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| - Keyword for Brim: Trendy. Almost painfully so. The custom built space is nice, big and open. Outside patio was heated and looked swanky as well. The two floors feature bars on both levels serving all kinds of unique brews. And like the building the staff is still new, but attentive and kind. Our waitress actually compliment several patrons on the boots and blouses.
The menu will immediately remind you of Ballantine in its presentation and way it reads. And honestly, some of thr dishes could swap out at either location. Though I will say, in the end, the food at Ballentine is better. Diner #1 had Mac and Cheese with Salmon and a tap root beer. He liked his meal and said he'd come again. Salmon was cooked well and the cheese for the Mac seemed freshly made. Diner #2 had Bangers and Mash. She enjoyed it, but it wasn't necessarily anything special in terms of flavor. Mash is mash... and the Bangers were okay. She had a Fuzzy Peach Alex that was good enough to finish, but not refill. Diner #3 ordered Crispy Pork Shank. He didn't expect an "assemble it yourself" plate based on the description though the presentation WAS very cool. In the end, he enjoyed it very much saying the pork was tasty and crispy, but the pickled veggies were about 50/50 on edibility. Lastly, I had a Polish Boy. The kielbasa was flavored well, but the kraut had zero flavor and I suspect was from a can. And my bun DEFINITELY was not made to support all that food. VERY MESSY. I would not order again. Our appetizer was Montreal Poutine, with two thumbs down from our life-long Canadian resident. And dessert was peanut butter ice cream with grape coulis and peanut butter cookies. Cute presentation and subtle flavor... we ended up going to Malley's for a proper dessert.
So in the end, if you're looking for a trendy patio spot with lots of unique beer choices then you've found your place. If you want a unique dining experience with great food... go down the street to Ballantine. If I was hipster, I'd come again. But alas, I have no man-bun and don't own skinny jeans.
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