Monday 3rd of June 2013 02:01:06 PM

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I've heard a lot about Gordon Biersch, a chain brewpub specializing in German lagers, but have never been to one before this trip. We sat in the crowded but happy restaurant area since the bar was completely occupied. The brewpub is located in the fairly new Power & Light District--an neighborhood that has been "renewed" to include a bunch of larger clubs and restaurants appealing to the folks who want to go out on the town. The area was hopping, with plenty of clubbing and socializing going on, making me wish that the Twin Cities had something like this. Like a Block E that didn't crash and burn. We enjoyed the beer sampler at GB, with all beers being clean and under 5.5% ABV. Our server seemed very knowledgeable about the beers as well. We split a flatbread appetizer which pretty much became out dinner. That OK Joe's "lunch" was still sitting like a ton of bricks in our bellies. I enjoyed this place and would like to check it out again when less full.