Pearly Baker’s Alehouse
theMOOD The flagship restaurant of Easton’s burgeoning dining scene showcases the vintage architectural character of an historic – and once dilapidated – building located in the downtown circle. The renovation and restoration of Pearly Baker’s Alehouse preserved the distinct personalities of a formal dining room, complete with a racetrack ceiling and elegant 1940s crystal chandelier, and a more casual front-of-the-house taproom featuring an original skylight and pressed-tin ceiling, a sprawling marble and mahogany bar and custom-crafted curvy walnut booths. Sidewalk tables provide an appealing cityscape dining experience in warm weather.
theDISH Longstanding support of sustainability puts locally sourced tastes, from produce to meats and cheese, on the table at Pearly’s. Executive Chef Peter Felton melds world influences and classic dishes on a seasonally inspired, made-from-scratch New American menu that incorporates burgers, sandwiches, salads and “lite” fare with sophisticated entrees and a premise-made dessert list that changes weekly. Though upscale in nature, the regular menu tops out at $20 – making Pearly’s an affordable, anytime destination.
theGLASS Exemplifying their “Good for What Ales You!” motto, Pearly’s now features up to 25 rotating brews on tap – and always offers $2 pint specials. An ever-evolving selection of wines encompasses biodynamic and organic varieties, and Grateful Dead fans will recognize lyrics-inspired cocktail names like Casey Jones and Katie Mae on the signature martini list.
theINSIDE SCOOP Added-value enhancements include free Wi-Fi and never-a-cover-charge live music four nights a week. While local acoustic talent delivers a mellow mood on Wednesday and Thursday, the energy level ramps up for weekend crowds.acts rock this sky-high hotspot on weekends.
