The Naked Epicurean Visits Stay Social

The self-serve taps at Stay. Social Tap & Table in Evans. The venue has sought more time to appeal the revocation of its alcohol license. Photo by Ann Beth Strelec.

The self-serve taps at Stay. Social Tap & Table in Evans. The venue has sought more time to appeal the revocation of its alcohol license. Photo by Ann Beth Strelec.

Date: April 16, 2021

Looking for the perfect rendezvous spot to pre-game with your gang? Or perhaps you want to quench your thirst after an outdoor concert? Or maybe you’re seeking out a place to host a shower or play board games? Look no further than Stay. Social Tap & Table, where the sofa is comfy, the food menu eclectic and the self-serve tap selection wide. 

Ideally located in the Plaza Building in Evans Towne Center, Stay. Social Table & Tap is just a five minute walk from sundry activity hubs. Renee Hajek opened Stay with conviction to her mantra – foster all things “real life social” to create a sense of true community. She bolsters that aspiration with her welcoming environment, encouraging guests to relax and mingle.

The Stay. Social Tap & Table Menu. Photo by Ann Beth Strelec

Renee’s passion burns true, as she is a stalwart example of triumph over hardship. As a widowed single mom of three living out a dream during a pandemic, sponsorships by local businesses helped make Stay possible. She propels her “pay it back-pay it forward” synergy by supporting other burgeoning businesses. In fact, this weekend kicks off Sip ‘n’ Shop Saturdays, featuring The Boutique Bus to highlight local vendors. The future also holds Pooches on the Patio opps for your best fur-friends, offering unique treats such as dog beer (pork broth). She’s also launching a new menu soon that includes kid-friendly options. And put May 15 on your calendar for a Cornhole Tournament and Southern Brewing Co Tap Takeover.

There is a lot of activity on the horizon, so claim your seat next to the acoustic band on the patio or under a tent in the green space. Renee and her amazing staff welcome you, new friends and old, to come feel at home and keep that Dave Matthews Band vibe alive. The Dave Matthews Band was a favorite of Renee and her husband. Her preserved concert tickets prove it.

The Dave Matthews Band was a favorite of the owner and her late husband. Photo by Ann Beth Strelec.

Stay. Social Tap & Table, 7025 Evans Town Center Blvd., Suite 205 Evans. It’s open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 11 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 8 a.m. to midnight Saturday.

Ann Beth Strelec is known on Instagram as the Naked Epicurean. Follow her there or read her in The Augusta Press on the first and third Friday.

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