American Flatbread Company Arrives in the Pearl District
Portland, OR, August 15, 2009 --(PR.com)-- ConoverBond Development, a regional leader in new and historic property development, today announced the signing of American Flatbread Company to lease space in the General Automotive Building, located in the Park Blocks in the heart of the Pearl District of Portland. The building features a two-story modern addition above a traditional three story brick structure. Designed by Portland’s SERA architects and built by Fortis Construction, the building also features expansive, operable windows, exterior decks and high ceilings. This striking new addition to the Pearl was built to the highest environmental standards and is pursuing LEED Platinum certification for the shell and core – a first for a commercial renovation in downtown Portland. Located at 411 NW Park Street, the General Automotive Building is an ideal mix of first floor neighborhood retail (10,000 sq. ft.) and unique urban office space (40,000 sq. ft.)
The Portland restaurant will be the third expansion for the Vermont based company. It is the first on the West Coast and includes a craft brewing operation. The menu is simple: Wood-fired pizza baked in a primitive earth and stone oven, made from nearly 100% local and organic ingredients. They will feature an extensive wine list and serve not only house-brewed beer, but some of the finest beers from the region and the world.
“We chose the General Automotive building for several reasons. We love being on the North Park Blocks; this is a centrally located part of Portland that serves as a kind of oasis between the Pearl, Old Town and Downtown. It has been our desire to be a kind of "Third Place" (see Ray Oldenberg's "The Great Good Place") to our customers and neighbors and we feel this location gives us the perfect opportunity to be just that to a wide range of Portlanders.” Matt Wilson.
Rob Brewster, President of ConoverBond Development said, “When we decided to renovate a building in Portland, the Pearl District’s North Park Blocks was our first choice. I’ve always wondered why the North Park Blocks took so long to re-develop. The Parks are a great asset to Portland and the Pearl. With great views of the canopy of the park across the street, the building was designed to capture the unique setting in the Pearl. American Flatbread is a perfect match for the building.”
About American Flatbread Company:
George Schenk is the founder and owner of American Flatbread Company Inc. He created the American Flatbread concept in 1985 while working in the kitchen at Tucker Hill Restaurant, where a personal passion for cooking with wood led him to build an outdoor oven and his first restaurant. “Food is important. What we eat and how it is grown intimately affects us and the well-being of the world.” George Schenk, American Flatbread Founder www.americanflatbread.com
About ConoverBond Development:
ConoverBond Development focuses on sustainable urban redevelopment, including renovations of historic buildings and new construction projects for technology, health care, hospitality, and retail tenants. With projects in Seattle, Spokane and Portland, the company has earned notable recognition and has created a strong community presence. Each property is built on the same foundation of high quality workmanship, sustainable design and construction principles and state-of-the-art technology, coupled with a professional, reliable and experienced development team. www.conoverbond.com
The retail leasing was handled by Urban Works. www.urbanworksrealestate.com
Contact: Rob Brewster
Phone: 206-390-0105
Email: Brewster@ConoverBond.com
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The Portland restaurant will be the third expansion for the Vermont based company. It is the first on the West Coast and includes a craft brewing operation. The menu is simple: Wood-fired pizza baked in a primitive earth and stone oven, made from nearly 100% local and organic ingredients. They will feature an extensive wine list and serve not only house-brewed beer, but some of the finest beers from the region and the world.
“We chose the General Automotive building for several reasons. We love being on the North Park Blocks; this is a centrally located part of Portland that serves as a kind of oasis between the Pearl, Old Town and Downtown. It has been our desire to be a kind of "Third Place" (see Ray Oldenberg's "The Great Good Place") to our customers and neighbors and we feel this location gives us the perfect opportunity to be just that to a wide range of Portlanders.” Matt Wilson.
Rob Brewster, President of ConoverBond Development said, “When we decided to renovate a building in Portland, the Pearl District’s North Park Blocks was our first choice. I’ve always wondered why the North Park Blocks took so long to re-develop. The Parks are a great asset to Portland and the Pearl. With great views of the canopy of the park across the street, the building was designed to capture the unique setting in the Pearl. American Flatbread is a perfect match for the building.”
About American Flatbread Company:
George Schenk is the founder and owner of American Flatbread Company Inc. He created the American Flatbread concept in 1985 while working in the kitchen at Tucker Hill Restaurant, where a personal passion for cooking with wood led him to build an outdoor oven and his first restaurant. “Food is important. What we eat and how it is grown intimately affects us and the well-being of the world.” George Schenk, American Flatbread Founder www.americanflatbread.com
About ConoverBond Development:
ConoverBond Development focuses on sustainable urban redevelopment, including renovations of historic buildings and new construction projects for technology, health care, hospitality, and retail tenants. With projects in Seattle, Spokane and Portland, the company has earned notable recognition and has created a strong community presence. Each property is built on the same foundation of high quality workmanship, sustainable design and construction principles and state-of-the-art technology, coupled with a professional, reliable and experienced development team. www.conoverbond.com
The retail leasing was handled by Urban Works. www.urbanworksrealestate.com
Contact: Rob Brewster
Phone: 206-390-0105
Email: Brewster@ConoverBond.com
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