No Kidding! Brick House Tavern + Tap Wants Customers to Get Its Goat – and Its Bison, Too – with Innovative Menu Changes

Brick House Tavern + Tap announced today an innovative menu that puts a twist on all-American favorites with a new global influence. “We consider our guests the ‘culinary curious’ – they are enthusiastic foodies with adventurous palates and a craving for something new – yet they also want flavors that are approachable and appealing,” said Tim Griffin, Director of Culinary Innovation, for Brick House Tavern + Tap. “Our team of culinary experts has found a way to incorporate unique menu items that cater to guests’ worldly appetites, while also ensuring a hearty selection of traditional favorites for which Brick House is known.”

Goat Burger at Brick House Tavern + Tap (Photo: Business Wire)

Brick House has an extended burger lineup with the rollout of the new Goat Burger and the addition of the popular Bison Burger as a permanent item on the daily menu. The savory and delicious Goat Burger will be added to the “Specials” menu beginning Oct. 30 and will be available every Thursday.

Brick House is the first major restaurant chain to offer a Goat Burger, introducing Americans to this delicious global flavor that is already a staple on the plates of more than 70 percent of the world’s population. The creative culinary experts at Brick House combined one-third pound premium USDA ground goat, lamb and beef to make a one-of-a-kind gourmet meat patty. The new burger is topped with a blend of sautéed wild mushrooms and oven-roasted tomatoes, then drizzled with a light goat cheese cream sauce and tangy Harissa mayo spread. The delicious creation is served atop a bed of crisp, fresh arugula on a grilled naan bread bun for a unique, international flair.

In addition to the new Goat Burger, Brick House will feature enhancements to its daily menu including the:

• Blue Water Mahi Sandwich -- a grilled fillet of wild Mahi with browned butter mayo, citrus marinated cucumbers, atop arugula with red onion on a toasted brioche bun.
• Black Rum BBQ Salmon -- grilled salmon with black rum BBQ sauce, garnished with jalapeno cucumber relish, and served with cracked mustard potato salad and sautéed green beans.
• Southern Bird -- four bone-in pieces of crisp fried chicken that are marinated in buttermilk and Frank’s hot sauce, served with “rib rub” seasoned fries and bacon ranch dressing.
• Bison Burger -- now a favorite on the daily menu, the Bison Burger is chargrilled and drizzled with jalapeno cilantro mayo, with a layer of candied slab bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, and served on a toasted brioche bun.

Seasonal Cocktails and Beers with Kick

As the seasons change, so do fashions, the variety of sports on TV, and guests’ food and beverage palates. Brick House says “cheers” to everything Fall with a great selection of seasonal cocktails that include:

• The Moscow Mule
• Woodford Peach Manhattan
• Ghost Car

Beers Include:

• The Car Bomb
• Fiery Apple Cider
• Black and Tan

Brick House Spices up the Daily Specials – For a Limited Time Only

To ensure daily life stays savory and interesting, Brick House offers daily specials that keep guests coming back for more. The new daily specials include:

• Monday: High Life Brat Meatballs – Nothing helps guests cheer on their favorite Monday Night Football teams like High Life Brat Meatballs. Guests enjoy pork and veal meatballs cooked in Miller High Life Beer, with cracked mustard sauce, caramelized onions, and a soft pretzel.
• Thursday: Goat Burger – Guests can watch Thursday Night Football from the comfort of the restaurants’ leather recliners while enjoying the new Goat Burger that provides a savory sweet flavor that is all its own. Few know that goat has more protein than chicken, beef or lamb. Plus, it’s extra lean for healthy eaters seeking low-cholesterol, low-fat options.
• Friday: Shrimp and Chips – Nothing says “TGIF” like hand-battered, crispy shrimp dipped in tartar sauce, with hard apple cider slaw and fries.
• Everyday: Brick House Chili – Brick House seasons its ground chuck with special Brick House spices, which is then paired with seared jalapeno bacon cornbread with sides of sour cream, onions and pickled jalapenos. And then to add the perfect toppings, Brick House adds Fritos and smoked cheddar cheese.

To see the full menu options, daily specials, restaurant locations and store hours, visit www.brickhousetavernandtap.com.

About Brick House Tavern + Tap

Part of the Ignite Restaurant Group (NASDAQ: IRG) portfolio of restaurants, Brick House Tavern + Tap features a unique menu of American classics with a twist, specialty cocktails, and more than 80 beers and beer cocktails, served up with its own blend of personalized hospitality. At more than 20 locations in the United States, the elevated, next-generation tavern atmosphere is complete with 30+ HD flat-screen TVs, soft leather recliners with built-in TV trays, live music and outdoor dining. For more information, go to www.brickhousetavernandtap.com.

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