Whiskey and I are not friends but wine and I are.
Mimi X. and I were supposed to have a girl's night out at Yardhouse but because of the UFC fight and St. Patty's Day weekend, the wait times at Yardhouse were atrocious. Mimi X. suggested that we make our way to Double Helix Wine & Whiskey Lounge instead.
What I love about this place is its ambiance and how swanky it is. The restaurant itself is not very big, but there's ample seating and plenty of room at the bar. The lights are dimmed which adds to the relaxing feel of the place. Basically, this place is perfect for a date night or a night out with a couple gal pals.
Mimi X. got a couple glasses of whiskey on the rocks and I ordered a glass of the Monchoff Riesling. I was quite satisfied with my wine. We also ordered two plates to share. The Olive poppers (deep fried olives stuffed with chorizo and goat cheese) were delicious! I wish there were more on the plate. The saltiness of the olives sort of hid the taste of the chorizo and goat cheese but nonetheless, it was a tasty appetizer! We also ordered the BBQ Pork Sliders. The apricot sauce, sweet pickle and chipotle saw with the pork was the perfect balance between salty and sweet. Two small sliders come in one order. Again, I wish there was more of it!
I hear that Double Helix has an awesome happy hour from 3:30-7:30 everyday. Whaaat? Even on the Weekends? You know I'll be back real soon to take advantage of this!