July 10. The space, at 701 Central NW, aims to redefine the city鈥檚 culinary and brewing landscape.
Two industry veterans, Executive Chef Marc Qui帽ones, director of culinary operations, and Sean Lewis, general manager, will combine their expertise at the taproom, according to an Ex Novo news release.
Qui帽ones is an award-winning chef from The Bronx, New York. He graduated from sa国际传媒官网网页入口 High School and from Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Scottsdale in 2005.
Qui帽ones garnered recognition for his approach to Southwest cuisine. He was a 2024 James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef: Southwest and appeared on the Fox series, 鈥淗ell鈥檚 Kitchen,鈥� and Food Network competitions, including 鈥淏eat Bobby Flay.鈥�
He has worked at prestigious kitchens from Manhattan to Hawaii and showcases the rich flavors of New Mexico. Qui帽ones will blend traditional Southwest flavors with innovative techniques to create the menu at Ex Novo.
鈥淭his is such a significant honor and a great privilege to be able to join a first-class organization like Ex Novo,鈥� Qui帽ones said in the news release. 鈥淭he opening of this establishment will be a cornerstone piece of the Downtown revitalization project, and I can鈥檛 wait to be a part of it.鈥�
Lewis will bring two decades of experience in the hospitality realm. He has managed establishments ranging from family pubs to eateries such as Tillamook Creamery. His most recent tenure was overseeing Ex Novo鈥檚 Beaverton, Oregon, location. Lewis will bring a robust spirits program to the new Downtown location.
鈥淓x Novo Downtown will bring a unique experience to the ABQ beer scene,鈥� Lewis said in a statement. 鈥淲ith a diverse lineup of craft beers, locally roasted coffees and innovative cocktails, the establishment aims to push the boundaries of fermentation while honoring New Mexico鈥檚 rich history.鈥�
Joel Gregory, owner and founder of Ex Novo, said he felt like the brewery 鈥渉it the jackpot for leadership鈥� with Qui帽ones and Lewis at the helm.
鈥淚t has been my goal since we decided to bring food in-house to not just have some of the best food at a brewery in the state, but to stand toe to toe with the best restaurants in the state as well,鈥� he said.
Gregory emphasized Ex Novo鈥檚 dedication to offering an unparalleled experience at the new location.
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