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| - Came here for their Grand Opening. It's a very cool space, very farmhouse/contemporary/hipster/trendy. Exposed ventilation, butcher block counters, shared tables. Large patio out front (the same patio as the old Salty's just a little re-do).
The beers on tap are phenomenal. The list is tremendous, but they do a great job of explaining alcohol content and where the beer is brewed. Although I didn't try any, they have beer mixers (custom mixes of beers...like a Rattlesnake or Black and Tan, but with many more options). Their focus seems to be on getting more out of beer than the standard craft beer options. They also offer wine and cocktails.
The food we ordered was ok. Grand opening means very slow food service. Drinks were fast, food was not. I ordered the vegetarian black bean burger and although it was fine, i probably wouldn't order it again. Very dry and the Hawaiian style bun was way too much bread for the amount of burger. It came with a side of fries. My wife and her sister both ordered the salad options. My wife ordered with dressing on the side but of course the salad came drenched in salad dressing anyway. They both were unimpressed, saying they could've made these salads at home with the ingredients we had at the house.
Ultimately, the atmosphere and vibe pushed this to 3 stars. The crowd felt less "power drinker" and more "appreciative beer drinker", which is a nice change for old town.
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