This post assesses craft beer bar Hay Merchant suitability as a sports bar and finds it wanting-- but not because it's primarily devoted to Texans games instead of showing all the games at once. Despite saying that she loves Hay Merchant, blogger Amy Chien criticizes chef Antoine Ware's pigs ears for being "more gimmicky than tasty" and the poutine for being "not nearly as thoughtfully prepared as the same dish at Down House." Cold. Blooded. [CultureMap]
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