The 11th Street Station Team
Our Story: What Happens When Two Winners Collaborate on a Project?
11th Street Station and Ernie’s Bar. With Jaime Wisner’s business background and his son Marcos Wisner’s culinary background, downtown Durango’s newest addition is sure to turn heads. After testing the waters in the summers of 2015 and 2016 with food trucks at the 1101 Main Ave property, the Wisners started exploring the idea of creating a permanent food truck collective, centered around great food in a fun environment.
Several months later, the ground work for Eleventh Street Station on Ernie’s Bar had been laid and construction began. A natural evolution has resulted in what you see now. A space that pays respect to the properties history as among other things a tire shop, travel agency and bank, but most memorably as filling stations. A location that invites you to stop in for a quick bite or kick back and listen to some music on the deck. And most importantly always have a great plate of food in front of you and cold drink in your hand.
Jaime Wisner | Owner
Jaime Wisner's entrepreneurial spirit was ignited on the streets of Mexico City where he was born and raised. He was always thinking of new things to keep life interesting, and maybe make a buck at the same time. His natural entrepreneurial skills have contributed to his success as a commercial and subdivision developer and travel business owner. Jaime is passionate about 11th Street Station since he originally purchased the property in 1988, and it has always been a dream to restore it to its former glory. He excited to share his latest development with you.
Marcos Wisner | Owner / CEO
Born and raised in Durango, Marcos Wisner started in the culinary world at three-star Michelin restaurants in New York City, Napa Valley and Copenhagen. He explored international cuisines and various foodie scenes for eight years before returning to Durango. Marcos explored fine-dining and pop-up concepts, but found that these fell short of being accessible to most of the community. In 2015, Marcos opened "The Box" on the property that would become 11th Street station, and thus started the dream of what was to become Durango’s first food truck collective.
Carmen Drulis | General Manager
Carmen Drulis was born and raised in Durango, and she's worked in the food & beverage industry for more than 25 years. Carmen joined the 11th Street Station team as General Manager in 2017. Her love for hospitality and all that Durango has to offer has her living her ideal life. At work, Carmen loves supporting the team, customer service and event planning. Outside of work, Carmen enjoys fishing, hiking, camping and outdoors activities. But her biggest love of all is the fur babies, mostly Sue Bear.
Brooke Meidam | Assistant General Manager
Brooke comes to us from Wisconsin and is the Bar Manager at 11th Street Station. We are lucky to have hired Brooke in 2022 and we have enjoyed watching her rise in her role. Brooke enjoys all the fun activities Durango has to offer including skiing, biking and rock climbing. Brooke is always looking to continue her knowledge behind the bar, and she one day hopes to own her own establishment. Stop by Erie's Bar and visit with Brooke and the incredible team at 11th Street Station.