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    Karbach started as a scrappy local outfit before Anheuser-Busch bought it, and the sprawling indoor-outdoor brewery taproom it became is a pretty honest reflection of that trajectory. The full kitchen punches past standard pub grub, with a Texas Wagyu smashburger and truffle parmesan fries alongside the Crawford Bock and Love Street. Big enough for a party, casual enough for a Tuesday, and a sister pizza spot sits next door for when the group can't agree.

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    • Texas Wagyu smashburger

      “before digging into entrées like the Texas Wagyu smashburger, the crispy hot honey chicken sandwich, or the refreshing citrus avocado salad”

      Houstonia
    • Crispy hot honey chicken sandwich

      “before digging into entrées like the Texas Wagyu smashburger, the crispy hot honey chicken sandwich, or the refreshing citrus avocado salad”

      Houstonia
    • Truffle parmesan fries

      “the very snackable truffle parmesan fries, before digging into entrées”

      Houstonia
    • Creamy dip trio

      “Diners can share the creamy dip trio, which features beer queso, guacamole, salsa, and chips”

      Houstonia

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