Brewstone Beer Company - Monroeville

Hi all,

Today I want to talk about Brewstone Beer Company located out near Monroeville. I went there for a 30th birthday party for my friend, Colleen. It was pretty awesome! The atmosphere was amazing. Really nice, large bar area and its great for watching sports games. Each individual booth in the bar section had its own television for whichever sport game you are looking. Sort of like Damon's in this regard. And also, there is a waitress for the tables so you don't have to worry about going up to and waiting for a drink at the busy bar. And the waitress, she was on point with the signature drinks. She flat out told me not get a certain drink because it was 'nasty.' She claimed that it had been returned on several other occasions and it just wasn't a drink that was popular. I respect when a waitress/waiter can be honest and actually know the menu.

For the party, they sectioned off the entire back of the bar. There was great space, even once the DJ arrived. It would also be a great place in the warmer months. There is an outdoor patio with great seating and if it is a bit chilly there are individual heaters. For her party, it was snowing so an outdoor celebration wasn't an option!

Now to the good stuff..the FOOD! Her husband ordered a variety of appetizers; pizza, wings, spinach/artichoke dip, bruschetta and a vegetable tray. His mother also provided a cake and cake pops! Up first, the pizza. It was to die for. I was so full after the first walk through of the appetizers, but the staff just kept refilling each item and I could not stop eating the pizza. It was sooo cheesy and garlicky. Even the dough had great flavor. Paired with their Ranch dressing = awesome! Definitely a must order any time you go!

Spinach/Artichoke Dip. Hot and gooey; when you used the spoon to put it on your plate, the cheese just oozed from the serving bowl to your plate.

Wings. Crisp and perfectly cooked. However, for the party, they left them plain but provided BBQ and hot sauce to spoon over yourself. I love that idea, then if people just want to eat them plain with ranch they can too. You don't really have to worry about pleasing everyone with a ton of different flavors.

Bruschetta. An appetizer favorite and was very delicious. Served with crispy crostini (toasted bread), it was the perfect light bite paired with the pizza.

Now, Monroeville is sort of far for me to travel to hang out and drink because then I would have to drive back to the city; however, I do have friends that live out that way and that is a definite must stop spot and then spend the night!

Please, check out Brewstone Beer company, not for just the great tasting beer selections, but also the great tasting appetizers, especially the pizza. Let me know what you think!!!!

Casey's on Rte. 8

     If you're ever in the area (Rte 8/ Glenshaw area), stop in at Casey's.  It's a nice change from the strip of fast food restaurants when you first drive onto Route 8.

     I first went there after a softball game with a few of my teammates. We all know I love to eat, so I ordered a small pizza (half cheese/half banana peppers), wings, cheese balls and I also had some french fries, chicken fingers and a grilled chicken salad from my team members.

From my team members: the salad was pretty big and unhealthy in every way. However, it was so tasty. Piled high with shredded mozzerella cheese, you can't really go wrong. Then the french fries; probably my favorite part. But then again, I LOVE french fries. Hot, crispy and warm dipped in ketchup and ranch. Mmmm. Chicken fingers were a little over done but they were your classic frozen finger, nothing to rave about but when your in the mood for chicken fingers, these will satisfy that craving.

My dishes: Cheese balls: how can you dislike anything fried? Exactly, you can't. They weren't your typical fried cheese. These little balls were made with cheddar cheese. I've never had fried cheddar cheese, but they were pretty darn close to beating out the fried mozzerella, especially dipped in ketchup!

Pizza: Gooey, melty cheese; not a lot of sauce (which I love), and doughy bread. For a four slice pizza and the price, you really can't go wrong. It curbs your craving for pizza and cheese in one bite. Finally, the wings: very messy and crispy and done just right.

     Obviously after I was done, my stomach hurt because it was so full. But it was totally worth it. For a family restaurant, they have some good food and the price is just right. You can satisfy all of your cravings and not still not break the bank. Plus, they have cheap drafts and bottled beer with a huge dining area to either just stop in for dinner or celebrate your favorite sport's team. A nice little sport's bar without the hustle and bustle of the downtown traffic and the downtown idiots (unless you're into that).

Stop in, check it out and let me know what you think!