3 Brothers Deli and Brewhouse

The Boro Bites gang was thirsty and hungry, so we decided to head over to 3 Brothers Deli and Brewhouse to quench our thirst and feed our appetites. Jesse and I arrived at 3 Brothers, located off the square at 223 W. Main St, before Ryan and our super-special guest Mike so we had some time to take in the atmosphere. In March of 2010, the original building that housed 3 Brothers was severely damaged by a fire. When they reopened, the building had been completely redesigned; the dining area is open, the bar has plenty of seats, and the stage for performers is where everyone can see it. There are a few tables outside as well for those wishing to enjoy the weather.

After sitting unacknowledged for a few minutes I pulled out my timepiece and started watching it. Nine minutes later we were greeted by a server, given menus, and our drink order was taken. I would like to say that this is the first time I have had to wait at 3 Brothers but unfortunately it seems that this is a pretty common occurrence when dining there. I don't want this information to dissuade people from going here and enjoying what this place has to offer, I simply want everyone to be aware that 3 Brothers might not be the place you want to go to if you have a tight time schedule. If you're not in a rush and are ready to kick back, relax, and enjoy a beer (or soft drink, if that's your thing) and some lunch or dinner, 3 Brothers might be the perfect place.

3 Brothers has a great selection of beers (approx. 20 on draft and 60+ bottles), but I was in the mood for an old favorite, a Black & Blue. Traditionally made with Guinness and Blue Moon, the Black & Blue at 3 Brothers uses Sweetwater Blue instead, so I was interested in seeing their take on a favorite beverage. I wish I could tell you how good it was, but a few sips in I realized that I had been served a Black Velveteen instead. Fortunately for me the Black Velveteen, half stout and half Woodchuck Cider, was pretty tasty; a little on the sweet side due to the Cider but still smooth and totally drinkable. In addition to the beers, 3 Brothers offers various mix drinks.

With our party complete with the arrival of Ryan and Mike, we decided to get to the eating with an order of the Fireball Fritters. A 3 Brothers family recipe, these delicious morsels contain Italian sausage, cream cheese, and some secret ingredients that all join together in a deep fryer to make a little magic. Combined with what could be best described as a buffalo-style sauce, the fritters are appropriately named and perfectly hot. We ate them too fast to get a picture, sorry!

Uncle Dave's French Dip with Chips

Next up for me was Uncle Dave's French Dip with a side of 3 Brothers' awesome homemade chips. The sandwich was delicious. The roast beef was cooked through but still tender and super flavorful, the Swiss cheese was melted to perfection, and the bread was toasted just the right amount. I especially appreciated that the sandwich itself was dry. I know that might sound strange since French Dip sandwiches are served with au jus for dipping, but having the sandwich dry from the start allows the bread to still retain a bit of its toasty texture after it's dipped in the au jus (which I think also helps it absorb all that delicious au jus flavor) instead of just ending up being soggy, soft bread that gets even soggier when you dip it. The chips at 3 Brothers are made in house and sprinkled with a bit of parmesan cheese. They are on the thicker side and taste great with the horseradish sour cream.

Big Brother sandwich with French Fries

The Big Brother comes loaded up with slaw, fries (yes, on the sandwich), and your choice of meat and cheese, grilled in-between sourdough bread. Jesse got his with corned beef and provolone cheese. The fries, like the chips, are sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

Hot Buffalo Wings

Mike got the Buffalo Wings tossed in hot sauce. I was lucky enough to get to try one and it was very good. The outside was slightly crisp, the chicken was juicy, and the sauce had a great flavor. Mike said they're some of the best hot wings he's had in town, and Mike knows hot wings.

The Judge's Reuben

Ryan ordered The Judge's Reuben. I love a good Reuben. Conflicting stories exist on the origin of this amazing sandwich but whoever invented it was, in my opinion, a complete and total food genius. Corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Russian or Thousand Island dressing, rye bread. Eat and enjoy! 3 Brothers uses Thousand Island dressing and a marbled rye bread to make their Reuben and just looking at that picture up there makes me want to go down to 3 Brothers and get one.

The menu at 3 Brothers has a lot of choices to satisfy whatever craving you may be having when you arrive. They have many different appetizers, sandwiches, salads, and pastas. The kids menu has some kid-friendly choices the little-ish ones are sure to enjoy. There is a lunch special and various happy hour offerings (M-F, 3pm-7pm) through the week. The prices are reasonable so you are sure to find something good to eat that doesn't break the bank. You can expect to catch some form of entertainment if you go there at night, which can be anything from live music, to trivia, to Mario Kart tournaments, to watching the game on one of the flat screens or their projector screen, to many other different events. I'm sure I'll be back to 3 Brothers soon; if you havn't been yet, you should definitely give it a try.