Jenny H.
Yelp
They explain their goal for their IPAs at length on their website. As someone who hadn't learned to enjoy IPAs, I found options that I liked at Manhattan Project.
You'll see in my food reciews that I can enjoy scrumptious food anywhere and with any quality of service, but I don't find mediocre food worth the price even if I'm pampered in a castle. I'm new to reviewing breweries, but I've already found that the experience is not just about the drinks for me.
The space inside was beautiful, with high ceilings and floor-yo-ceiling glass panes through which you could see the action backstage. Could use more indoor seating--the outdoor space was also very well organized for groups, but there was no respite from the setting summer sun.
Ample parking in the lot, gets more crowded in the evenings. If you prefer a different sort of eye-opener, you could try something from their coffee menu.
The place is pretty kid-friendly as evidenced from all the kids who were present when we went, and it was nice that there were plenty of food options they could enjoy, too.
\\ Thai fried chicken, two piece
- I have no idea what Thailand's take on fried chicken is like but this one is delectably crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside
- comes with a leg and thigh, appreciated the tasty dark meat, plenty of meat despite the bones
- the batter is gluten-free! light and airy
- the wings can be tossed in Thai chili sauce (mostly sweet, not spicy at all) or Buffalo (I think??)--clearly it was a no-brainer
- get the nam jim--which apparently just means "dipping sauce" in Thai--for an additional complex refreshing complex citrusy kick
- comes hot and fresh and made to order
\\ truffle fries
- arguably the best thing I tried all night
- the edges and corners of each fry reminded me of the first tome I learned the definitions for those words--they were so well-defined and crispy
- these days truffle might have been a little overdone, a little overwhelming but not this one! the fragrance speaks of a reserved chef exercising appropriate self-control
\\ sour \ the cherry one
- wow I don't think I ever learned its full name but it was a fruity sour that makes cheeks pucker
- tried some IPAs and the rice lager but ultimately returned to my beloved sours
After studying the online beer menu extensively, I came prepared to order the crowd-favorite Half-life or the lighter Redacted, perfect for a triple-degree summer afternoon. The samples I tried of each were tasty, and I certainly intend to get them next time... unless another sour distracts me.
It is also completely understandable and reasonable to come just for the truffle fries.