Domenico sought to write the definition of unity when he traveled to the United States in 1859. He journeyed to his uncle’s Downtown Grocery where he began distribution of their abundant fare by cart along the streets of Downtown Memphis. Their legacy grew with the addition of ceramic jars labeled Old Dominick.

Today, a globally-branded locally-owned hotel within a street’s cross of their front doors empowered The Craft Minds at Watson’ Shack & Rail, Punch! Bar & Lounge, and Big Grove Tavern to unify toward a vision of downtown excellence. Together they gifted the Downtown Unity Barrel Pick—available at all three locations in Downtown Champaign, Illinois.

Adjacent Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana The Craft Minds at these locations collaborated to bring us the best new piece of Memphis, TN history we didn’t know we needed. Carmel flavor with a dry finish carry an experience much in the way Domenico Canele carried it all in the late 1800’s.

This glorious little trio is just a taste of what Champaign, Illinois has to offer. Home of The University of Illinois means home to innovation and pride. Over 35 downtown businesses provide The Craft Minds of the midwest a canvas. This canvas takes more than one weekend to absorb. Book a stay.