Allison writes in a comment…

McGowan’s Pub is now open for business next to Palate. The space looks great. The staff was very friendly, twenty beers on tap. Full menu will be available in another week.

I heard the same thing when I was down in Oakhurst on Friday night.

I had been in touch with Jill, the owner, who told me they would be open in a week or so.  I guess she meant they would be”completely open” – with a full menu and whatnot – in a week’s time.

No website yet that I can tell.  I’ll be sure to let you all know when it’s up.

More than a year after we first caught wind of Palate Wine Bar’s plans to build pub adjacent to their current location inside Oakhurst’s Scottish Rite, I received a report a few days back that construction on McGowan’s Pub finally looked to be under way.

An email back from Palate’s Jill Alikonis confirms it…

It’s true, we are building McGowan’s Oakhurst Pub. We plan to get rolling in 3-4 months. Open for lunch, dinner, and late night; 22 beers on draft.

Bill at the Seen Gallery reports on future plans for his old space at Scottish Rite…

Well.. Well.. Well.. no surprise here. When we were told by PRI (Progressive Redevelopemnt Inc) in July that they were looking at taking the space that The Seen Gallery occupied in a new direction.. we can’t help but wonder if this is what they knew was on tap (pun intended).

Recently posted on www.palatewinebar.com:

McGowan’s Pub Coming Soon in 2009: new sister restaurant next door to Palate Café. Comfort food in a casual Oakhurst enclave meant to evoke the experience of a Sunday lunch or supper at home. Cozy and bright interior, accessible fare, 22 beers on draught, 100 beers in a bottle; neighborhood hangout and dining destination. Will be open 11am to 1am. Sign up for email updates on the Contact page for the latest news about McGowan’s Pub.