The team behind the brewery — Yonathan Ghersi, Oscar Olikowicz, Jason Ferreira, and Greg Lieberman — say the goal is to create a food menu that reflects the same spirit as their beers. To lead the transition, 26° brought in Danny Serfer, the chef behind Miami restaurants Blue Collar and Mignonette, to consult on the new menu, though the day-to-day kitchen will be run by executive chef Fergus Conneely, whose background in Irish cuisine shows up in dishes like a lamb pot pie with mashed Yukon Gold potatoes and gravy.
New Expansive Outdoor Patio Perfect For Afternoon Beers
The physical space has also gotten a refresh. The newly designed 6,000-square-foot dining room can now seat up to 300 people, with an expanded outdoor patio for breezy afternoon beers. But despite the changes, the brewery says its community-first atmosphere remains the same."Beer and food should complement each other perfectly, and that’s exactly what we have created here," says co-owner Yonathan Ghersi. "We took inspiration from the bold, refreshing beers of 26, carefully crafting a menu that enhances every sip with flavors that elevate the entire experience. It's all about balance, creativity, and bringing people together over great food and exceptional beer.”
Beer-Inspired Dishes, Built for Pairing
Much of the new menu draws inspiration from the brewery's signature and seasonal beers. A rotating selection of dishes will even incorporate beer into the recipes themselves. Think crispy gator bites brined in hot sauce and buttermilk, Irish "Bangers" (sausages) cooked in stout with smoked bacon and caramelized onions, and a Pompano beef dip layered with roast beef, pulled oxtail, and spicy giardiniera. There's even a Bahamian conch salad made with chilis, sour orange, and lime juice, and a special brewer's pot pie made with ground lamb and a pastry crust.Alongside the new food program, 26° will continue releasing seasonal and limited-edition brews, including past favorites like the Guarapita Passion Fruit Sour and Creamsicle Sour Ale. The flagship lineup — IPA1A, Thirst Control (pilsner), Captain Ron (wheat beer), and Ziko’s Rage (imperial stout) — will still anchor the tap list.
26° Brewery & Kitchen. 2600 E. Atlantic Blvd. in Pompano Beach; 26brewing.com. Full kitchen service begins mid-April 2025.
