For the last month my in-laws have been raving about how awesome the food was at Brothers Restaurant and Pub in East Aurora.  I was skeptical, what exactly was going to be different about this place? I love pub food like most Buffalo-ians and trust their opinion on restaurants, but how good/different can a pizza roll really be?  Last week, Alli and I made the trip into our favorite suburb to see what the fuss was all about.  The best part about going out to eat with family is being able to get a little sample of everything, which is exactly what we did on this trip.

A food and beer pairing event will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, July 9, at Brick Oven Bistro & Deli, 904 Abbott Road, South Buffalo. The event will feature craft beers from the Great Lakes Brewing Company located in Cleveland, Ohio.

Several award-winning beers will be featured, including Great Lakes’ Edmund Fitzgerald Porter and Eliot Ness Amber Lager. Great Lakes Brewing Company is an environmentally respectful and socially conscious company committed to crafting fresh, flavorful, high-quality beer for the enjoyment of beer lovers everywhere.

I grew up only a couple miles away from George’s Hot Dog Stand and have fond memories of the place from my childhood.  Even though I haven’t been back in a while, I am well aware of their menu and how diehard their fans are.  I know many people who look forward to the first day they open their doors for the season.  Since I’ve moved into the city, our dining in the Southtowns in general has dropped off and I’ve been wondering when I’d get another chance to go back to George’s.