Hubert’s Sports Bar & Grill Right on “Target’’
Ralph Burnet and Partners team with Hubert’s to continue the tradition
MINNEAPOLIS (Mar. 3, 2010) – Remember where you were before and after game seven of the 1987 and 1991 World Series? Or on every Twins opening day since 1984? Or before game 163 of the 2009 Twins season? Probably across the street from the Metrodome at Hubert’s Café & Sports Bar, one of the most popular gathering places for Twins fans for 26 seasons encompassing more than 2,100 games.
To continue the relationship with Twins’ fans at Target Field, Hubert’s has teamed with Ralph Burnet and Partners to replace NBA City at Target Center with a new Hubert’s. Hubert’s Sports Bar & Grill will open on April 2, just in time for the 2010 Twins’ home opener at adjacent Target Field.
“We’ve had other opportunities to expand our brand since we opened the original Hubert’s in the fall of 1983,’’ said Steve Anderly, co-owner of Hubert’s with Bob Jones. “But none appealed to us until Ralph came along. It’s a partnership that will allow Twins fans to continue to enjoy the great Hubert’s tradition.’’
The original Hubert’s at Chicago Avenue and Sixth Street will remain open and continue to offer the same great food, drink and experience. “With our two locations, we can offer Twins fans the best of both worlds,’’ Anderly said.
At the new Hubert’s at Target Center, patrons can view over 40 television screens showing a wide array of sports plus sample a more expansive and diverse food menu reflecting favorites from the original NBA City menu. As well, there will be a new sidewalk cafe, which will open to the new Target Plaza that goes directly to Target Field.
This will be the third time Ralph Burnet has tapped a local food and beverage icon as part of his hospitality industry endeavors. He first brought Manny’s steakhouse to the W Minneapolis hotel in the Foshay Tower and followed by securing the D’Amico brothers to replace Jean-Georges to operate the restaurant at the Chambers Hotel (now Le Meridien Chambers). Burnet considers both moves critical and financial “wins,’’ and he expects Hubert’s will be an equivalent success.
“We’ve always been an ‘all-purpose’ sports restaurant/bar, and now we’ll have a name that reflects that,’’ said Albert Accion, president and CEO of NBA City. “Hubert’s is a local institution, and we’re excited to be partnering with Steve and Bob to bring that kind of history and tradition to this side of downtown for fans on their way either to Target Center or to Target Field.’’
About Hubert’s Sports Bar & Grill at Target Center
Hubert’s is a full-service restaurant and sports bar. In addition, guests can test their skills playing interactive games, shop at the sports memorabilia store and watch televised sports event on over 40 high-definition screens located throughout the restaurant.
Hubert’s will be open seven days a week – Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. For reservations, call (612) 767-2960.
Hubert’s is easily accessible via skyway, Target Plaza or at street level at the corner of First Avenue North and Sixth Street North.
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