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| - Oh, the balls!!! Those sauerkraut balls! Why not start off by talking about those delicious fried, cheesy, homemade sauerkraut filled balls! I could start a whole Schweaty Balls type commentary on them, they were that good.
It's no surprise, considering Butterjoint is connected with Legume, the equally as amazing restaurant next door. The bar is pretty much the same as it was before. Still dark, romantic and cozy, but with an expanded drink and appetizer menu. Brilliant move on their part because they'll attract people to the bar casually, then suck them in for the promise of delicious food next door!
For my drink I went with my old favorite, the Papa Dobé, which had Mt. Gay Eclipse Rum, Maraschino Liqueur, grapefruit and lime. I just can't get away from a drink with grapefruit. It's so refreshing, and this certainly did the trick. I also enjoy these well made cocktails because, although it's quite small, it's strong and meant to be sipped. Rather than a mixed drink thrown together at an average run of the mill bar that you suck down in five seconds because there's no liquor in it. No thanks.
We also ordered up the pierogie appetizer. Also, accompanied by homemade sauerkraut, which is the perfect blend of sweet and sour. The pierogies are made in house as well, and were crispy, but not burnt, filled with a potato and cheese blend that combined the best of two fine ingredients.
See, they hook you in. Because it made me think... "Rachel, you must head back to Legume, stat!" It did the trick simple as that, all it took were some tasty balls!
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