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Church Brew Works is the neatest restaurant I've ever been to. Talk about re-purposing an old, unused building! Let this be an example to all cities with churches (and buildings of any type) that are sitting unused and/or derelict. This restaurant gives "re-purpose" a whole new meaning.
Only downside with re-purposing a building like this is the acoustics. Because the walls and ceiling don't have any shock absorbancy, sound is not absorbed and it gets *very* loud in here! We came here late at night, 9pm on a Friday. It was packed and loud. The way tables and booths are laid out gives every party privacy without putting up huge dividers. It's reminiscent of being in a mess hall or what I think of a dining area to be like in Henry VIII's court back in the Middle Ages. Just an openness you don't get in most dining experiences.
The church has pews, stained glass and a pulpit area, which has also been re-purposed into a brewing station, which may or may not be considered blasphemous!
The food was very good, though a little on the stodgy side. I made the mistake of eating some of a pierogi appetizer that my companions ordered, forgetting that I had ordered the special that night which was cheese and potato pierogis. Way too heavy; I would have been better off eating a salad. I also tried some of the spinach and cheese dip, which was incredible!!!
Of course, the main attraction is the beer. And boy, do they make good beer! I had the Octoberfest, which seemed to be the most popular. It was the best I've had. Also tried the pumpkin beer, which was delicious, as well!
Can't wait to come back here next time I'm in town.
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