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| - The mark of a great business is often not about how they do when things go well, but rather how they do when something is horribly, horribly wrong. In my multiple trips to Society, I've seen socializing, visually and taste-appealing drinks, and crafty bartenders assembling crazy libations.
Most recently, our group of four ventured downstairs to get some post-dinner drinks. Three people loved their drinks, and one was severely disappointed. (Me.) I ordered an absinthe drink. I understand the aversion that some people have to black licorice / anise flavoring. I actually think some of those people are just being dramatic. I like the taste. However, the absinthe drink I received gave me an idea of what those people were talking about. This drink was overly unbalanced, and just a one note anise bomb.
Upon noticing that I wasn't drinking nearly fast enough and not enjoying it, our server came over and checked in on me. I described what was going on, and tallied it up to just choosing the wrong drink. Well, she made it right. The drink came off our bill, and I was able to get something else on the menu.
Society isn't about just serving drinks - It's about you enjoying yourself, treating the alcohol well by displaying it properly, and savoring it. The care they put into what they do truly makes this a craft cocktail location. I'll gladly come back to see what else is up their sleeves... but maybe shy away from the absinthe for a visit or two...
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