BY MIKE PUCKETT

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Brick House Tavern + Tap features a chef inspired, elevated menu rooted in approachable American classics with unexpected flavors that push comfort zones with bold ingredients. 

Our innovative menu, in combination with hand-crafted cocktails and a wide variety of local, craft and import beer makes Brick House a unique culinary and bar-forward venue. 

We take pride in turning an everyday meal into one that caters to each guest’s unique need. Whether grabbing a bite to eat with friends, getting cozy by the fireplace, or watching the game, every visit to Brick House Tavern + Tap is filled with unexpected details that result in nothing but happiness, after all, that’s our craft.

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Apps

Butcher’s Board

Proscuitto, hard salami, med rare shaved sirloin, smoked cheddar, brie, blue cheese, house made pimento cheese, house made crostinis, crackers and house pickles

 

Paired with: Trapiche Malbec

Malbec, Trapiche Vineyards

Rich, red-colored wine with violet hues, reminiscent of plums and cherries. Round in the mouth with a touch of truffle and vanilla

 

 

Duck Wings

Crispy duck wings, brick sauce & cilantro with sriracha ranch

 

Paied with: Saint Arnold Amber Ale

American Amber / Red Ale, Saint Arnold Brewing Company

Malty body with a pleasant caramel character derived from a specialty Caravienne malt. A complex hop aroma, with a hint of floral and citrus comes from a combination of Cascades and Liberty hops

 

 

Drunken Pork Meatballs

Pork meatballs with whiskey BBQ glaze & jalapeno cornbread

 

Paired with: Shiner Bock

Amber Lager/Vienna, Spoetzl Brewery

Distinctive, rich, full-flavored, deep amber-colored beer with an inviting smooth taste without excessive bitterness

 

Salad

Thai Chicken Salad

Chicken, red bell peppers, napa cabbage, cilantro, wontons, peanut sauce & honey lime vinaigrette

 

Paired with: Bombshell Blonde

American Blonde Ale, Southern Star Brewing Company

A rich, creamy golden colored ale fermented at a cool temperature to give a clean finish

 

Mains

The Kobe

Wagyu beef patty, sautéed onions, roasted tomatoes, spring mix, brie & roasted red pepper aioli

 

Paired with: Sympathy For The Lager

Euro Pale Lager, Karbach Brewing Co.

Brewed with a blend of pale malts and generous amounts of German noble hops, Sympathy for the Lager captures the best of both worlds: the clean, refreshing character of a Lager and the huge taste that craft beer drinkers deserve

 

 

Drunken Chops

Two brined center cut pork chops with whiskey BBQ glaze, crispy shallots & choice of side.

Side: Cheddar Mashed Potatoes

 

Paired with: Double Decker Pinot Grigio

Pinot Grigio, Tamas Estates

Flavors of green apple and lime, complemented by a hint of mineral to create an adventurously crisp and refreshing white wine

 

 

Chicken Pot Pie

Pulled chicken, red potatoes, peas & thyme topped with a flaky puff pastry

 

Paired with: Blackberry Collins

Tito’s Handmade Vodka, St-Germain, soda & muddled blackberries

 

 

Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich

Spicy buttermilk marinated fried chicken, fresh arugula & bacon ranch

 

Paired with: St-Bubbles cocktail

St-Germain, champagne, soda & lemon

 

 

Chicken & Waffles

Two homemade Belgian waffles, crispy fried chicken tenders & syrup

 

Paired with: Blood Good Mary cocktail

Tito’s Handmade Vokda, Zing Zang, Guinness, pickle juice, topped with a deviled egg, salami, smoked cheddar & olive skewer

 

 

Desserts

Ultimate Brownie 

Warm chocolate walnut brownie & vanilla ice cream 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY: MIKE PUCKETT