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| - We love, love, love this place. This is our go to bar downtown. Cocktails are more than worth it. My new absolute favorite was (2 week later update: no longer on the menu, changes so often!) a long combination of whiskey, rum, brut, amaretto, grapefruit, Cherry Heering, bitters, I don't even know what else. It's called "This One Could Use A Few More Ingredients" .. Pretty cute. The +1 always orders a drink that is typically almost completely liquor and actually enjoys it, so I can only assume it's made well. They also have "shared" cocktails that come in some sort of bowl with crazy straws and will get you reeeeal loose. Not recommended unless you're out with THOSE friends or trying to have that kind of night. Wine list is always good too! Somehow every time we're here, we are able to get a spot at the bar. They do take reservations for table service as well.
We even eat food here sometimes. First of all, I don't want to warn you, but they will offer you dim sum on a little platter like a cigarette girl a few times. I'm not a fan because of the mostly beef and pork offerings, but who knows. Could be great. Mostly annoying. The idea is cute though. I typically eat the chicken meatball ramen as I am a picky eater (who knew!) and have no complaints. The meatballs are seasoned and somehow are incredible in the huge bowl of noodle soup. I love the chicken confit wings though. That's my go to sitting at the bar food. They're made with buttermilk and coriander and sprinkles of happiness, probably. They are so good I can't tell you what the +1 gets because my brain can only think/dream of the wings in front of me.
The absolute best thing about Grit & Grace is how laid back it is. It could easily be stuffy or difficult, but it's relaxed. It's cool. The staff is funny and engaging. We dine and drink often downtown, and there is a big spot at the top for this place.
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