Kitchen Doors, October 2018

KITCHEN DOORS

{where we ate this month}

Oktoberfest is upon us! Here are a few places to raise a glass — and enjoy a delicious meal.

PEORIA ARTISAN BREWERY AND GASTROPUB

Peoria

My sister and I arrived when this brewery/gastropub opened and within 15 minutes, every seat was filled. On Sunday, PAB features brunch in addition to a few selections from their daily craft food menu. We started by sampling a flight of PAB beers. Our favorite was the Honeysuckle Street Amber Red Ale for its perfect balance of sweet malt and mild hop tartness. We couldn’t decide between brunch and lunch, so we got both and shared. First up were the spent grain hotcakes served with whipped butter, warm bourbon maple syrup and two thick slices of bacon. Next, we ordered their signature PAB burger. Accompanied by crispy fries, the PAB is a juicy Angus beef patty on top of a toasted brioche bun topped with melted Muenster cheese, sweet and savory bacon jam and a touch of aioli. By the end of our meal, there wasn’t a crumb left on either of our plates and we were already making plans to go back. — Lisa Mullavey