Dining
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
The giant pretzel ($4) is lightly salted and served with sriracha queso.
The shrimp tacos ($14) include grilled shrimp topped with purple slaw, queso fresco and pineapple pico.
The Filet Salad ($22) includes mixed greens, asparagus, bleu cheese, a grass-fed let and balsamic dressing.
PHOTOS COURTESY ON THE KIRB
On the Kirb brings healthier spin to sports bar dining
In 2016, Joe Arbeely opened the rst On the Kirb to bring a health-focused bar and restaurant concept to South Houston. With a focus on organic ingredients as well as drinks made with natural sweeteners and other alternative ingredients, Arbeely said his mission is to provide healthier options to Houston communities. Since the opening of the rst On the Kirb, located on Kirby Road, Arbeely expanded with four additional locations located in Midtown, Katy, Greenway and the new The Woodlands location
ginger liqueur, organic cane syrup, fresh lime juice, mint and ginger beer • Brojito made with Bacardi rum, Bacardi coco- nut, mint, blackberries, organic cane sugar and fresh lime juice • Hibiscus margarita made with Patron Reposado tequila, hibiscus-infused cane syrup and fresh lime juice Must-try menu items With organic meats sourced from New Zealand and bar appetizers fried in beef tallow—as well as soy for vegan options—On the Kirb oers a variety of bar food staples such as true fries, organic wings and burgers. A popular menu item is organic kabobs made with grass-fed beef or organic chicken and served on a bed of house-made hummus with steamed broccoli and a Greek salad, he said. In addition, On the Kirb oers 12 types of pizza, including a build-your-own option with dough made with our imported from Naples, Italy, which is made with fewer additives than American our and is easier to digest, Arbeely said. The eatery also oers several vegan and vege- tarian options coded with icons on the menu for those with dietary restrictions, Arbeely said. On the Kirb has plans to expand its menu with more healthy options early this year.
The God Gave Me Mule ($12) is made with Grey Goose, ginger liqueur, lime, mint and ginger beer.
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Like its other locations, The Woodlands location oers a traditional sports bar scene with multiple television screens and a patio. Although the restaurant doesn’t exclusively oer healthy dining and drink options, Arbeely said On the Kirb oers a healthier approach to the traditional bar scene. On the Kirb oers organic wines, organic beers, low-additive tequila and drinks made with natural sweeteners like sugar cane and agave syrup as an alternative to re ned sugar. In addition, the bar oers mocktails for those who wish to refrain from alcohol altogether. Signature cocktails oered at the bar include: • God Gave Me Mule made with Grey Goose,
On the Kirb oers Burger Bites ($14) , a variety of burgers made with organic beef.
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