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| - Before even stepping foot into the Old Fashioned, the joyous atmosphere is already palpable. People waiting in line outside seem more like they are casually hanging out than waiting for a table. I'm told that a table typically takes 20 to 30 minutes to open up, but it's possible to sit at the bar and order food as well--a much more attractive option if you are there alone or with one other person.
The interior is dark wood, making for a tavern-esque feel. The lighting is bright enough to see clearly, but dim enough to encourage socializing. It feels a tad cramped, partially due to the sheer amount of people in the restaurant, but the skilled servers are able to deftly navigate despite the crowd.
The service is prompt and friendly. The bartenders are alert, and look around constantly to see if they can be of service. I'm told that this particular restaurant serves over fifty different microbrews, all on tap, as well as the popular name brands as well. Furthermore, they offer a beer of the month for only $2.50 a pint--a bargain!
I started off with the cheese curds, which were made perfectly. The breading was fried crisply for great flavor and textural contrast and was thin enough to let the cheese be the star. The cheese itself was a perfect elasticity and size, with great flavor. The dipping sauce I chose, paprika, was good but not fantastic; I had hoped for a stronger paprika taste.
While waiting for my entrée, I ordered a spicy pickled egg of the bar menu, and it was the best choice I made all night. The egg was presented plainly, but the taste spoke for itself. The spiciness was infused into the egg and released slowly. It did not overpower the egg, and the slow onset of the spice really helped to enhance the flavor of the egg and really synergized with the pickling.
The specials for the night were tacos, pulled pork, roast chicken, and fried tilapia and I order one of each. The tilapia was superb--really, I think the Old Fashioned has deep frying perfected. The chicken was tasty, but was overpowered by the salsa roja; the pork, on the other hand, was dry and did not have enough salsa to cover up the dryness. However, for the price of $1.50 per taco, I was well-satisfied.
In terms of drinks, the Moon Man I had was delicious--a tinge of fruitiness and a little bitter counterpoint made for a very refreshing drink that helped to lighten the rich cheese curds. I of course also had to try the namesake drink, a brandy Old Fashioned, which was as delicious as it looked. The mashed up orange in addition to an orange slice garnish really helped to accent the brandy.
The Old Fashioned is definitely worth a visit, no matter who you are. I have heard that their burgers are where they truly excel and I am eager to try them. With very reasonable prices, especially for such tasty food, I have a feeling that this is place I will return to often.
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