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| - I haven't been here for the food as yet, but I've been frequenting this King West bar a few times, and I'm now considering this to be one of my favorite watering holes in the city; when it comes to craving a stiff drink that is!
First came here on a company party a few months ago. It was on the tail end, and everyone was swishing down gin and tonics and vodka sodas. It was my first time in the place. I looked around and the decor intrigued me a little bit; Looked like an old 20's era speak easy. I sparked a conversation with one of the bartenders regarding the place and lo and behold, I was right. Weslodge specializes in prohibition era drinks, and the decor was to reflect that time period.
I asked myself, "what the hell is everyone ordering gin and tonics for? Let's test the bar!"
First drink was a classic Sidecar. I could see the excitement in the bartender's eyes and his enthusiastic concentration while mixing the drink. You could really tell that they've been waiting to mix a real drink all night! Also probably rolling their eyes out by the fact that they've been hired as "mixologists" only to serve gin and tonic's to a bunch of drunk 30 year olds.
Anyways, Sidecar was amazing! But the real test for me was when I asked them to make a Manhattan. So they do a classic Manhattan here, but with a twist: infused tabacco drops. Takes the classic to a next level: smooth and strong.
I've been back a few times since, and only just for the Manhattan. One day I'll try the food, but for now, I've found my neighborhood go to place for really good classic drinks!
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