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| - I'm reluctant to say "Yay! I'm a fan" just yet. I need to give this Deagan's reincarnate another chance first. I didn't have a bad experience there; in fact, the opposite was true. It was very good. It's just that I kind of don't trust that the menu is practically the same as Deagan's, and you guys know that Deagan's and I are culinary frenemies.
My husband went to Oak Barrel for drinks and dinner one night after work. He loved it. He's a beer nerd and any place that does beer more than half-assed will work for him. So we went back for brunch a few days later. First of all, it is kid-friendly. Good for me, not good for others I'm sure.
The food was good, but a little over the top. I can't really explain it. It was all "too" something or another. Salad was too overdressed; flatbread was too oniony; beer was too expensive; salmon roulettes were too small. Nevertheless, most of my dining companions (2 year old daughter included) enjoyed their meals. In fact, her greek yogurt and berry parfait, priced at $4, was probably the best deal on the menu because it was overflowing with granola and it provided more than enough for her and the adults to share.
Like I said, I am looking forward to giving Oak Barrel a second go-round, because I LOVE the space, and I think it has great potential (and also because there is really nothing like it nearby). The location may be viewed as an obstacle by some, but I think it is an asset. Gastropubs are a dime a dozen in other more populated "Foodie" areas, so I think it's a refreshing addition to this random geographical location.
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