The Riverwest Filling Station

Co-owner Bryan, spearheaded efforts to change city law, working with his local alderman to legalize the sale of growlers. After you've seen the eclectic menu at The Riverwest Filling Station, it should come as no surprise that the owners have had quite the adventures behind them. Even as a child, chef/owner, Bryan, acted on his passion for cooking. He'd tell his parents, "I'm going to cook dinner," and then go and grab one of the many cookbooks in his childhood home, selecting the most elaborate recipe he could find. It's safe to say that his cooking skills have improved, but his curiosity still persists. Nowadays, you'll find him fusing Middle Eastern, East Asian, and varied American regional styles on one menu. Bryan's wife and co-owner, Miriam, originally from Brazil, also shares a childhood background of taking the reins during dinner time. She would often lead dinner prep on Sundays, to allow her mother to have some time off. From childhood, she's had a knack for whipping up her own creations in the kitchen. Now, she helps Bryan run the restaurant as front-of-house manager and bartender, bringing her own style into the mix. Bryan chose to open shop in Riverwest because it's "the most integrated neighborhood in the most segregated city in the country. Community and activism are central to the mission of The Riverwest Filling Station. In line with Bryan's long-time passion for promoting equality in Palestine/Israel, through his journalism and activism, Bryan connects to the local community here through the good drink and wholesome food, crafted with quality, care and attention, as well as offering the use of the space for community events. Riverwest Filling Station owners