[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 13, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E180]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               YARD HOUSE

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                           HON. ED PERLMUTTER

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 13, 2018

  Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and applaud 
Yard House for receiving the 2017 West Chamber of Commerce Large 
Business of the Year Award.
  Yard House is a modern American gathering place, where food and beer 
lovers unite. The restaurant offers 130 taps of draft brews, an array 
of crafted cocktails, and a globally-inspired menu featuring more than 
100 made-from-scratch favorites. Each Yard House location has a 
distinct vibe with custom artwork, a classic and current rock 
soundtrack of 10,000 songs and glass-enclosed keg room housing up to 
3,000 gallons of fresh, quality beer. Founded in Long Beach, Calif., in 
1996, Yard House now has 71 restaurants across 24 states and is open 
daily for lunch, dinner, happy hour and late-night dining.
  The Colorado Mills Yard House has been part of the Lakewood community 
for 14 years. When hail split the roof of the restaurant in May 2017, 
they needed to close for refurbishment. During this time, they 
continued to pay their employees until reopening in August 2017. 
Throughout the closure, team members were offered classes biweekly on 
topics ranging from beer selection, wine pairings and fresh ideas for 
improving hospitality.
  I extend my deepest congratulations to Yard House for this well-
deserved recognition by the West Chamber of Commerce.