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| - The attention to detail here is insane...absolutely insane. Everything from the decor, to the food, to the cocktails, and dessert is a work of art. Every taste or sip is meticulously crafted to ensure your optimum enjoyment. In a town that is starting to get big into the food scene, Butcher and the Rye really has put itself above the rest.
We started with two cocktails: the Irishman and the punch. The beautiful wall of whiskeys was gorgeous, but since walking in and seeing the most Hipster guy in the world rigorously shaking cocktails, we opted for something with more flair than a plain shot. Both were fabulous and contained whiskey, but were easy to drink for light drinkers. Every detail was just so, from a latte-like appearance on the Irishman to a perfect pink hue to the punch.
The food was also out of the world. My date and I shared the pig candy, lemon cake, and ordered two Waygu flank steaks. The pig candy I honestly can hardly describe; it was a euphoric mix of salty, vinegary, sweet, and (of course) bacony. The steak was delicious, tender, cooked exactly to my liking, and lasted probably a whole ten minutes on our table. The dessert was literally like a painting with the meringue splattered across the plate like paint. It tasted even better than it looked and was really unique.
The service is great, as well. Our server was patient with providing us recommendations and answering all of our questions. The food and drinks were timely, and we left incredibly full and happy. We are from Cleveland, but would driving all the way here for any birthdays or special occasions; I really can't get the pig candy out of my mind.
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