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| - For those of you familiar with the area, this restaurant is in the same location where Tin Front Cafe used to be. The restaurant is not affiliated with Tin Front Cafe, and has a totally different vibe. It is much bigger than Tin Front because it also incorporates the store that used to be next door. They still have the great outdoor area which will be awesome in the warmer months.
One of the first things that stood out was that this restaurant/bar is partitioned into three rooms. Upon entering the two rooms separate from the bar, you could tell a substantial decrease in the noise level from the bar and TVs. It was a classy and dimly lit, allowing for a much more intimate setting. On today's visit, I stayed at the bar.
Their menu is not your typical bar fare. I got some wings and a burger, which sounds typical enough, but my wings were habanero orange - a nice blend of heat (but not too much) and citrus sweetness. They also were not your typical breaded wings. They were fried without a coating, which led to a very crispy skin. My burger (which I ordered medium) was cooked properly, and was a nice thick, juicy chuck patty. It was topped with friend onions, a tomato compote, mixed greens and cheddar cheese. Very tasty. The fries that came with it were also great. Crunchy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and seasoned with salt and pepper.
The drinks are what stood out the most. There aren't a ton of beers on tap - I think that there were 7 or eight - but the ones that they did have were solid options. But where their drinks are different is in the large selection of cocktails, mules, and wines. I had a Homestead Mule consisting of whisky, ginger beer and an orange slice. Very refreshing, tasty, and served in an ice cold copper mule mug.
On top of that, service was great - extremely friendly staff and owner, who came by to chat and introduce himself.
This is definitely a solid addition to the growing Homestead bar/restaurant scene, and one that has its own distinct identity among them. If you are looking for a place with a huge number of draft beers on tap, then this is probably not your best bet in Homestead. I would try either Dukes, Blue Dust or Dorothy 6. But if you are more of a foodie looking for an upscale bar, that can also provide an intimate dining experience with a lot of drink options - Honest John's is a great choice. Definitely work checking out, especially if you happen to be shopping at the Waterfront.
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