Slider + Pliny the Younger at Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol

[Melanie Wong]

Friday I gave into the Pliny the Younger fever and made my way to Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol to catch the 3pm tapping and meet up with some friends. A very mellow scene at that hour, and plenty of parking in the lot even, yet the keg would be emptied in less than four hours.
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Pliny was $8 per glass or paired with a slider, $10. A couple of us sprang for the combo, including me, and were really impressed.

The sumptuous slider: 4 oz Angus beef, lemony aioli, white cheddar, tomato chutney. The thick and juicy patty, cooked medium-well, had great grilled flavor and deep beefiness. I loved the tomato chutney, spiked with spicy golden raisins, and the little bun was just perfect for the bundle. Normally two for $10.
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I’m not much of a beer drinker, but I’ll certainly return to try more of the food.

FWIW, the Sonoma location will be tapping Pliny soon.

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Hopmonk Tavern
230 Petaluma Avenue, Sebastopol, CA 95472

HopMonk Tavern
691 Broadway, Sonoma, CA 95476