Under new ownership, The Grove Tavern in DeKalb promises to return favorites from its menu

The Grove Tavern, a spot in DeKalb known for its modern approach to American comfort food, is coming under new ownership and is promising to bring back some of the favorites from the menu that customers have loved over the years. The establishment, located at 204 N. Fourth St., first opened in 2023 under the ownership of three long-time friends, Jason Engstrom, Sam Patterson and Steve Gackowski. Amy Oster, president of OC Creative and an expectant new owner at The Grove Tavern, said she is excited about her latest endeavor. Oster intends to take over the tavern’s business operations alongside her husband, Brian. “We had been talking about either investing, being part owners, or owning some sort of restaurant for the past several years,” Amy Oster said. “[We] ended up being regulars at The Grove a few years ago and learned that it was potentially up for sale. So, we were able to reach out and connect with the owners and went from there.”On Monday, the DeKalb City Council issued a new ba