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Brussels sprouts ($11) are baked and served with roasted red peppers on top.
The All American Pub Burger ($15) is served with cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato, and comes with a side of fries.
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The Brass Tap o ers ‘top-quality’ craft beer, burgers
Co-owner Ridham Bhatt opened The Brass Tap in August 2022.
local,” Bhatt said. Bhatt co-owns three The Brass Tap locations with several more planned. The Richardson location, which opened in August 2022, is the most recent. What makes it special? Customer service is important to Bhatt. “I tell my employees to put a smile on their face because they don’t know what a customer might be going through,” Bhatt said. The bar has several events throughout the week, such as trivia nights and live music. Bhatt also believes in giving back to the commu- nity and sponsors several youth sports teams. “We really support the local community,” Bhatt said. “That’s really what sets us apart.”
Richardson’s The Brass Tap owner Ridham Bhatt said he’s wanted to own a bar since he was in college. However, after graduation, he started a career in IT until the company he worked for shut down in 2019. “I really debated if I should go back and get a job, or should I pursue my dream,” Bhatt said. In a nutshell Bhatt didn’t want to open just any bar, he said, adding he wanted one that represents the commu- nity it was located in. Bhatt decided to open a The Brass Tap location due to the franchise’s focus on local beers, which helps breweries in the area. “About 80% of the beers [that are on tap] are
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