![]() We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. We knew this neighborhood needed more dinner and nightlife options, as well as more Sunday Brunch spots, so we opened Flying Squirrel, a neighborhood bar and restaurant in 2013 to fill those needs. This meant the idea would have to grow into a stand-alone concept. When we looked into a liquor license, it became clear we weren’t going to qualify with The Crash Pad due to seating and kitchen requirements. The Crash Pad opened to guests in 2011 and quickly became a home for all travelers looking for a safe, secure, affordable, centrally located base camp for their Chattanooga adventure.Īs part of the overall plan for The Crash Pad, we knew we wanted to be able to serve booze to our guests. ![]() We call it an uncommon hostel because we tried to blend the best of the hostel model, namely the communal nature and affordability, with the style, cleanliness, and charm you’d find at a boutique hotel. That idea grew from a climber specific camp ground outside of the city to a more centralized location catering to all the outdoor enthusiasts in the form of an uncommon hostel. To do so, I was working corporate retirement plans and life insurance, and Dan was waiting tables.Īfter a few years, we saw the need for a community hub for all the climbers coming through town. At the time we had no idea to start businesses, we just needed to support our climbing and sushi habits. ![]() My business partner, Dan Rose, and I moved here in 2005 to follow our passion for rock climbing. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there. Thanks for sharing your story with us Max. Their creative cocktail menu and rotating beer list along with weekly live musical entertainment appeals to the evening crowd and their Sunday brunch is family-friendly with homemade biscuits and the popular Sriarcha Bloody Mary.Today we’d like to introduce you to Max Poppel. Noteworthy design features include herringbone wall accents with rustic-stained wood strips, exposed trusses with dangling star lights and a symbolic handcrafted canoe skeleton suspended from the ceiling.įlying Squirrel is known for using local ingredients in their seasonal menus for dinner and late night bar fare. Massive beams from an antique knitting mill and reclaimed parts from a 115-year-old barn in McMinnville, Tennessee are hallmarks of the Haskel Sears reputation for recovering and restoring life into century-old materials. Interior features begin with an awe-inspiring ceiling handcrafted from 1,500 end-grain wood tiles in an unfurling of texture and dimension. The two-story layout combines tall ceilings, garage door windows and expansive glass sheets in a seamless transition for ambient lighting and ideal open-air dining. The Flying Squirrel is a locally owned restaurant and bar in Chattanooga with a distinctive architectural profile that makes it easy to find in spite of its location off the main thoroughfare. As a popular gathering spot for adventure enthusiasts, Southside regulars and cultural tourists, it delivers the perfect melding of indoor and outdoor space.Īwarded the national distinction as the “Best Designed Café and Bar” in 2015 by the Los Angeles chapter of the American Institute of Architects, the Flying Squirrel’s exclusive design was led by architects at Cogent Studios and subcontracted by Haskel Sears. The Flying Squirrel ECLECTIC SOUTHERN COMFORT FOOD WITH CRAFT BEER & COCKTAILS IN A FUNKY HANGAR-LIKE SPACE WITH A PATIO.
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