After most of our errands, our minds turned to lunch at Smith Alley Brewing Company where we’d had good beer and food a few years ago. We were happy to see they’d survived Covid. As we sat outside, I was excited to see the vertical growing platforms used to divide the eating area from the walkway of the alley with a variety of fruit, vegetables, and flowers growing on the five what? Trellises? Re-reading the information below, I see they’re called walls.



In the water at the bottom of each wall are fish. Our server informed us that the fertilizer provided by the fish is then taken by the water to each part of the wall. No fishing, of course, and any fish served here do NOT come from these!

I don’t want to forget to mention that Smith Alley has great beer (I had Black Pegasus, robust with heavy notes of coffee and chocolate.) What’s not to like?? The fries were hand cut, the French dip delicious. My husband once again had a peculiarly Wyoming dish: chili with a cinnamon roll meant to be dipped or put into the chili. We were told last time that this was served in school cafeterias. My husband loved it, although I personally would never do that to a cinnamon roll. It was the perfect way and place to relax and rejuvenate before finishing our errands and heading back up the mountain. The next day we’d be closing up the cabin for another year.

Heartening to see favourite restaurants that have survived
Indeed or businesses of any sort.
Absolutely
Fascinating wall idea, and that is definitely a lunch and beverage to remember. Chili and cinnamon roll – who knew.
We got several crowlers (not growlers, smaller) of the Black Pegasus to bring home. Just had the last one last night. I really like the vertical wall idea and it worked beautifully as a sort of wall without closing out everything.
What a wonderful place – and the beer sounds great too 🙂
It was all excellent!
It looks like it was an interesting and delicious day in town. I’m not sure I’d be dippin’ that cinnamon roll in chili either. 😀
We go to town as little as possible but this was one of the best days. We got done what we needed to do, had some good coffee/tea with wi-fi, and had lunch here. I also got a new pair of boots, which I’ve needed for a few years. But cinnamon rolls belong on a plate by themselves as far as I’m concerned. 🙂
The photos all look good.
And some of them tasted mighty good as well. 🙂
That looks scrumptious, and what an ingenious farming project!
I just love the vertical growing and such a great place for it. The food and beer were definitely scrumptious, although I’m not a cinnamon roll in chili person. 🙂
The farm walls are such a great idea!
I know that in some cities people use vertical walls to make the best use of space. I find it an intriguing idea.
It is genius!
What a cool place to enjoy good food and beer. 🙂
We like it and the “walls” make it even nicer.
Many restaurants in my little toen have folded due to Covid.
It’s a bit unnerving. These were places that were here since the 50’s.
I’m glad you were able to enjoy this fav restaurant. Clever idea to create
these walls. Stay Safe 😷 Isadora 😎
I’m happy this place survives, too! The trellises are lovely.
Hey Janet, those fries look pretty golden to me!
I thought about that, but decided there was too much that wasn’t golden for me to feel good about linking. 🙂
Ahh….
I love the Farm Walls idea, as well, Janet. I’ve begun an AZ Master Gardener Certification course that requires 50 hours of volunteer work; maybe I can suggest a Farm Wall or 2 around northern AZ! Thanks for sharing! 🌞
That would be cool! I’d like to learn more about gardening in AZ. It’s SO different from anywhere else I’ve lived.
We have lots of micro-climates to thank for that, I’m learning! 🌞
I can’t wait for it
To grow up? 😉
janet
Reply me to provide it for me
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Mmmmm, wish I had been there! And the fish pond / trellis is awesomely awesome!
It was a delicious experience in all ways. 🙂