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| - The Brickyard has very quickly become one of my favorite places in the East Valley.
There are not a lot of places that I trust to make a solid old fashioned, but the bartenders here knock it out of the park every damn time. I've had sips of other drinks and all have been excellent, particularly the Pimm's Cup, but seriously, if you've ever in your life been vaguely interested in an old fashioned, get one here. I literally close my eyes and sigh in contentment with every first sip of one. If cocktails aren't your jam, don't fret. Their whiskey selection would make any casual (or not-so-casual) alcoholic misty eyed with joy.
I've had a lot of their dishes, but I think their menu is changing soon (if it hasn't already). Not sure what'll be added or kept, but I have a good amount of trust in their kitchen to keep on rockin' every dish they put out. I'm a big fan of charcuterie boards across the board (heh) but theirs in particular is pretty great. I appreciate hat the servers always take the time to explain in detail each piece of the board. I'd also recommend the street tacos (because street tacos always) and the fingerling potatoes (because if you don't love potatoes, you're wrong).
The service is always stellar here. Everyone is warm and inviting as soon as you walk in, and despite only having been in a handful of times, they recognize me and take the time to make some small talk. All the servers are great about knowing the menu inside and out, and never hesitate to make recommendations when asked.
The environment is pretty cool too. A little dark, but pretty much what you'd expect from a place with exceptional cocktails and an amazing whiskey selection. They've done a lot with a somewhat awkwardly shaped space--it goes surprisingly far back, but is a pretty narrow place. They've got a patio in the back with extra tables that's really nice when weather permits, and even has a fire place for when it's chilly in the winter.
I've recommended this place to tons of people, and wouldn't hesitate to keep doing so. Downtown Chandler can be a little rough to find parking on weekends, but Brickyard is well worth the effort!
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