The Clydesdale certainly knows how to make an entrance. Grayling Holmes and his daughter, Megan Anne Holmes-Govier, experienced the VIP preview of James Beard Award-winning Chef Kevin Nashan’s new upscale American tavern at Ballpark Village—and the evening began spectacularly with the Budweiser Clydesdales trotting down Clark Avenue under police escort to ceremoniously deliver the beer.
Inside, the father-daughter duo discovered an equally memorable experience: warm wood paneling and hunter green accents, premium cocktails, oysters, jumbo shrimp, irresistible sliders and elevated tavern fare showcasing Nashan’s celebrated culinary touch. But what impressed them most was the extraordinary service. From the moment Megan, who uses a cane, arrived, the staff anticipated her needs with warmth, attentiveness and grace. “Daddy, I really feel special here,” she told her father.
For two people who have attended their share of VIP events, that simple observation became the evening’s greatest compliment. The Clydesdales delivered the spectacle, Nashan delivered the food, but the staff delivered something equally important—genuine hospitality.
