A big Crescent City welcome to Dr. John Kirk and his wife Cynthia Parenteau. The couple has acquired the award-winning Port’O Pints brewery/tavern on Northcrest Drive. Kirk, an MD, a gynecologist and obstetrician from Napa, now adds another prime property to the couple’s Del Norte portfolio. Kirk recently acquired the Chase Bank building, Tsunami Lanes and remainder of the block south of the bowling lanes, for future development.
Port’O Pints Brewing company was founded and owned by Rick and Carol White. The Whites have managed Port’O Pints for eight years and will remain as consultants for a short period while all licenses and permits are transferred.
The brewery has been bestowed with 89 international and national awards of excellence.
Brewmaster Devon Beach will continue to serve the new ownership and promises patrons the same high quality of expertise. He credits Rick White for his mentorship and hands-on training and expressed his gratitude to the Whites’ and Dr. Kirk and Cynthia Parenteau for the opportunity to practice his craft.
The Kirks shared their vision for Port’O Pints with an emphasis on providing opportunities for young folks. Cynthia plans to develop an expanded kitchen with and expanded menu.
The new owners could hardly contain their energy and excitement in playing a part in changing the face of Crescent City.
Cynthia, who was unable to be in hand for this interview because of the snow conditions on the roads, said, “Crescent City is an undiscovered gem on the Pacific. We love it, here.”