My spouse and I
dined at Tipsy Pig for dinner on a Sunday in late May 2009 with another couple.
The Tipsy Pig is an American Gastrotavern and home away from home. The
restaurant prides itself on a large and unique beer selection as well as an
ever-changing seasonal gastro menu. The restaurant was recently awarded the
distinction of Top 10 New Restaurants and Top 100 Restaurants in the Bay Area. For
those who think of an English pub as indulgent and rowdy, this new restaurant
fulfills expectations. It's the fourth place from the guys behind Umami,
Mamacita, and Blue Barn. They know how to tweak a trendy concept and draw in
the crowds. A room behind the bar, with just seven tables, isn't as raucous as
the front dining area. It looks like a European-inspired library, with shelves
filled with old books and a scarred wood floor, leading to a nicely landscaped
back patio. Still, my decibel meter stuck at 90, which is the equivalent to
sitting next to a gas-powered lawn mower - and that's the quieter of the rooms.
If you can't stand the noise but love this type of food, go early in the
evening and early in the week. At other times, wear earplugs. The food
tantalizes with familiar flavors.
