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| - My wife and I visited this locally owned establishment on a Sunday afternoon in August prior to a d'backs game. We had visited Churn several times in the past (an artisan ice cream shop that's connected to Windsor), but never got around to dining at Windsor. So we got there around 11am, and it was busy...20 minute wait busy.
To kill time we browsed the menu and noticed a couple of things. First, happy hour...they have $5 drinks until 5pm everyday. We're not talking well either. They have a solid selection of craft beers, and eclectic cocktails.
After a few minutes a couple seats at the U shaped bar opened up so we took those instead of waiting for a table. What a great move on our part. The bartenders are great people and like to hang out and talk. Plus when you need help understanding some of the ingredients in their cocktails they're right there to answer any questions.
My wife ordered the No. 22 and absolutely loved it. I tasted it and although i'm not into the fruity drinks, this one was refreshing and flavorful.
I ordered a Deschutes Mirror Pond to kick things off, and then followed up with the No. 63 based on the recommendation of the bartender. At first I was leaning toward the No. 87 which i'll try next time.
Food....we started with the cheddar fondue appetizer. I'll warn you, this is a meal by itself. It's served with fresh apples, sausage, and soft pretzels. The fondue had tons of flavor and even a little spicy kick.
After gorging on the fondue we could have stopped, but for whatever reason I was still hungry. We chose the Grilled Chicken Sandwich with sides of fried okra and chopped kale salad. If you like spicy you'll love the sandwich. It has a curry rub, along with a spicy jalapeno mayo. Plus the bread seemed rather fresh, but I'm not sure if they make it in house (maybe they get it from a local bakery...dunno).
While dining we looked around to take in the full experience. The restaurant has a rustic feel, but the patio is where it's at. I can't wait for the temps to cool so we can go back and chill with friends on the patio. Oh yeah...and grab some ice cream at Churn.
Don't forget to check out the cassette tape wall!
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