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| - I grew up in Pittsburgh but now I travel for work quite a bit. So, it's always a treat when I get to return, spend time with family, and check out their new favorite spots. Spoonwood has a large, roomy dining area inside and out with a great vibe. Service wasn't fast but also not terribly slow on a busy Saturday night. My Mom and I went to enjoy a meal and catch up, so we were quite happy to hang out and enjoy the pace.
She didn't quite like her marmalade wheat beer, but I sampled it and enjoyed it. It definitely had a strong bittersweet citrus peel aftertaste. My cloud trip IPA was cloudy but a little less complex in flavor than other locally brewed beers offered by Insurrection or Hitchhiker. After that I ordered a sampler of their Belgian tripel which was delicious and unique. My guess is that the beer recipes will improve and even out as the brewery grows up.
We shared a simple, yummy salad with arugula, orange, asparagus, and some sweet black olives. The smoked wings finished in the pizza oven are crispy, tender and almost sweet. They serve 'em with a tangy hot sauce that'll keep you dipping back for more. Finally, we shared the Toadstoools' Revenge pizza which is topped with a few cheeses (namely ricotta), mushrooms, and arugula. Well cooked and delicious. Was happy to dip the crust in the aforementioned hot sauce.
Spoonwood makes a lot of beers and offers a large and varied food menu. I'm looking forward to returning and sampling more!
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