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| - I'm a little bit of a hippie at heart so I probably am biased when I say that I love this place and it's likely my favorite spot in Arcadia.
A microbrewery with delicious food, a HUGE outdoor patio that's dog-friendly, amicable and helpful staff, and oh, right, did I mention that their beer is amazing? What's not to like?
Let's start off with food (because I'm a junkie). I've raved about the Tavern's sweet potato tots, but these guys' sweet potato fries are, impossibly, even better. How do you make better, better? I could eat a bucket of these and drink beer and I'd call it a night out. Chicken salad wrap is great, so is the green chili dip. Beware of the green chili pulled pork sandwich if you're worried about your bread going soggy (it will). Overall, the food is a smash.
Brews: huge and fantastic selection. They regularly rotate out selections as things go in and out of season, so the lineup is always changing. Some steady favorites of mine: Dragoon IPA, Grand Canyon Amber, and the local Monje Azul (a light beer with a bit of a kick, if you're feeling light beer but want something with more substance than a Coors Light). Chainsaw and Hefe is good too. Basically, you can't go wrong.
Environment: This is what I love about OHSO. I look at the vibe of this place as sort of like the Vig but much more laid back and friendly. The outdoor patio in the back is spread out and open - great for socializing. There are a few TVs so you can keep up with the scores, but not enough around to turn you into a social outcast just sitting there watching TV by yourself. All in all, the place gives off a very relaxed, vintage villa aura, with a smidge of contemporary to it. It's sweet.
Complimentary valet, root beer candy at the hostess stand, great people, and the part that doesn't make you feel guilty about leaving your pooch at home: they make homemade dog biscuits from leftover grain from brewing, mixed with peanut butter and some other goodies, so your pup can have a good time too when you get home! Top-notch service. I'm hooked for life.
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