By Chris Murphy
Photos: MJ Mangano
Twisted Pig is fresh and made from scratch. Since 2001, Thomas Guerrero and Seth Bassett have made it a priority to get back the basics on what a great smoked meat is. From brisket to ribs, they are really delivering authentic smoked tasty treats. As we cruise into March, this smoked meat goodness meets up with St. Patrick’s Day and it is pretty magic. Corned Beef is one of the ViewCrew’s favorite things, especially in March, and this really delivers. General Manager Mike Alquist has fine-tuned their menu so that they are not only a great bar, but a great a full service restaurant with special focus on house smoked meats.
We spent the afternoon with Cameron Bedoe as he explained their slow cook methods and showed us some of their March showcase entrees. Not only that, he prepared these treats as a leprechaun. Talk about putting yourself into your food.
We started out with a special Twisted Bacon and Corned Beef Mac N Cheese. Wow, rich beer cheese, with cheddar and pepperjack sauce topped with fresh cooked bacon and corned beef. The corned beef specials continue with special loaded fries, topped with corned beef and beer cheese. Finally, Chef Leprechaun set up his taco bar and hand-made corned beef tacos with cheese, tomatoes, onions and sriracha aioli drizzled on top. These are fire!
One of the most popular items on the menu all the time are the fish and chips. These are hand-battered cod fillets served over a bed of chips (fries) All of the meats are smoked on site and their specialty is a smoked brisket. Their house favorite is their Dip Tip Sandwich with au jus and dishes like the Pig Pen.
Of course, the bar is located right in the middle and Lacy Bardough can always get you a Jameson, Guinness or any of your other favorite tasty drinks.
This season, they will be presenting their 3rd Annual Shamrock’d party on March 15. Great bands all day like the Blue Line, Matt Davis & Lankford, Kenny and the 132s and DJ 808.
Enjoy Sunday Brunch from 9 -1 with amazing stacks of pancakes, Brunch-fast burritos, French toast and more. Weekend evenings stop by and enjoy some live local music along with your BBQ.
Twisted Pig
2717 Coffee Rd, Ste A, Modesto
209-846-9461
@twistedpigbarandgrill
