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shafnutz05 wrote:Allagash White is an incredible beer, and I am not even a fan of wits so much. MUST try it.
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Opening "softly" this weekend near PNC Park is an interesting new concept: The Beer Market.
It's a beer bar with a huge selection of 500 beers, 50 to 60 of them on draft, that doesn't serve its own food, but lets customers bring in food from neighboring restaurants and enjoy it with their beers and music.
In the Boggs Building at 110 Federal St., this is the second in a chain of beer bars that started in suburban Chicago. Investors now include longtime "General Hospital" and now "The Young and the Restless" actor Steve Burton. He left his old ABC show, where he played Jason Morgan, in January to play a veteran, Dylan McAvoy, on the CBS show.
Over the phone from Los Angeles, Mr. Burton explained that Beer Market customers can bring in food from wherever they want, even home. The menu also lists restaurants in the immediate vicinity that will deliver food. The beer market works with restaurants, even giving them maps of the tables.
canaan wrote:personally, i think its a headache to go to a restauranty-type establishment and then arrange or bring the food portion of the experience. I cant imagine the diversity of the craft selection is that astronomical that it would be worthwhile.
shafnutz05 wrote:canaan wrote:personally, i think its a headache to go to a restauranty-type establishment and then arrange or bring the food portion of the experience. I cant imagine the diversity of the craft selection is that astronomical that it would be worthwhile.
I tend to concur with this. We love our local gastro-pub, because they offer interesting and delicious foods combined with an incredible beer list. If I wanted the experience above, I would merely go to the store, buy a six pack of craft beers, and drink them at home for much cheaper.
MWB wrote:shafnutz05 wrote:
Just had my first Rye of the Tiger IPA, outstanding.
Had that last night. Pretty good.
eddysnake wrote:MWB wrote:shafnutz05 wrote:
Just had my first Rye of the Tiger IPA, outstanding.
Had that last night. Pretty good.
how is the taste on this, is it real hoppy? Thinking about grabbing a sixer of this and Iron City for the game.
Kraftster wrote:because they don't sell mediocre food (Sharp Edge) then you are probably not the real target crowd.
Caramelized Shallot Dip, house made root vegetable chips
Shaved Lamb Sandwich, herb crusted lamb loin wrapped in lamb belly, slow smoked on alder wood chips, Warm LeBus Bakery ciabatta bread, sriracha-kewpie sauce, pickled red onions
Chocolate Chip Raisin-Nut Bread Pudding, Bailey's Irish Crea, anglaise
Kraftster wrote:Sharp Edge is ridiculous. They have gotten totally complacent with their beers because they're the only show in town. They make their food sound fancy, but I've never had any food there that would draw me back. Although the cheap chicken bites nights are nice.
Fatheads has solid food, but I don't think there beer list is all that impressive. Smokin Joes has probably the best beer list in the city, but I can't recall ever being wowed by their food, and I'd go there for the beer anyway.
House of 1000 Beers is hopping these days and they have no food at all, except for some chex mix available at the bar. They are inviting burger trucks, pierogie trucks, and the like to their parking lot, and that seems like its been a big success.
columbia wrote:So can you take your bag of Arby's to that place and slam down a 40 of Schlitz?
Rylan wrote:Sidelines is pretty good.
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