Stopped by Briggs K&B for a couple of quick cocktails and appetizer. The cocktails were creative and interesting. We managed to sample:
- Strawberry Pisco Sour (my fav);
- Barbara M (a bourbon with strawberry and rhubarb);
- Victoria Park Rickey (odd - celery bitters with calvados? Not sure about this one)
- Countess Seville (an Earl Grey and gin mixture - nice, different)
We shared the Humbolt Calamari. Our server explained that rather than rings, it had been cut into strips and marinated in buttermilk overnight. It was fried with a very light tempura batter and served with tomato aioli. This calamari was so tender it almost melted. I would order this again any time. It was some of the best calamari I've had in a long time.
It was quiet night, so they were not very busy. The service was friendly and informative without being imposing due to boredom. I wasn't a fan of the décor. It was pretty boring with a touch of west coast. I was disappointed to see the old Cannery Row space wasn't made fabulous. But décor is so low on my list of priorities so that it won't deter me from going back soon!