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Entrée selections include such dishes as Peking duck breast, Scottish salmon, Korean barbeque short rib and a variety of soups and salads, and signature desserts. Launched in August by restaurateurs Gavin Jacobs and Jackie and Elliott Hall—the team behind The Brickyard—The Hidden House brings a new level of sophistication to the Chandler restaurant scene. Located west of SanTan Brewing Company on Commonwealth Avenue, the historic cottage has been in the Hall family for years and sat empty for a long time. Jacobs wants guests to be able to come in four different times and have a different experience, whether a romantic evening on the patio or a casual happy hour at the bar. Sally Clasen is a Midwest transplant who has lived in the Valley for half her life, swapping wool for cotton. When she’s not chasing Arizona sunsets she’s making reservations for Sunday brunch.
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Now, the 850-square-foot house, where some of the original elements have been preserved, has a renewed life that harkens back to a Colonial, cozy vintage look with white wainscoting and dark wood floors—and plenty of room for modern hospitality options. "There are so many cocktails, classic ones that people don't know about, like three dots and a dash, and it's nice to show how drinks have evolved from pre-Prohibition to New Era," Jacobs said. The cocktail menu spans four distinct periods — pre-Prohibition, Prohibition, tiki and New Era — and use original, historically-accurate recipes, Jacobs said. Jacobs described the food as "New American," with entrees than range from squash ravioli with shiitake mushrooms to miso-marinated salmon served with ramen noodles.
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During his tenure at Top of the Rock and LON’s, Brent was introduced to unique approaches to upscale cuisine, which contributed to the framework he now uses when ideating on new recipes and creating innovative New American dishes. His desire is to provide guests an elevated, yet approachable dining experience that nurtures authentic connection. From historic buildings to custom fabrics, he believes that the environment of the dining experience is as important as the food and drink itself.
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When Michael is not behind the bar "which is rare", he is playing the drums for his local garage rock band, Echo Bombs. As another huge supporter of local collaboration, you will find ingredients and recipes throughout our menu that incorporate some of his friends from across town. His love for cocktails started early out of High School, when he was bartending for weddings and corporate events.
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The partnership between these two families has created the foundation for which our entire team can build a culture upon. The mission is to serve Chandler; the vision is to create a destination for visitors; and the vehicle to do that is by welcoming every guest into our home as apart of our family. Many of their properties have become Downtown Chandler staples. The Halls teamed up with restauranteur, Gavin Jacobs, an ASU Grad, for the build of the Brickyard Downtown in 2015.
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The cocktail book lineup includes generation-specific drinks such as sidecars, Hemingway daiquiris, and chartreuse swizzles from pre-Prohibition, Prohibition, Tiki and New Age eras—designed lightest to darkest—and tap cocktails that are made in-house. In addition, approximately 100 wines, eight beers on tap, and more than 30 canned beers are available. A more upscale traditional dining experience can be found inside the cottage where there are tables topped with white linen, rolled napkins, and wine glasses.
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But at the Hidden House, a newly-opened Chandler restaurant, diners can do just that. The back patio has a second bar with about 10 seats and more tables seated underneath a wooden pergola. According to Jacobs, he wanted to create a restaurant that was “unique, special and different" yet approachable to everyone whether they were looking for something casual or something more upscale. It is the second restaurant concept from Gavin Jacobs and Elliot Hall, the team behind The Brickyard Downtown, another restaurant in downtown Chandler. Located on Commonwealth Avenue near California Street, just west of SanTan Brewing’s brewpub and tasting room, and walking distance from downtown Chandler’s main drive, it is housed inside a cottage that dates back to 1939.
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He proactively empowers them to exercise culinary expression and grow in their success - making him a great Chef and mentor. Brent received his formal culinary education from Le Cordon Bleu. Prior to the Hidden House, he deepened his knowledge and refined his skills during his time as a chef at Top of the Rock at the Buttes Marriott, LON’s at the Hermosa Inn, and Culinary Dropout. He excels at developing unique recipes that honor the science of the cocktail, while blending it with the art of creativity.
“There was more than a need for the concept,” says Jacobs of The Hidden House’s multi-dining vibe, a focus the team put a lot of thought and detail into before opening the doors for business last summer. Its cheeky name might suggest The Hidden House is off the beaten path. But the 1939 cottage-turned-restaurant in historic Downtown Chandler is no longer a mystery. Enjoy a round of bags, an aged beer or groove to the tunes of a live band on the stage. "When you get a blank slate, (I think) what can I do that’s different, special for the community?" Jacobs said. "You start working away at it, and it took a lot of time. I've been to a lot of places, from South Africa to Israel to every major city in the U.S. to see what’s going on. The focus has always been on trying to do something different."
Behind that is a hangar, which has more of an outdoor-that-is-indoor feel with live trees, floral chandeliers, booths and tables, and two 14-foot garage-style windows that open and connect to the back patio. There is 16-foot barn door that leads out to a small area where people can play a game of corn hole. We believe that people are more than their job titles, their struggles, or their labels. We believe that everyone deserves a break from everyday stress.
Though the footprint of The Hidden House is small (it seats 34 guests), beyond the iron entrance gate, the property offers four different dining experiences in one location, according to Jacobs. For those looking for a casual dining experience, there is the front courtyard which has a mix of high and low tables, misters, a 15-seat outdoor bar that offers a glimpse into the cottage and the kitchen, and hanging outdoor lights. Enter through our iron gates as you’re harkened back to a simpler and more enchanting time, reminiscent of when we effortlessly celebrated life over great food and drinks. The timeless elegance of the house offers fine dining options for an elegant evening out, an anniversary, or a business dinner. The Hidden House’s draft cocktail program, led by beverage director Bobby Kramer and head mixologist Michael Regan, also provides a nostalgic nod to simpler yet elegant dining times.
Appetizers and bar food include pork belly tacos, truffle mac n' cheese and shishito peppers with candied ginger. "The reason I’m in this business is because I want to take care of people, I want to nourish," Jacobs said. "I believe in people, family, and love, pulling people together – no matter how bad it is in the world, sit them down and take them away from that."
Jacons said there will be around 100 wines on the menu, eight beers on tap, and more than 30 beers available in cans. Bobby was 1 of 9 selected globally to fly to Scotland and assist in developing the Achentochen Bartender’s Malt No. 2. This limited release is now available for purchase by bottle, and also featured in a few drinks at The Brickyard. In a year of unprecedented volatility, he brought a level of consistency, innovation and leadership that has profoundly shaped the Hidden House experience. Brent is dedicated to his team of cooks and chefs, and encourages a culture of creative freedom so that his team can realize their true potential.
Originally from South Africa, Gavin Jacobs, a restauranteur and ASU W.P. Carey alumnus, has a deep rooted passion for serving the community of Chandler through an unparalleled dining experience. The Hidden House offers flexibility to diners with reservations for on-site dining, delivery options or take out for their various entrees and cocktails to go. The seasonal fare, overseen by chef Aaron Rickel, includes appetizers like avocado toast, pork belly tacos, lobster mac & cheese, and Hamachi crudo.
