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Lyric Kitchen · Bar expands community focus with local hour launch

“We’re proud to be a downtown gathering spot that champions local makers. Local Hour gives us a chance to highlight Minnesota’s incredible breweries and distilleries, while partnerships with Old World Meats and Burgess Family Sugarhouse help us celebrate local flavor throughout our entire menu.”

Lyric Kitchen · Bar. Submitted

Lyric Kitchen · Bar is raising a glass to local flavor with the launch of Local Hour, a new happy hour designed to celebrate the local flavor of Minnesota.

Beginning Tuesdays through Thursdays at 3 p.m., guests are invited to kick back and enjoy a curated lineup of drink and appetizer specials that reflect Lyric’s deep-rooted commitment to the community.

Local Hour features:
 $5 Minnesota beers
 $2 off local spirits
 $2 off flatbreads and select appetizers

Located inside the Holiday Center in Downtown Duluth, Lyric Kitchen · Bar proudly partners with regional producers like Old World Meats and Burgess Family Sugarhouse. With more than 50% of its beer list sourced from Minnesota breweries, Lyric continues to showcase and support the area's rich food and beverage scene.

Lyric Kitchen · Bar flatbread. Submitted

“We’re proud to be a downtown gathering spot that champions local makers,” said Brianna Gunderson, General Manager of the Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth. “Local Hour gives us a chance to highlight Minnesota’s incredible breweries and distilleries, while partnerships with Old World Meats and Burgess Family Sugarhouse help us celebrate local flavor throughout our entire menu.”

Guests can enjoy Local Hour inside and outside the restaurant on Lyric’s summer patio, which is now open for the season. The patio, which first opened last summer, has quickly become a favorite downtown destination — offering the perfect blend of city energy and fresh air for happy hour or casual dining.
Lyric Kitchen · Bar patio drink. Submitted

“We’ve always believed good food and drink don’t have to be complicated — they just have to be done right,” said Ethan Wolf, Food & Beverage Director. “Local Hour gives our guests a chance to try some of our favorite offerings at a great value, whether you're meeting friends on the patio or grabbing a drink after work.”

Free parking is always available for dining guests inside the Holiday Inn Parking Ramp on First Street. Lyric Kitchen · Bar is located at 205 West Superior Street in the Holiday Center.

To stay up to date with all the latest happenings at Lyric Kitchen · Bar, visit Lyric’s website and follow Lyric on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram (instagram.com/lyrickitchenbar/).

About Lyric Kitchen · Bar
Lyric Kitchen · Bar offers a fresh and playful approach to dining in Downtown Duluth. Located in the historic Lyric block inside the Holiday Center, the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a full bar and menu highlighting comfort food, local flavor, and a laid-back, come-as-you-are atmosphere.

Lyric Kitchen · Bar is part of the Holiday Inn & Suites – Duluth Downtown and is proudly owned and operated by Lion Hotel Group, a division of Labovitz Enterprises. Lion Hotel Group also owns and operates a portfolio of hotels across Minnesota and Florida.

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