While waiting for some friends to get together for a night of drunken debauchery and birthday celebrating, I stopped by Rye House to visit a friend I used to work with that is now the Beverage Director. This bar is quite possibly my favorite place to grab a drink.
The bartenders are some of the most talented mixologists I've seen. Very cool, mellow, down to earth people that really know their shit. They're fast, precise, and don't make you feel like an asshole for not knowing some of the different spirits and drinks around the bar. The cocktail list, created by Wade McElroy, is really awesome. And I'm not just saying that 'cause I know the guy. He really finds a great way to craft his drinks around the seasons using new spirits and infused syrups.
Right now, he's previewing his Spring cocktail list. I tried the Morning Glory, which to me was similar to a take on a Sazerac. It had Rye, Brandy, Curacao, bitters, Absinthe, and an orange peel served on the rocks. The bar is a great place for winter cocktails but is proving promising for the spring.
They have a great selection for food as well. Great bar food, but definitely still good for a casual meal out. The bar, I will say, definitely outshines the restaurant. The decor is great, crowd is not douchey, and while the prices aren't cheap, it's no worse than what you find at any other great bar.
You won't have to ask me but one time to haul ass over here and get boozey. Anyone down for this Friday?
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