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| - My coworkers and I work in Chandler, but stay in Scottsdale, so we NEVER go out after work in Chandler...however, after San Tan, I think we may need to start! I had no idea there was such a cute little downtown area, and the Chandlerians I was with informed me that there were a number of good restaurants in close proximity to San Tan that I really should try. Wow...the more you know, right?
We ended up sitting outside (in July), but it wasn't as miserable as you might think...they were able to keep it mysteriously cool, and I was comfortable throughout the entire meal. My friends told me that the building where San Tan currently resides was once a bank, which only added to the charm of the brink building. In fact, if you take a trip to the restrooms, you can see vestiges of the building's former life in the rather impressive-looking vault door leading to what is now, apparently, the restaurant manager's office. Very cool.
On to the beer! I ordered the Sunspot Gold, which is an American take on a traditional Czech Pilsener that distinguishes itself by being "infinitely drinkable", according to its menu description. Infinitely drinkable is right! It was love at first sip, and it only continued as the drinking continued, to the point that I couldn't bear to order anything else on my second go-round. SO GOOD. I think I can even, with a relative degree of certainty, say that it is probably the best beer I've ever had...at least as far as my taste buds are concerned.
As for the chow, we started with the soft pub pretzels, which were fabulous...I mean, come on, it's a soft, warm pretzel served with warm cheese...what's NOT to love?!? Seriously, though...order these. You won't regret it. For my entree, I ordered the Naked Burger (with cheese!), and I enjoyed it a lot. It wasn't particularly memorable, but I'm pretty sure I polished it off, no problem, so...can I really complain? The fries were just ok...hmm, how do I describe them? They were kind of the steak-fry version of Arby's fries, which...I've just never really loved the texture of. Anyway, that's a personal preference, so whatever.
All in all, very good. I want to go back with my coworkers, if for no other reason than the great BEER. And PRETZELS. Mmmm...yummy...
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