Food & Drink EXPERIENCE
By Chuck Staton
Burgers and Brews on the Waterfront Warren beer hall makes an impression with sliders for all tastes, eclectic charcuterie, and more environment for a drink, a meal, a chat. To look out the windows at The Guild is to experience peak East Bay scenery. Over a dozen beers flow from the tap, including the newest brew Warren G – a double IPA with a flavor as unique as the town itself. Though an obvious choice for beer lovers, the food was the real draw for me. First up is their exceptional charcuterie board. It comes with smoked gouda, bleu cheese, and the sweet surprise of cranberry Wensleydale (paired perfectly with their fig jam). Salami, hot capicola, naan, and the impeccable addition of an olive tapenade round
out this excellent starter. The Guild takes subtle liberties to elevate pub offerings, like the Pork Belly Flatbread. You would expect a flatbread of this nature to feature barbecue pulled pork, but The Guild serves up pork belly (a very welcome alternative texture) with jalapeños on a bed of garlic and herbed cream cheese. Choices
CUISINE: Thoughtful, elevated pub food PRICES: $10 - $16 ATMOSPHERE: Warm and relaxed for a drink, a bite, and a chat
Photos by Gina Mastrostefano
As if Warren’s burgeoning culinary scene wasn’t already sufficiently eclectic, The Guild has joined the pack, adding to the waterfront town’s foodie hub. Founded in Pawtucket, The Guild is a beloved Rhode Island brewery and beer hall. They’ve planted their more recent location firmly along the Palmer River at the newly developed Tourister Mills property, accompanying the likes of Waterdog Kitchen & Bar, Bywater, The Revival Craft Kitchen & Bar, and more. The atmosphere inside is perfect for a relaxed Sunday. The enormous windows along the back wall create a casual, inviting
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The Bay • December 2021
