Oh yes, there'd be a brewery on the site, turning out homemade beer to accompany the good cooking. If you've been there, you've probably already figured out that I'm describing Dempsey's in Petaluma. I've visited Dempsey's many times over the past few years, and the cooking in the past has had its major ups and a few minor downs. But the place is always such fun, with a nice crowd, good beer and a kickedback feeling, that I enjoy being there no matter what. The tables are simply set, with just salt and pepper shakers and no frills.
Chalkboards show many daily specials, both appetizers and entrees, as well as the day's desserts.
A soft sound system plays blues, old standards, and the like. You'll see the pig-like container on the wall behind the bar. The wine list is limited in scope, but contains good bottles. Most of the 17 wines are available by the glass. His wife, Bernadette, is the chef, and is indeed a former sous chef at Mustard's.