This place is incredible. Has all the makings of an upscale speakeasy but the added charm of your average local bar. Very unassuming in the best way possible.
I was excited about his place, but I admittedly didn't know what to expect as far as the actual quality. It's safe to say that these are some of the best cocktails that you can get in the area. The cocktail menu is extremely simple and stripped back.
The service was incredible, with our bartender showing restraint by giving us space while also achieving consistent attentiveness. He was always right there when we needed him without overpowering the experience. I loved how earnest but sincere he was when asking for feedback on each of the cocktails he had served us.
Dirty vodka martini: 10/10 it's easy for bars to skimp on the brine when it comes to make a dirty martini. I love mine filthy and I was impressed at how incredible this martini was. Not only was it the perfect level of brininess, but it was unbelievably cold. From the glass which was so cold that I almost found myself in a Christmas story situation with my lips nearly stuck to it (this is praise by the way) to the frosty martini itself skating with a perfect layer of thin ice chips across the surface , there is honestly nothing bad I have to say. Maybe the best dirty martini I've ever had.
Mezcal Paloma: 9.5/10this was also one of the best Palomas I've ever had. Not only was it perfectly balanced between the smoke, tartness, and subtle bittersweet notes, but it was also shaken so aggressively that it was aerated in a way that almost lended a welcomed creaminess to the drink
The spritz: 7/10 another very yummy cocktail. light and refreshing, it went down easily and quickly . I hate to say it but this was probably my least favorite of the night for no other reason than the rest of the cocktails being so memorable!
Le Freak: 8/10 now this one really surprised me. I thought I was seeing things when I looked on the menu and saw a cocktail made with Hypnotiq. Yes, Hypnotiq, a spirit synonymous in my world view with late high school/early college age experiences --Buying whatever was sweet and went down easily that a willing adult would buy for us underage kids waiting anxiously outside the liquor store. I have not had it in over 10 years, so seeing it in a cocktail felt a bit like seeing a ghost. I am also not the biggest gin drinker, although it has its applications. So when I saw that this cocktail's only ingredients were gin and Hypnotiq, curiousity simply got the best of me. I had low expectations but this cocktail was surprisingly delicious and complex. It was stiff, but balanced with the tropical fruity flavors and complimented by the botanical notes of the gin.
I have not stopped thinking about this experience since I went almost 2 weeks ago. I have been eagerly awaiting a chance to return
The one and only semi negative that I could think of is that upon arriving at 2:30ish, this place was absolutely freezing. I mean, it's honestly impressive how great the AC is in there. Cold air was somehow coming from every wall and corner. It seemed to get much warmer and more comfortable rather quickly. This just means I know next time to bring a sweatshirt with me. I would much rather a place be too cold than too hot. So this is a very nit-picky gripe and didn't affect my experience at all. read more