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| - Finally came here after almost a year of saying "Oooh, that place looks good. We should try them." with a groupon last week.
Do you like Pokemon and Alcohol? I do. And that's why I like Elements. Their super extensive drink menu is sort of a mini-game of exploration. You'll find something you like, just by dint of the sheer variety, and they're willing to experiment for you, if you're willing to risk it. (I asked what drink used the bottle of Absolut Cilantro behind the bar, and they confessed they hadn't found one for it yet, but were open to suggestions). The staff didn't just leave me with the small tome, either; even the new guy was happy to talk drinks. Heck yes, thought I, this will be fun. It was.
We weren't super hungry sat at the bar, and got 2 appetizers and a martini a-piece. The restaurant is small and intimate, and though they have a patio, it was the sort of Vegas windy that could toss a Prius, so we opted for inside, and shimmied up to the bar for a snack.
We were greeted right away by who I believe was the owner, and the bartender, and given the option to order up, or take our time; they are aware how huge their drink menu is. Our bartender was really nervous, because it was his first day. So we reassured him that we, too, like normal humans, have had first days, and he and the owner offered to help us pick a drink or come back in a few.
We opted to just try something, and set to arguing over apps. We are not Sweet Cocktail people, and one of the reasons we've never pulled the trigger on Elements was a fear of the 6 oz Chocolate GirlyTini syndrome. But Elements had something for us. I had something called a Glacial Ice, and my husband had a Beanie Baby. Both were herbal and cold and really well made. We enjoyed them immensely. Great job, First Day Bartender!
They were out of the first appetizer we ordered, but the "runner up" was probably better anyway, and we had the Fire and Ice shrimp and scallops, and the Beef Tartare. I wanted to eat all the tartare by myself but I didn't because I am a good and loving wife. The shrimp and scallops...I thought was pretty decent, with the disclaimer that in general I do not like shrimp or scallops or any member of the "boingy" seafood family. My husband does; this was our compromise app. The spice was really nice; hot but flavorful, and the shrimp was actually pretty damn good for someone who doesn't usually like shrimp. I didn't like it as well as the tartare, but that was pretty much a given. My husband, who grew up in Daytona and has Strong Opinions About Seafood declared the shrimp excellent, the scallops "not bad", the sauce, gone. I saw another person had ordered the beef shortrib and really want to try that next time I'm back, which I definitely will be. This seems like the perfect place to take a group of hard-to please friends, especially girls.
I am not very good at being a girl; I tend to prefer sidecars and whiskey and scotch to Flirtinis or Slushie Mangoritas. But I have lots of friends who love these things, which creates a problem when we want to get our mellow drink on; Either I'm miserable or they are. Now I can take them to Elements! They can have their chocolate Tia Maria Almond cocoa...whatever, and be overjoyed at it having found it, and I'm ordering the Green Fairy, or the Quattro-Tini, or the Roadrunner...next time I go.
Can't wait to head back.
Pros:
- Alcoholic Pokemon
- Good food, and folk and atmosphere.
- Easy parking
- Normal Human drink sizes. None of this Fishbowl BS.
Cons:
- Little bit on the pricy side for some items for a neighborhood joint; I'm not sure I could afford drinks AND dinner. Just dinner'd be a moderate price point, or just drinks and apps as we did would also be moderate. But I doubt I'll be trying dinner here unless someone else is buying, just because I'm coming here for drinks.
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