Knotty Barrel

"The East Village gastropub, which also has its own brewery, is popular for its “Knotty wings” which come in traditional buffalo, garlic parmesan, and spicy sweet chili as well as a straightforward dry rub." - Candice Woo

"Knotty Barrel has unveiled a new barbecue menu offered every Friday and weekends, with pitmaster Kenny Lovi smoking Central Texas brisket, turkey, and sausages over white oak, served with sides like mac salad, coleslaw, and black-eyed peas with collard greens, and sauces like mango-habanero barbecue sauce." - Candice Woo

"Knotty Barrel, a longtime East Village gastropub and brewery, is prepping to open a huge new family-friendly restaurant and bar in Rancho Penasquitos. It will feature a 4,000-square-foot interior and an additional 2,000-square-foot outdoor patio, with 20 TVs, four giant fire pits, a grassy area, and exterior trellis seating. The 19-tap bar will feature several house beers from Knotty Brewing Company, with another 40 beers offered in bottles and cans; cocktails will also be available. The North County branch will serve a similar lunch and dinner menu as the East Village, which includes salads, sandwiches, and mains like fish and chips and pork tenderloin with mushrooms, shallots, cauliflower puree, and sauteed rainbow carrots. A new constant will be weekend breakfast service, starting at 8 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays." - Candice Woo