![]() The Rowes looked all over the Valley the last two years for a second location and finally found the right spot in Gilbert's Heritage District. Here’s what Chris Elliott, Tampa Bay, Florida-based CEO of FSC Franchise Co. Construction broke ground just over a year ago. Brass Tap is owned by FSC Franchise Co., the majority of which is owned by private equity partner, Capital Spring. The 4,400-square-foot restaurant will occupy the bottom floor of Building 313, a new three-story, mixed-use space. "It's the target market for us down there.and we would be the only craft beer-centric restaurant around." 4,825 likes 9 talking about this 5,943 were here. "With downtown Gilbert booming, we expect to do well," the older Jessie said. MORE AZCENTRAL ON SOCIAL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Pinterest They are shooting for an early November opening. Jessie, Jason and Jason's brother, Jessie Rowe IV, will run the Gilbert branch. The Tampa-based franchise made its Arizona debut in March 2014, when Jessie Rowe III and his son, Jason, opened a Brass Tap at Mesa Riverview. The Brass Tap is scheduled to open a craft-beer bar and restaurant this fall at 313 N. Flatbreads: $6 appetizers: $8-19 salads: $8-11 sandwiches: $9-14.Watch Video: Downtown Gilbert is a dining hotspotĪnother hot spot is coming to downtown Gilbert, one of the Valley's fastest-growing dining hubs. In this neighborhood, there’s room for everyone. The bar and its adjacent high-top tables might feel a bit crowded for some people, so for a more relaxed atmosphere, sit in the sunroom or on the patio. Across the road, the sign for the iconic Mount Royal Tavern, a different bar in every way, is visible. We especially enjoyed our sliders-three to a serving-which came with an order of solid fries. A half-pound “gourmet blend” of chuck, brisket, and short rib, they’re available with an impressive array of cheeses (smoked Gouda, jalapeño beer), sauces (poblano), and toppings (hummus, Peppadew peppers). ![]() Where The Brass Tap nails the art of bar food is its burgers. Fair warning: The chicken fingers, hush puppies, and beer-battered cod are all extremely crispy. The kitchen has a deep fryer, and it isn’t afraid to use it. ![]() Despite the menu’s amusing linguistic grandeur, other items, like “house-made” tots, “angry” onion straws, and “boom boom” fried shrimp tasted like the same, generic ones you can get just about anywhere. While the meat itself was unremarkable, the South African-inspired sauce provided a nice blend of sweetness and spice. Among the “shareables,” an order of Peri Peri Wings stood out. A beer club is in the works, and the bar frequently hosts beer release parties. We love the way the menu is organized by style, and appreciate that each beer’s ABV is listed. With 60 rotating taps and dozens more bottled varieties, The Brass Tap is serious about its beer. University of Baltimore and Maryland Institute College of Art students, and people going to a show at the Meyerhoff or Lyric, will appreciate the restaurant’s outstanding beer selection and bar-food staples. The Brass Tap does several things well, first among them offering a casual eating and drinking venue in a neighborhood that lacks them. As we’ve seen with places like the Greene Turtle in Fells Point and World of Beer in Locust Point, there’s a place for franchises in the heart of a city. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. Despite admirable efforts to localize-there’s a smattering of standard Orioles flair on the walls-the neutral colors, furniture, plethora of TVs, and even the thin, laminated menus remind us of a Buffalo Wild Wings-type establishment. You probably haven’t-the Baltimore location of the Florida-based chain is the company’s first foray into Maryland. Walk into The Brass Tap in Midtown Belvedere and you may get the feeling that you’ve been there before.
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