A massive restaurant and brewery is the first tenant to open in the redeveloped Macy’s building in Prairie Village, with more tenants coming soon to the complex, as well as The Shops of Prairie Village.
Big Grove Brewery is kicking off its new 13,000-square-foot taproom with a grand opening Thursday, featuring giveaways, children’s “happy hour” face painting, and more. Its soft opening Tuesday was so popular it generated five figures in sales.
Big Grove was founded in Solon, Iowa, in 2013 as a 3.5 barrel brewhouse. It now ranks in the top 75 in barrel production nationally, and has received numerous awards for its brews. The brand operates other taprooms in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City and Omaha.
Among its most popular menu items are the tuna poke bowl (with marinated sushi-grade tuna), stir-fried noodles, the Taphouse Burger (two quarter pound beef patties, American cheese, special sauce, bread and butter pickles on a brioche bun) and a fried chicken sandwich (buttermilk fried chicken, garlic aioli, bread and butter pickles and a brioche bun). It also offers wings, soups, salads, desserts, and a children’s menu…