Tim Downey, co-owner of Windsor Mill Tavern and newly opened, Tiho’s Tequila Bar and Restaurant is excited to have both establishments under one roof. Tim sees the opportunity to house both eateries in the historic mill as a lucky break following its devastating fire of 2017.
Downstairs in the Windsor Mill Tavern, in its fifth year, you’ll experience a speakeasy vibe with low ceilings, heavy wooden beams, dim lighting, and an American cuisine menu. Its upstairs counterpart, Tiho’s Tequila Bar and Restaurant, open since July, boasts a vibrant, high-ceilinged, lively atmosphere with fresh Mexican cuisine and plenty of tequila. Tim is confident the two restaurants “will complement and play well with each other.”
The restaurateur team is thrilled to welcome Chef Justin Brown who shares the vision for creating a fun, fast, and fresh dining experience. Owner and operator of Gourmet Grub, Justin brings professionalism and organization to the mix and a strong repertoire of Mexican cuisine.
Other team members include Roy Erhart, a new restaurant manager with tequila brokering experience, eager to contribute to Tiho’s success, and Colm O’Connor, manager of the Windsor Mill Tavern, who has a natural ability to connect with people, stemming from over a decade of experience in the Irish hospitality industry.
Tim is thankful to the Windsor community for their support during the difficult financial climate of COVID-19. In response, Tim and his team show their support to high schools, nonprofit organizations, and charities through gift cards and donations. Fun, weekly, budget-friendly specials are offered at the restaurants as an antidote to challenging economic times. They will also host their fourth annual Police and Firemen’s Ball in early October to honor those that protect and keep us safe, including those that directly worked on the fire at the mill.