Anyone who is into cocktail culture should plan a visit to Merchant. The talented bartenders put on an entertaining show as they concoct an amazing variety of specialty drinks. If you can, grab a seat at the bar and watch the magic happen.
We stopped in for a nightcap and ordered a couple of glasses of fruity red wine and a slice of the decadent flourless chocolate cake. In the 45 minutes or so that we sipped our wine, I don't think I saw any of the four bartenders make the same drink twice. The made everything with a flourish and lots of crazy shaking, straining, stirring and twists. It seemed every specialty drink had its own unique glass and the guys wasted no time in their work.
Come for a drink and be prepared to be entertained- these guys definitely know what they are doing.