Mudhook Bar & Kitchen Wins Four 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards
Bryan Kaeser FB Photo of pepper farm
Mudhook Best Burger, Best Lunch, Best Dinner Place, Best Restaurant
Restaurateur Bryan Kaeser and his Mudhook Bar & Kitchen received four major Readers’ Choice Awards for 2021. Quite an achievement considering the Mudhook opened in downtown Duncanville in November 2019 – just months before the pandemic. Mudhook was named best burger, best lunch, best dinner place and best restaurant in the annual competition.
Kaeser, who also owns Black & Bitter Coffee & Books a few doors down Main Street, said he was thrilled and grateful to have received such awards from his patrons and the community.
Photo credit Mudhook
“I am so grateful for the tremendous support we received in this most difficult year for all of us. It was especially tough for restaurants and small business owners. I really appreciate the hometown support and repeat business we have had from Duncanville, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and other parts of Best Southwest. This is our home where we hope to continue to grow and also to give something back to the community, ”said Kaeser.
A true entrepreneur, Kaeser has proven himself to be an extremely valuable member of the Best Southwest community since opening his restaurants. Although it was only open a few months before the March 2020 Covid-19 pandemic forced local restaurants and bars to close, Kaeser quickly turned to helping the community and its businesses.
Mudhook’s convenience store
Mudhook became a grocery store stocking hard-to-find items. When he began to notice food shortages in local grocery stores, Kaiser spoke to the restaurant’s vendors and learned that they were overcrowded due to restaurant closings. After 25 years in retail, the decision in favor of Kaeser was an easy one. If restaurant suppliers were in surplus and grocery stores were understaffed, he could help fill that void.
“With the mandatory closure of indoor restaurants, I no longer needed tables or chairs. We just got these out of the way and started buying supplies that we heard were needed. My initial investment was about $ 12,000 in toilet paper, vinyl gloves, fresh produce, ground beef, and other meats, ”Kaeser said. “My main goal was to keep my restaurant running and to take care of my employees and to help the community with their needs.”
Bryan Kaeser FB Photo of the strawberry farm
The best-selling items included toilet paper, ground beef, eggs, loaves of bread, and potatoes. They also carried disinfectants, vinyl gloves, and masks from local vendors. Fruits like bananas, limes, and avocados were also popular products. When they learned that Duncanville ITS students may not be able to return to school after the spring break in March, Mudhook offered free food to local students. They also donated 2,000 vinyl gloves to the Duncanville Police Department.
Collection or delivery to the curb
When many other Dallas County restaurants closed their doors, Kaeser turned to offer pickup and / or delivery of orders to the curb. He sold burgers, beer, and even prepackaged cocktails.
“I’m not afraid to do what I have to do to keep people busy, keep people healthy, or feed people. I have an endless amount of rush and don’t get dejected or overwhelmed. I am determined to do all of this to achieve my definition of success. I realize that buying in bulk is not what most people need, but when you’re taking 5 pounds. Rice, then give something for your neighbor. We’re all in the same boat. Although it is a tragedy, the Covid-19 pandemic seems to be bringing out the American spirit to help our neighbors, ”Kaeser said.
On a recent trip to California-sponsored farms sponsored by the Ben E. Keith Company, Kaeser said he was really impressed with the quality on farms like the Rocha Bros. strawberry farm in Watsonville. The farm grew from 7 to 60 acres with the berries (the best he had ever tasted) all hand planted and hand picked. He also toured a fennel farm, a pepper farm, and a salad farm. His experience has inspired ideas for creative dishes on future Mudhook menus.
Dinner with beer accompaniment
Chef Bryan is planning a beer pairing dinner for late October, starring a multi-course meal with Compart Family Farms Duroc Pork. The Minnesota Farm specializes in Duroc, the Black Angus of Pork. Each course of the special dinner is paired with a craft beer or ale.
Bryan Kaeser FB Photo Compart Farms Duroc pork steak
The Mudhook Bar & Kitchen serves craft beer from 12 taps, as well as an extensive wine list and craft cocktails (with an emphasis on Texas whiskeys). Their kitchen also serves delicious meals, including popular home cooked foods like gourmet burgers made with Wagyu beef. The hotel is located on 100 S. Main Street in Duncanville.
Specials include a happy hour Tuesday through Thursday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a selection of food, beer, wine, and craft cocktails for $ 5 each. Wednesday is $ 6 burger and fries night. Thursday is “Keep the Glass Night”. Brunch is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays and in the sun. Regular opening times are Tuesday to Thursday. From 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. Friday, 5pm to 2am; Sat., 12 p.m. to 2 a.m.; and Sun., 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
For more information on Mudhook Bar & Kitchen, call 469-759-6743 or visit MudhookBar.com
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