Tuesday, myself and my food critic K. headed west to Westood Village to check out the latest in the Tony Yanow, Artisanal Brewers Collective brewpub, Broxton.
The corner spot has been well utilized and is my favorite of the brewpub group so far since it is split into two levels with seating nooks all around and including a patio space as well. The ceilings soar above and practically screams for a mural of sorts. The only downside might be noise levels when the UCLA crowd is bumping (if their football team can pick up a W)
The food was really good, from skirt steak to biscuits to ribs and even a sweet potato tartlet with marshmallows that was like a bit of pie. It is good enough to make me want to return to eat options like the Mac n Cheese and the Fried Chicken.
Notice that I haven’t talked about the beer. I had the GABF medal winning Scotch Ale, Skag and it was really good. Strong and malty and perfect for a fall night out on the patio. I also had a Bell Marker beer, Peachside Pale which was quite nice. But no Broxton beers yet. The two brewer set-up might have reached a limitation on how much can be brewed. So like at 6th & La Brea, expect Stalking Horse, Bluebird and Bell Marker more than Broxton beers. Granted, as said, it is the same brewers but I sort of want to see what beers pair with the particular menu and chef.
6th & La Brea
Mark 2 off of my ABC list, first I got the preview treatment at The Stalking Horse and next is 6th & La Brea.
BUT….
The beers from this teeny, squeezed into the back brewery….
…were not quite ready, so the assembled media crowd had the choice between Bell Marker or Stalking Horse beers (or both)….
…the Hoppy Couple and De Alcala were my two favorites though I think the glass was even cooler with the mall map “You Are Here” emblazoned on it.
And for the second time in less than a few weeks, I was able to hear about the ABC vision from Tony himself….
A review of the house beers and Bluebird Brasserie will be coming later.