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First Look: Branch 27
Editor's note: Chef Bob Zrenner left Branch 27 in November 2009. His replacement, John Manion, introduced an entirely new menu when he took over th...
belinda66 from Gold Coast - May 06, 2009 at 5:04 PM
Kathleen, you nailed it! The chef added a tapas-style octopus casserole and calamari to burgerland to spice things up a bit - but, just as the turkey burger, those dishes were boring and not hot when served. What bothers me is a now spreading tendency at wanna be- hip n'neighborhoody restaurants to charge 10$ for a glass of wine that I can buy for 12$ at White Hen.
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westtown from West Town - April 11, 2009 at 9:47 AM
We went last weekend, unlike the review questioning the menu, we enjoyed our meal and didn't mind seeing items you have seen on other menu's, the squid appetizer with a Greek twist was very good, while the lamb shank with white beans was very good. The atmosphere was upbeat, 30-40 crowd. Branch 27 isn't trying to reinvent the wheel. Many restaurants have gotten to fancy, and with fancy comes a cost, we thought it was well priced. That is why its a neighborhood restaurant, but can appeal to anyone looking for a good meal. Finally, Branch 27 has a great beer selection, microbrews you don't find everywhere i.e. Dogfish 90 minute pale ale.
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