June 30, 2012 by admin
Date: June 27th, 2012
Name of Establishment: The Living Room Bar and Terrace at the W Hotel Downtown
Location: 123 Washington Street New York, 10006
Rating: Drinkable
Order: Old Fashioned, Makers Mark, no maraschino cherry
Price: $15
Comments: A strong pour of bourbon on the rocks would have yielded similar results, but this place has quite a view inside and out.
Category Reviews | Tags: Drinkable,Living Room Bar and Terrace,Makers Mark,New York City,W Hotel | No Comments
June 30, 2012 by admin
Date: June 21st, 2012
Name of Establishment: The Beehive Restaurant
Location: 30 Old Route 22 Armonk, NY 10504
Rating: Drinkable
Order: Old Fashioned, Makers Mark, no maraschino cherry
Price: $10
Comments: The first bartender left after I placed the order, not sure if there was some confusion or the end of a shift. I placed the order again with the second bartender. He told me its not an Old Fashioned if it doesn’t have a cherry. His interpretation was shaken, mostly ice, and served with a straw. This is a perfect example of why this drink can’t be ordered just anywhere. The bartender was competent and I am sure well-trained. But, I bet he has never actually tasted this drink. It stands in sharp contrast to Gramercy Tavern, Mas Farmhouse, or Little Branch where you taste something special. Best to stick to beers here.
Category Reviews | Tags: Armonk,Drinkable,Gramercy Tavern,Little Branch,Makers Mark,Mas (farmhouse),The Beehive Restaurant,Well-priced | No Comments
June 6, 2012 by admin
Date: June 5th, 2012
Name of Establishment: The Capital Grille
Location: 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271
Rating: Perfect
Order: Old Fashioned, Makers Mark, asked if they had brandied cherries
Price: $11.75
Comments: I took an extra step to ask if they had brandied cherries instead of saying no cherry. It paid off as they had brandied cherries and the bartender gave me a couple to sample. Good sized glass, strong pour, and well-muddled with orange and cherry. Well priced and great service before the dinner crowd.
Category Reviews | Tags: Brandied Cherry,Makers Mark,New York City,Perfect,The Capital Grille,Well-priced | No Comments
