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Originally Posted by Bones
I've been to Sidecar a lot, I respect what they are doing and enjoy their beer selections along with many of their dishes. However, it just isn't consistent enough. I'm not going to go into a critique of the place, I think gastropub and I think Standard Tap, Royal Tavern, N. 3rd, Good Dog. I feel Sidecar is a good bar with above average food. I don't think a bar with above average food stands out THAT much in this city. It's like SPTR, it's cool for where and what it is, but you don't necessarily see people seek it out who don't live in the hood. I guess the word gastropub may be the culprit in this instance as it is subjective. So let me re-phrase by saying we need something along the lines of Royal Tavern in this hood. At least that is my personal opinion.
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Fair enough.
And you were right when you said using the term "gastropub" was the culprit. Having said that, I was going by something akin to Wikipedia's definition (
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gastropub), which I guess means the difference wasn't subjective in this instance. (Since it sounds like you agree with me that the fare at Sidecar is definitely a cut above standard "pub grub.")
Perhaps I just haven't experienced the inconsistency you have. My experience with the food (and drinks) at Sidecar has been consistently
far above average.
And judging from all the taxis I often see dropping off & picking up people there, I definitely think those who don't live in the 'hood do seek it out.
My only complaint is that, lately, it can often be very hard to get a seat. So, though I agree the 'hood could use some places like Standard Tap, Royal Tavern, N. 3rd, Good Dog, etc. I also wouldn't mind seeing a couple/few more Sidecars around here. Or Pumpkins... or Trias.
07-08-2008, 11:24 AM
