After leaving Idaho Falls we stopped in to work Rigby and Rexburg, before heading out for perhaps our best afternoon drive of the trip. Didn't mention this prior, but we had great weather throughout. We went to Victor and then back over the Wyoming border to Jackson. By the late afternoon we headed to Alpine to determine the final steps of the day. I booked a cabin room at the Wolf Den Lodge in Etna, a town that seems to exist in theory more than reality. Perfect in-the-woods motel, and would love to stay there again (oh, and has a liquor store next door complete with craft beers - what else do you need?). Since Etna has nothing to offer, we stayed in Alpine for dinner before going "home". It took awhile to figure out where we wanted to eat, and for whatever reason, Melvin was hiding from us in plain sight. Once I put in the right search engine word, Melvin came up, and then it was a no brainer. We're familiar with their beers since they are available here, and have been for many years. So let's try their brewpub.
It's a large place on the outskirts of town near a river with mountain views. A beautiful and tranquil setting. After receiving our beers, we ordered. I went with the Hey Zeus (lol) which is a spicy double cheeseburger with ghost pepper cheese, homemade sauce, well done. Had tater tots which is more customary here. It was delicious. Mrs. RJG had the Chicken Katsu with kimchi. Crispy on the edges she noted.
Definitely a place we'd return to if we're back here again.
8/27/24 (new entry)
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