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We all have that uncle in our family, you know, the one that headlines every epic family reunion. Wouldn't it be sweet if your favorite uncle opened a bar? Well look no further my foodie friends! Uncle Jerry is serving up craft brews and mouth-watering dinner plates at Blue Dust. Whether you're a Homestead-lifer or a curious first-timer, you'll feel like part of the family in no time.
I'm not sure what I was expecting the first time I entered Blue Dust, a name that pays tribute to the steel industry, but I was pleased from the start. It isn't "cold" or industrial in style; rather, it's homey and has a bit of a southwest feel. If you prefer sitting tableside there are various spots to eat comfortably both inside and outside (weather permitting). Honestly though, in a local bar such as this, you're going to want to sit at the bar and participate. Besides, the bar itself is quite lovely, Jerry Miller's daughter, Sarah, created a work of art using blue mosaic glass. If you look closely, you might see the sea monster at the end of the bar.
Once seated at the bar, you can take a gander at the row of craft taps waiting for you to imbibe upon...26 to be exact. Therefore, if your beer of choice is produced by those Clydesdale lovers (man, those commercials get me every time), you are better off elsewhere. Blue Dust is for patrons who actually like to savor the flavors of brews like Eylsian Immortal IPA at 6.2% or Sierra Nevada's Imperial Red at 8.1%. If you don't see a draft you love...um, I guess that's possible...they have a wide range of bottles in the wall coolers too. And if beer isn't your thing, or you need something stiffer to ease the woes of a long workday, Frank (Jerry's son-in-law), will make you a mean cocktail. Frank may stir up something using their house-flavored vodka or...
To read my full review and check out some awesome pics, please go to: http://fork2mouth.blogspot.com/2013/09/blue-dust-family-affair.html
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