I got there before everyone else which gave me the opportunity to inconspicuously check out the surroundings. The building is interesting: light wood, "rustic" interior, antlers on the wall, wood bar-height tables and picnic tables (used for shared seating), industrial loft-like piping, and an open view of their in house brewing vats. I bellied up to the bar and since it is a brewery, I had to have ONE. I chose their seasonal Sanctaneous Hefeweizen. It is a light to medium bodied German wheat brew. There are hints of citrus and spice. Me Likey! The bartender also brought me a water served in a giant mason jar (I don't know what it is about mason jars that makes me smile). My girlfriend ordered the Snow Bunny Blonde (the lightest beer on the menu). There are plenty of other options to choose from as well as a wide selection of bottled beers, many local.
When the rest of the gang arrived, we were sat on the right side of one of the picnic tables. The other half would eventually be sat with strangers which made for a bit of awkwardness. I noticed iPads were at every table. I was kind of confused as to what their purpose was other than to check your Facebook or post a new Tweet. [Has the world really come to this where we can't go anywhere without feeling social media's presence? I had already "checked in" on my phone. Now there are table top distractions to pull us away from conversing with each other.] I didn't see any other tables using theirs, either.
The sign outside does not indicate that 3WM is simply a pizza place. I assumed it was going to have a variety of bar fare. The menu does not have much selection. There are apps, a pizza section and desserts. They don't offer signature pizzas, instead just have it set up as a build-your-own. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed. Especially being familiar with Scotty's Brewhouse (their mothership restaurant) and their extensive menu. Our server brought us a bucket of machine-popped popcorn that I had eyed from the bar. Yummy and perfect for quieting my rumbling tummy. She was very friendly and gave us our space to chitchat and order at our leisure. She had a handheld device for order taking which was nice and probably helps to reduce errors. The girls ordered the Goat Cheese and 3WM Marinara appetizer which is served with toasted bread pieces. I wish that I could have tried it but I have a unshakable dislike for the flavor of goat cheese. The girls seemed to enjoy it but one had tried to order some soft bread for the dip but they didn't offer any.
On to the pizza. My friend CW and I split a medium pizza with roasted red peppers, spinach leaves and Italian sausage (which is locally sourced). You gotta appreciate places that do their best to find local and fresh produce and meats. When it finally hit the table, I was a bit stuffed from the popcorn but began to salivate when the aromas filled my nostrils. A medium came with 8 fairly large slices. 3WM pizzas are flat bread style. The crust was okay. I would have liked a hint of flavor like garlic, Parmesan or butter. They used the perfect amount of sauce that burst with fresh tomato flavor. The 3 toppings were also fresh and went well together. The cheese was melted well so that it didn't pull and detach the toppings from the base. CW and I would've been fine with just a small pizza but she had left overs to take home which is always a plus.
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| Plenty of pizza for 2 |
The Verdict: Out of 5 stars
Location/Atmosphere: ***** (Broad Ripple)
Service: **** (bartenders, servers and support staff were all friendly and attentive)
Food:***1/2 (in house brewed beers and locally sourced ingredients a plus but small, limited menu)
Will I eat there again: Yes
THR3E WISE MEN BREWERY
1021 Broad Ripple Ave
Indianapolis, IN, 46220
317-255-5151
Hi Jess,
ReplyDeleteLove the collage of pics especially the one I remember most...you sucking your thumb. :)
Have a fun wknd. I will be keeping an eye on your blog.
Love
Artie