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| - I came to Northwood for birthday drinks and left not at all disappointed -- which was a feat considering that the running theme of my birthday for the past few years is disappointment. Northwood is the type of place that feels like it fell right out of my dreams, and it would definitely go into the regular rotation if I was local. Perfectly friendly and non-intrusive service, makes a mean cocktail, serves coffee, and open til 2:00 am? Yes please.
The time of year plus inclement weather meant that it wasn't busy when I visited, which made the atmosphere all the better for lingering over perfectly balanced cocktails. I selected the Pretty Vengeance for quaffing, and enjoyed it so much that I promptly ordered a second. If I could have torn myself away, I would have ordered one of the other delicious-sounding offerings, but there's a time and a place to stick with the tried and true (the time is your birthday, and the place is Northwood).
I will be back, even as I attempt to recreate the sweet nectar created by combining vodka, vanilla liqueur, vermouth, pear, and cardamom for home enjoyment.
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