Junction Craft Beverage Co.
Brewery · Junction Area ·
Award-winning beers, non-alc options, and RTDs in restored art-deco building
Award-winning beers, non-alc options, and RTDs in restored art-deco building
"Opened under its current identity less than a year before closing, this Deep Ellum eatery was sold in November to Cody Neathery by Casie Caldwell and underwent changes — including a back-room speakeasy aimed at capturing the neighborhood’s bar traffic — that ultimately didn’t stick. Owners described the operation as a “sinking ship” in a Facebook post, saying the positive changes came too late despite efforts to stay afloat and keep staff employed through the holidays. The final months were turbulent and controversial: chef Josh Harmon abruptly resigned in late January citing philosophical differences, explaining that his seasonally driven, farm-based approach with menu rotations every two months became a hassle for the new ownership. The shutdown was abrupt and has prompted requests for further details." - Amy McCarthy
"A critically acclaimed neighborhood restaurant known for a chef-driven focus on fermentation and bold flavor fusions, the kitchen relied heavily on locally sourced produce and small producers and often changed its menu every two months to follow farms and seasons. Limited cold storage led the team to preserve ingredients as pickles, hot sauces and other ferments, and the staff produced housemade staples such as American cheese, mustard, vinegar, miso and fish sauce. Tensions arose when a new partner pushed for a pivot toward a more nightlife-friendly “bar with food” model and larger, centralized suppliers, and the head chef ultimately left amid a disputed, emotional split that he says was necessary to protect his creative approach and techniques." - Alaena Hostetter
"Chef Joshua Harmon initially announced via a lengthy Instagram post that he was stepping down from his position, criticizing a move toward “more of a neighborhood bar driven menu” and saying the team had tried things that sometimes “made us scratch our heads.” He wrote, “If I’m not making you think while you eat then I failed you. I failed me and my team,” explaining it would not make sense to continue cooking without pushing for that creative void. The post was later deleted; a restaurant representative told Eater that Harmon is not leaving but will take a month-long consulting gig with an out-of-town restaurant group, while Harmon described his status as “taking a step away to do something else.”" - Amy McCarthy
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