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The Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange
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The Rieger Hotel Grill & Exchange is a former prohibition-era hotel now serving farm-to-table fare.
Then: Opened in 1915 by the son of whiskey distributor Jacob Rieger, the property was known as a “travelers’” hotel, welcoming railroad workers and traveling salesmen.
- Now: There’s no longer room at the inn, but visitors will find a hopping restaurant serving farm-to-table fare in the Crossroads Arts District. It also houses Manifesto, a modern speakeasy, in the basement.
- Taste: Chef Howard Hanna has a passion for the pig. Any pork dish is sure to be outstanding.
- History Connection: Classic cocktails and the original black-and-white tile floor hark back to days gone by, as does the restored mural on the brick exterior. Just as the turn-of-the-century ad for Reiger whiskey suggests, everything inside is “O! So Good.” Read more
