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127 West Social House – "Eat, Drink, Be Social"!

If one word were used to describe 127 West Social House I think it would be "fresh." The recipes are fresh, the food is fresh, the décor is fresh – this restaurant is a fresh breath of air. Open since January, it is Faro Trupiano’s third Fallbrook establishment.

It was a challenge to renovate the historic Elder House built in 1884, the external façade had to be preserved, but the interior renovation rules were less restrictive. The end result was a fabulous building where the vintage and new mingle beautifully. "I wanted to incorporate quality elements and tie it all in with the historic building that was a Fallbrook icon," Trupiano explained.

The décor is artistic and compelling. The attention to detail in the interior is quite amazing. Rivets are a touch that most will never notice, but they make an artistic statement when used on the tables. Repurposed rebar transforms table and stool legs. Artistic rusted wire lamps glow over the tables and lights shine like stars through recycled metal wall sconces.

Diners can also enjoy meals on the flagstone patio where a stream meanders nearby. Strings of white lights are looped from tree to tree. The charming atmosphere reminds me of a bistro in Brussels. Trupiano said that people tell him that the patio area transports them to other places. For me it is Belgium. For others it is Seattle or San Francisco. Maybe it just transports diners to places where they have felt particularly inspired or relaxed.

127 West has a stellar collection of beer, with twenty on tap. At the bar, guests can experience a "beer flight" - a wooden paddle with recesses for five miniature mugs. The bartender sets up part of the flight with beers the taster is familiar with and then the remainder of the mugs will be filled with something new.

Trupiano took time to research the craft beer industry. He found out which beers were winning awards and which were the most sought-after beers, then he brought them to his restaurant.

"The challenge was to get beers that no other area restaurant has," Trupiano commented.

The wine focus is on California wines – not only from the De Luz winery, Casa Tiene Vista (CTV), which provides their private label wine, but from Fallbrook Winery and others throughout the state.

"We have a lot of fun wines," Trupiano noted.

The standard of excellence extends to the extensive gourmet menu items as well – even to the hamburgers. The anchor for the Fallbrook Burger is a 100 percent grass-fed Montana beef patty. Sadie Rose Baking Co. – an artisan bakery in San Diego, provides the pretzel buns, then the burger is embellished with garlic aioli, pepper-jack cheese, honey-cured bacon, and fresh guacamole made with Fallbrook avocados. A warning though – this extraordinary hamburger is dripping with guacamole and cheese – so grab a few extra napkins, you’ll need them!

Particularly enticing is the Beet Salad. Light and delicate, it is a perfect choice for spring and summer. Arugula, roasted beets, chilled quinoa, and heirloom tomatoes create a refreshing rainbow of flavors. The beets give a hint of sweetness and the champagne vinaigrette dressing is mild, but full of flavor.

Pizza. Next time you are in the mood for one, give 127 West a chance. They offer several selections, and all of their stone-fired pizzas are thoughtfully and carefully created.

"We have more of an artisan twist to our pizzas – we compose them," Executive Chef Sterling Smith explained, "certain flavors are designed to go with certain textures, for certain reasons."

The Seasonal Veggie Pizza is a light, twelve-inch Naples-style thin crust pie that can be served with either a traditional Napoli San Marzano tomato sauce or French béchamel, which is a white cheese sauce.

The seasonal vegetables gracing my pizza were shitake mushrooms, red onions, roasted red bell peppers and broccolini. Smoked mozzarella and a garnish of edible flowers tied it together deliciously.

The restaurant’s directive is "Eat, Drink, Be Social." Absolutely. 127 West Social House is a place you will want to spend time. It’s a place to linger. It’s a place to…well…eat, drink and be social.

127 West Social House is located at 127 West Elder Street, Fallbrook, Calif. Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight. For more information, call (760) 645-3803 or visit http://127west.com.

 

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