Sam's at the Montrose goes, and Rails Craft Brew & Eatery arrives.

Rails on Facebook.

The second location of Rails Craft Brew & Eatery will take over the Sam's at the Montrose space. Rails is from Seymour, and as with Flat12 Bierwerks before it, I think you'll see more "northern" independent food and drink businesses opening branches hereabouts.

My cherished hope always has been for Three Floyds Brewing Company to be one of them. A boy can dream.

Meanwhile, all the best to Sam Anderson at his Highlander Point shop. This might well be good thinking on the part of all involved.

Sam's at the Montrose closes in Clarksville; Rails Craft Brew & Eatery to take over Clarksville building, by Chris Morris (Forever Clark County)

... Sam Anderson, who owns the building and operated Sam's at the Montrose, said the move makes sense. Sam's at the Montrose was open five days a week since opening 2 1/2 years ago after a fire destroyed Sam's Food & Spirits in New Albany in December 2013. Anderson said his Sam's restaurant at Highlander Point will remain open seven days a week and continue its catering operation. The Highlander Point restaurant has been open since 1991.

"This is a good thing. They will be open seven days a week and this will allow us to focus on one location in Floyds Knobs," Anderson said. "They are turning [Montrose building] into more of a destination. It's time to let someone else drive the boat for a while."

Business First on Sam's at The Montrose.

It's a solid idea to use the Montrose space rather than rebuild, and my view all along has been that "location" problems are far fewer than many people imagine if the the idea is to brand or co-brand as Sam's. He's right; it's the back door to Clarksville, and the older (original) part of Clarksville soon will be thought of as entirely separate from the big box madness; rather, it will be the quaint part of town by the Greenway.

If you ask me, it's a power move, albeit it one owing to circumstance.

Landmark New Albany restaurant opens part-time in new location, by Caitlin Bowling (Business First)

The fire that consumed Sam's Food & Spirits' New Albany location was tragic, but it gave owner Sam Anderson a chance to reinvent the business slightly ...

... The Sam's New Albany location won't reopen, but Anderson has started running a part-time version of Sam's at Montrose Plantation, a historic home built in Clarksville in the 1800s. Anderson has owned the building, which is at 318 W. Lewis and Clark Parkway, since 1996. It has served as a restaurant before and most recently as an events venue.

Montrose will continue to serve as an events venue for weddings and parties, and starting Oct. 20, the building will operate as Sam's at The Montrose from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday. It will feature the same menu and, like the other locations, offer free popcorn to guests. But the goal is to emphasize the business more as a restaurant than a sports bar.

Sam's at The Montrose extends business hours: Now open from Tuesday through Friday.

Straight off the wire. I'm delighted to see an institution back on its feet, and making use of a great property.

We at Sam's Food & Spirits want to thank our loyal customers for their patronage. Our Highlander Point location is thriving and we have enjoyed serving you Fridays at The Montrose.

We're pleased to announce that Sam's at The Montrose will extend our restaurant hours to Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Enjoy your Sam's favorites at 318 W. Lewis and Clark Parkway, Clarksville, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 30!

The Montrose, a Clark County historic gem, is also available for special events Saturdays and Sundays. We also offer full service catering at our place or yours and licensed bartending.

Call us at 945-9757, or come see the new Sam's Tuesdays through Fridays.

For reservations or carry-out at Highlander Point, call 923-2323.