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Putt鈥檚 happening? Fresh details surface about the return of sa国际传媒官网网页入口鈥檚 Putts N Pints
The sa国际传媒官网网页入口 entertainment staple is slated to make a comeback this summer
The comeback of one of sa国际传媒官网网页入口鈥檚 beloved miniature golf spots is moving along, with fresh details about the venture rolled out on Putts N Pints鈥 new website.
The , which launched last week, shows that Putts N Pints 鈥 the official name of the business set to revive sa国际传媒官网网页入口鈥檚 former Putt-Putt Golf & Games at 5100 San Mateo NE 鈥 is slated to open this summer.
鈥淢ini-golf is back!鈥 the website declares in bolded lettering beneath a logo sporting a beer glass, golf ball, putting green and putters.
Scott Salvas, owner of Brew Lab 101 Beer & Cider Co., further confirmed the summer opening, official business name and the Brew Lab team鈥檚 involvement with the miniature-golf venture in a news release Friday morning.
The official announcement and website launch come several weeks after a banner signaling that the business was going to reopen popped up at the site earlier this year, igniting excitement and nostalgic frenzy across social media.
鈥淲e didn鈥檛 expect the 鈥榬eopening soon鈥 banner to drive the enormous buzz it has generated on social channels, online and on-air,鈥 said Salvas, CEO and president of Putts N Pints, in a statement. 鈥淚t鈥檚 been a powerful reminder of how many people have memories tied to this place, and how much the community wants it to return.鈥
The property鈥檚 former miniature-golf operation, Putt-Putt Golf & Games, opened in 1972 and served as a popular entertainment destination for families and field trips before suddenly closing in 2017.
Friday鈥檚 news release said the property was well-maintained by its owners 鈥 G3 Investors LLC, a real estate holding company of the Garcia family, which owns Garcia Automotive Group 鈥 preserving the site and its zebra and giraffe statues 鈥渁s a recognizable fixture in the community.鈥
Salvas said the Putts N Pints venture is a natural expansion for Brew Lab, which he said has always wanted to operate in the brewery and community space.
鈥淲hat we鈥檝e really learned along the way is part of being in the community is providing great experiences and great entertainment,鈥 Salvas said.
The property鈥檚 three outdoor putting courses will be up and running again alongside expanded food and beverage offerings, a retro arcade, pool tables, a virtual golf lounge and an upgraded party room. The new business intends to 鈥減reserve the charm and nostalgia of the existing miniature golf course while introducing enhancements that today鈥檚 guests will appreciate,鈥 the website says.
While 鈥渁dult beverages鈥 will be on the new menu 鈥 including a selection of beer, wine and spirits 鈥 Putts N Pints will also maintain 鈥渁 welcoming environment for guests of all ages,鈥 the website says. Party packages for kids and adults are also outlined, with the business prepared to welcome gatherings from the traditional kids鈥 pizza party to retirement parties and corporate team-building events.
With the business鈥 summer debut swiftly on its way, Putts N Pints is also opening up opportunities for sponsorship partnerships and employment. Positions the business will be seeking include bartenders, servers, cooks, game attendants and managers. Altogether, the business will create roughly 25 jobs, Salvas said.
At its core, Salvas said, the revival of the mini-golf spot marks the comeback of an sa国际传媒官网网页入口 landmark for making memories.
鈥淭his is a special place,鈥 Salvas said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited and humbled and privileged to be bringing this back to the sa国际传媒官网网页入口 community,鈥 Salvas said.
Kylie Garcia covers retail and real estate for the Journal. You can reach her at kgarcia@abqjournal.com.