Here & There is proud to take you along this week to a Restaurant and Brewery we visited this past summer in our travels to the great state of Tennessee.
And Wow.... maybe even 2 Wows as we visited and chowed down on some of the most delicious food we have ever eaten....truly mean that.
It all took place at the Granite City Food & Brewery at 1864 West McEwen Drive in Franklin, Tenn.
And another visit to a type of business that represents the new trend in America of craft beers.
Granite City Food & Brewery commenced operations in St. Cloud, Minn. in June 1999 and has grown to include 34 restaurants in 14 states.
They have won awards ntionwide for Best Restaurant, Best Brunch, Best Patio, Best Beer, Best Burger and more including the prestigious Nation's Restaurant News Hot Concept Winner.
The entire staff and assistant manager Jason Lloyd were first class in the tour of the Brewery and providing background information which clearly showed that Granite City Food & Brewery is indeed a polished casual restaurant with an on-site brewery with award-winning hand-crafted micro-brews including The Northern, The Bennie, The Duke, Batch 1000 and our favorite Broad Axe Stout that includes a roasted character, rich and creamy with hints of chocolate and coffee.....seasonal beer includes Lazy Lake, Peel Off and Oktoberfest.
An interesting fact passed along to us by Lloyd is that the water used in their beer making is trucked in all the way from Iowa.
Beer of course is available in one of their growlers and offer styles and flavors not typically produced by major breweries.
The patented brewing process, known as Fermentus Interruptus makes replicating the same great taste simple and efficient.
The restaurants also showcase an open kitchen featuring chef developed, handcrafted made-from-scratch cuisine....when you get the chance eat here make sure you try the meatloaf (yes I said meatloaf) you will get a taste that is out of this world.....the best we have ever had.
The new trend in Craft Beers continue to grow ....be sure to put one of Granite City Food and Brewery locations on your next travel agenda........you will not regret it.
Coming up soon another Here & There visit to a great historical location.
Franklin, Tn. Granite City Food & Brewery Assistant Manager Jason Lloyd standing next to the patented brewing process at this Tennessee location.
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