
A ribbon cutting is planned for The Merry Monk, a newly opened Belgian restaurant and pub, Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at 4:00 PM at 90 North Pearl Street in Albany, New York (corner of North Pearl and Sheridan). An Open House with food and beer sampling will immediately follow. The public is welcome to attend both the ribbon cutting and open house. The Merry Monk will be accepting monetary donations on behalf of the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. Albany Mayor Gerald D. Jennings is expected to speak at the event.