The Brickhouse Kitchen & Bar
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In a converted warehouse downtown, this is the sort of place that could pull in a trendy crowd based solely on its exposed brick and wood-beam interior, but the open kitchen also delivers. Local ingredients are used to create dishes with international appeal (think trout with a ginger chili glaze, New York strip with mustard-and-pepper crust, or coconut chicken curry). The restaurant has a solid wine list, and classic desserts like berry cobbler and crème brûlée for sweet-toothed diners. Dietary purists will be pleased by the number of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free offerings. Upstairs, Marc's Lounge serves cocktails and sharing plates from 5 pm on, with live music.
