The Wine Kitchen

on the Creek

Our Story

The Wine Kitchen on the Creek opened in October 2011 in Fredrick, Maryland along Carroll Creek Linear Park. It was the second location opened in our quest to try new ideas and designs, think outside the box and create experiences that our guests, and our colleagues won’t get anywhere else.

When we built the Fredrick location of the Wine Kitchen, nearly 90% of the construction debris was reused or recycled and diverted from landfills. All contractors and labor were hired locally. All materials were either recovered locally or sourced through local vendors. The fireplace mantel is reclaimed American chestnut which is now extinct.  The vertical barn wood is pine and poplar reclaimed from Charlie Keller’s (1916-1990) ‘Yankeeland Farm.’ Charlie was a Frederick native and former New York Yankee(can you find the hidden clue to this?)

The fireplace brick was reclaimed from a 4-story building built in 1817 in Loysville, PA.  The Carpet by Flor is made up of 88% post industrial and consumer recycled content which produces no VOC’s for superior indoor air quality.  Our counter tops are made from concrete and the pre-cast aggregate consists of broken wine and beer bottles salvaged from local restaurants and wineries.  Our Fredrick toilets and water faucets are low flow, water saving, Energy Star Certified.

We are always looking for neighborhoods where we can make a home and build a kitchen.


OUR LEADERS


Originally from Pennsylvania, Chef honed her culinary skills at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has gained invaluable experience working in prestigious 5-star and 4-diamond hotels and resorts. For over eight years, Chef Bri gained experience under the Voltaggio brothers, where she was able collaborate and learn from the exceptional chefs in their orbit. Passionate about using fresh, local ingredients, Chef Bri is deeply committed to the vibrant culinary community of Frederick, bringing creativity and a love for regional flavors to every dish she crafts.

chef kitchen scratch. Bri Mansberger

BRIANA MANSBERGER

executive chef


As an engaged resident of Downtown Frederick for over 20 years, Kat has witnessed and contributed to the area's culinary evolution. Since joining the WK team in 2018, Kat has championed the values of kindness and community stewardship. Outside of work, Kat can be found playing her viola with the Frederick Symphony Orchestra, on the bocce courts, traveling, or walking her dogs around downtown Frederick.

Kat Strauss General Manger of the Wine kitchen

Katherine Strauss

general manager