For Immediate Release

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Arthur Havlicek

President & CEO

info@smrchamber.com

269-932-4042

AJ's Uptown Relaunches as The Garage on Ferry Street

Ribbon Cutting & Relaunch Parties Set for December 5th & 6th

December 2, 2024

 

Berrien Springs, MI - After years of service to the community, AJ’s Uptown Bar & Grill is embracing a bold new chapter in its rich history. On Thursday, December 5th, at 5:00 p.m. a special VIP Relaunch and rebrand of AJ’s Uptown Bar & Grill to The Garage on Ferry Street will take place. The event will include a special VIP ribbon cutting celebration with the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber at 6:00 p.m. with a full public relaunch party on Friday, December 6th at 9:00 p.m.

 

Under new ownership since April of 2024, the name change represents a continued and evolving commitment to honor the long-standing legacy prior owners Roger and Lonna Johnson built within the Berrien Springs community, while carving out a new era for owners Rick Moreci and William Ranick. Complete with a fresh look and feel that ushers in a new era of entertainment, Moreci and Ranick have committed to maintaining the beloved traditions of great food and drinks that patrons have enjoyed for years. 

 

“The Garage on Ferry Street is more than just a new name—it’s a fresh start that reflects our evolving identity,” said Moreci. “We’re excited to continue offering the same great service our customers know and love, with even more to look forward to. New name, new entertainment, same great atmosphere!”

 

Beginning Friday, December 6th, guests will enjoy a newly reimagined menu featuring mouthwatering new dishes that will make your taste buds dance; an all-new specialty cocktail menu designed to elevate your night out with fresh flavors; and new entertainment options, including a Pool Table and Darts, Movie Night Mondays, Trivia Tuesdays, Musical Bingo Thursdays, and a fresh revamp of their Karaoke on Saturdays. 

 

Attendees at the public relaunch party on December 6th, starting at 9:00 p.m. will enjoy:

  • A live DJ spinning the best beats all night long; 
  • Promotional giveaways throughout the evening; 
  • Signature cocktails to toast to the new era of The Garage on Ferry Street!

 

“We are most excited about the many possibilities this new name will bring. While we’re updating our menu and offering fresh entertainment, we’re staying true to the core values of both Wolf’s Prairie and AJ’s Uptown, two beloved pillars of the Berrien Springs community,” adds Moreci. 

 

VIP Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Details:

  • Date: December 5th, 2024
  • Time: 6:00 p.m.

 

Public Grand Reopening Celebration:

  • Date: December 6th, 2024
  • Time: 9:00 p.m.

 

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About the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber: The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is a non-profit business advocacy and collective-impact organization serving Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties. Established in 1954, the Chamber works to strengthen regional assets, advocate for regional priorities, and cultivate an economic ecosystem that prepares the region for future opportunities.

Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber

811 Ship St., Ste. 303, St. Joseph MI 49085 269-932-4042 | info@smrchamber.com | www.smrchamber.com

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