Most likely something with marketing and/or graphics. This business is in my blood (I was named after a bus boy). If you had a different career, what would it be? In the winter it’s home on my couch in front of a fire (again, with my dog). When you are not at Stars, where might people find you?Įither on a hike with my dog or at a craft brewery. Plus I know a bunch of the staff down there. Their menu is eclectic and imaginative, and I love the décor. For dinner/drinks: Trident, in the Hingham Shipyard. I've been eating there since I was a teenager. Favorite local spot (aside from your own)?įor pizza: Crow Point Pizzeria. It’s how I do my best research on what’s out there…you gotta go experience them for yourself. Yet you are able to hop on the boat and get to so many amazing restaurants so quickly. ![]() We’re far enough away to be considered a sleepy suburb. I’ve never lived farther than 5 or 10 minutes from the ocean in my life. Well first & foremost I love that Hingham is on the water. With our collective knowledge of the craft been industry and understanding of how the consumer approaches beer selection, we felt primed for success. ![]() And out of all that a belief was born that we could join the fray and make beer that we knew the masses would enjoy. In my humble opinion, we’ve set ourselves apart over the past handful of years with the South Shore’s most diverse & selective beer list. Stars has been at the forefront of the craft beer boom at every turn (even way back when I was a busser helping to lug beer boxes up & down the stairs). Well to be fair a couple of my business partners originally had the idea. How did you get the idea for Entitled Beer Company? It comes with fire-grilled asparagus & basmati rice, and we finish it with a homemade cucumber-tomato salad on top, which really completes the dish. We pan-sear it, so it’s crispy on the outside yet still tender & full of flavor on the inside. My go-to as of the past several years has been the Atlantic Salmon. I genuinely feel like I have thousands of friends & extended family members. What's it like working "where everybody knows your name"? All of our restaurants strive to be on the cutting edge of this industry and adapt ahead of the curve, while still keeping the core beliefs in great food & exemplary service in a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. I’ve remained at Stars for so long because not only have they allowed me to grow as a professional (I started as a bus boy, moved up to server, Beverage Manager, Assistant GM, and finally General Manager) but EatWell is a great company to work for. How long have you worked at Stars? What has made you want to stay?īelieve it or not I’ve worked at Stars since the summer of 1994 (August marks my 25th anniversary, excluding a brief “move to California in 2001). My sister & nephew live in Weymouth, so we’ve all stayed pretty close. My mother & step-father still live in the same house in Crow Point where I grew up. I grew up in the this town playing sports and hanging out with my friends. I’m from Hingham originally (HHS Class of ’96). Tell us a little bit about yourself (your background, family members, passions, etc) Stop on in and tell him The Anchor sent you (and while you’re at it, ask him to show off his “Miss Piggy” impression … kidding, sort of). Stars is a go-to neighborhood spot for so many of us, and it’s always nice to go where someone like Wes is waiting and knows your name. ![]() Wes is also part owner of Entitled Beer Company, a local craft beer company that launched in 2014 and is served at restaurants, including Stars, and in retail. As of this month, Wes has been working at the restaurant for 25 of those years! Recently, Stars received an interior update replacing the tables and chairs throughout the space. ![]() Stars recently celebrated its 30-year anniversary which is a huge milestone for any business but especially impressive in the restaurant industry. even during those hectic breakfast hours. He is often waiting to greet you as you walk into Stars – always with a smile. You won’t meet a nicer, more humble guy than Wes Baltzer. Wes Baltzer is the General Manager of Stars on Hingham Harbor and Part-Owner of Entitled Beer Company.
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