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| - I am giving The Butcher and the Brewer a very favorable review, but I do have one issue that I will get into.
First, the craft beer selection has something for everyone. I was told to get the albino stout and it is now one of my favorites. Strong hints of vanilla that doesn't make it too heavy. My wife and friends picked 4 different ones for a sampler. The shandy was not one of our favorites since it had a little too much citrus in it. Drinks were fine.
As far as the food we read on the menu that it was intended that everyone share and the servers would bring out the food based on the table's pace. I was not sure how I would like this, but they have been successful so why not. Our server also told us the serving style and it seemed a bit weird.
Here is how the orders went:
Me - Starter: Chorizo tacos and Shishito peppers. Entree: Smoked Pork Shank
Wife - Bacon and eggs and tempura asparagus
Friend 1: Starter: Sliders Entree: Roasted chicken
Friend 2: Melon salad and green beens (share the chicken)
First dishes show up and it is the chorizo tacos, shishito peppers and tempura asparagus. Basically all but the wife and my entrees. Well, we put it in the middle of the table and everyone dug in. When you are hungry everyone just goes for it. I ate one of the tacos and some peppers and they were fantastic. Well seasoned and great flavors that were unique with the Blue Cheese added. The asparagus was very lightly done with the tempura and great with two sauces.
Next out is my entree. What? My order is complete and everyone is looking at it. Friends ate my other taco that I would have loved to have. Hey, we are all sharing. Next out are the 3 sliders and melon salad ordered by friends. They each grab one and there is a lone slider that I didn't want to snake. My wife and I cut it into 3rds, not wanting to look like we were making a land grab. I got a little bit of the salad and it was one of my favorites with a vinaigrette.
Next out, the bacon and eggs that really don't lend themselves to sharing. This was closely followed by the chicken and green beans. Well, I got some of the green beans and tasted my wife's bacon and eggs. The beans will be ordered again and I might even order the bacon and eggs. Only complaint: Bacon and eggs didn't really go with the beer. Otherwise it stands on its own. Never got the chicken, but it looked great.
So, overall the food was great and plentiful. But when I order something it is because I have my own taste. Since my dishes came out first I found myself sharing and only getting some of what I wanted. I appreciate variety, but I didn't feel like I had the best experience. I also didn't feel like the server was controlling the food coming out like they said. It seemed like if it was up in the window it was getting served. Didn't have a flow.
Atmosphere was simple, but on a Friday night it was a bit loud. Not a whole lot of flair, but i was there for the food and not the ambiance. Oh yeah, all of the TV's are black and white.
You will find the food has a unique flair that makes it worth going to. Just make sure the ground rules are laid out and everyone is on board with the ordering style. If I go back I will ask that we are served traditionally with appetizers first and entrees all at the same time.
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