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and, more recently, its outdoor seating. e final piece of the puzzle will be the culinary program, which Arthur says will be marked by bold, approachable flavors and affordable prices. e plan is to offer smoked brisket and a variety of tacos and burritos (pork, carne, and pollo asado) with an array of simple appetizers, salads, and more. In addition to simply tasting good, e Lost Abbey's team believes this type of fare will be perfect fuel for Padres fans taking in a game at adjacent Petco Park. To further fetch the Friar Faithful, they also intend to offer special edition tacos stuffed with ingredients inspired by the Padres' opponents du jour. ink Chili Colorado for Rockies games or Cubano Tacos when Miami is in town. (Or maybe they should just fry up some marlin…Too sinful?) Even ahead of its all-phase completion, e Church is a sight to behold. A culmination of years of unbridled dreaming, it comes across as a complete, potent extension of the elements behind an acclaimed brewing operation, and one of the most unique places in the county — or the country — to enjoy quality craft beer. Amen to that. 800.918.6816, lostabbey.com from e Lost Abbey, as well as sister brands Port Brewing, e Hop Concept, Tiny Bubbles, and Khárisma. ose taps are installed within an altar housed in a looming wooden arch featuring the company's Celtic Cross logo in stained-glass repose, flanked by Mary Magdalene and Saint Peter. e former is positioned to the right, residing over the "saints" side of the room, while the latter is on the "sinners" side. Ironically, seating on the sinner's half of the room comes in the form of custom-built red oak pews featuring the aforementioned cross. Small tables line the opposite wall, while a long communal table shadowed by wrought iron chandeliers covers neutral ground. Draperies and tapestries featuring the iconic heaven-and-hell-themed paintings of local artist Sean Dominguez (which have served as bottle art for e Lost Abbey's beers since its inception) tie the motif together beautifully. Being such an extensive and detailed project, e Church has been unveiled in phases, starting with its indoor space << Indulge dining @ranchandcoast ranchandcoast.com 48 MAY 2022 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE The Lost Abbey co-founder Tomme Arthur