For a casual date celebrating some of the best of Pacific Beach, pickup a pie at Woodstock’s and walk a few doors down into Barrel Republic with your Banh Mi for a brew tasting experience.
First, the pizza. Woodstock’s has always been a PB pizza favorite, but their newest creation brings pizza to a new level of awesome. The Banh Mizza (pronounced Bon-Meet-Za) brings together the fierce flavors of Vietnamese cuisine with the classic pie we all know and love. Inspired by the Vietnamese style sandwich, this sweet and spicy pie starts with Woodstock’s hand-tossed crust and a sesame ginger sauce base. On top, mozzarella cheese, grilled chicken, julienned carrots and sliced red onions are layered together. This slice of heaven is finished it off with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, a drizzle of sesame ginger sauce and a swirl of Sriracha for a kick of flavor! My favorite part of Woodstock’s pizza? The crust, which they fold over with sauce inside so you get a punch of pizza flavor even in the last bites! And the Bahn Mizza is definitely the best flavor combo for anyone looking for a party for their taste buds. A large pizza ($24.90) is more than enough for two!
It may be difficult to keep yourself from demolishing the pizza at Woodstock’s, but take it a few doors down to Barrel Republic where you can strap on a self-pour wristband and sample their incredible selection of beers. They give you the “freedom to pour” straight from the tap with the simple swipe of the wristband, so you can sip and savor a wide selection of over 40 taps of tasty local craft brews. Going on a self-guided beer tasting is a great way to interact with your date while giving you something to talk about – delicious beer!
Selection changes all the time, but to get you started, here are a few recommendations from the Barrel Republic beer lovers:
– Benchmark Oatmeal Stout
– Beachwood Mocha Machine
– BattleMage Hooded Assassin
– Burgeon Cloudy Thoughts
– Modern Times Super Complier
– Beachwood Umeboshi
– New English Zumba
– Wild Barrel San Diego Vice w/ Pink Guava
– Lost Abbey Judgement Day
Insiders tip – go on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday for some added entertainment. On Tuesdays, trivia starts at 7pm. On Wednesday and Thursday, listen to the hilarious yet soulful tunes of a piano singer. Wednesday starting at 7pm, Thursday 8:30pm-midnight.
