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The Feve to spice up cuisine

by Mary Capriotti

A lot of banging has been emanating from the Feve recently. The goal of this chaos has been kept under wraps. When questioned, co-owner Jason Adelman spills the beans. Burritos are coming to Oberlin, and in a big way. As it turns out, Adelman, and his brother/business partner Matt, have been toying with the idea of expanding the Feve upstairs for a couple of years now. The brothers have finally started the work on their proposed burrito bar this past summer, and the construction is moving along at a fast clip.

Size is a major theme for the burrito bar. The upstairs of the Feve will be more than doubled in size when the project is complete. The old bar area will be for seating only, and a beautiful new black galaxy granite and sunset onyx bar will be the centerpiece of the refurbished upstairs.

More seating and a full wet bar, complete with margaritas and bloody marys, will fill the rest of the new space. A bathroom will be added a few feet away, so patrons do not have to risk injury descending the two narrow flights of stairs. The addition of the bathroom will leave customers more time to gaze at the moon and stars on clear nights through the new skylights. Photo of The Feve

The food is also going to be big, in size as well as concept. The burritos are going to be made to order in a concealed kitchen. They will encompass the full spectrum of burrito fillings, including chicken, beef and vegetable varieties. All the condiments are going to be homemade, in true Feve fashion, including salsas, guacamole, beans and rice. The juices for the margaritas and bloody marys will be made at the Feve using market-fresh ingredients.

The Feve's new liquor license allows them to serve hard liquor, spirits and wines from 5 p.m. until 2:30 a.m., seven days per week. They will also continue delivering from 9 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. every night. The Feve will commence delivering beer after the 'Sco closes when their new bar is opened.

When asked, "Why burritos?" Jason Adelman said, "The real question is why aren't burritos already here? People love burritos, and they're going to be damned good!"

The only remaining question that arises from these changes is one that has been nagging many for quite a while: why aren't there any plans for a sushi bar in this town?


Photo:
The Feve Burrito? The Adelman brothers are broadening the menu and reinventing their upstairs bar at the Feve. (photo by Cory Mescon)

 

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Volume 128, Number 3, September 17, 1999

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