3 Brasseurs

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This is probably the best-known brand of the lot, because it's been around since 1985. With restaurant service at each of its addresses, this establishment is positioned to offer great food-beer pairings. The blonde goes well with sauerkraut, while the amber is a match for bavette. The blanche finds its place alongside salmon filet, the brown connects with burgers, and the IPA will go down especially well if you order lamb shank. Of course, all of them are winners with the flammekueches, their famous Alsatian pizza-style pies. There are two other locations: one downtown, and the other on the Plateau.