Bar & grill · Carpenter-Ridgeway
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North Side favorite where a laid‑back tavern turns serious about brunch—Benedicts with bourbon‑glazed ham, pastrami hash, and strong coffee. Highlighted by BRAVA Magazine and longtime Isthmus writers.
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