While the restaurant business remains one of the toughest industries, Speaking Rock Entertainment Center is taking a gamble on its newest addition, 1682 Steakhouse, tucked in a corner of the venue.
The steakhouse, which just opened, is tiny for now, an elegant bar with hanging light fixtures and four broad booths that can probably sit up to six or seven people. A temporary wall flanks the booths, hinting at a planned expansion in the near future.
A host stand, attentive service, and elegant wood-framed booths with cloth tablecloths and napkins indicate that the restaurant is designed for a fine-dining experience…