sat at the bar with a friend. wouldn't think of sitting anywhere else. got to watch all the activity behind the bar - quite the operation!!
had an amazing line up of drinks (btwn the both of us):
1. Freshly Rasp'd
2. Ginger Lemon Mash
3. Sailor's Mojito (highly highly highly highly recommend)
4. Basil Daiquiri
5. Mezcal-esque
6. BarChef Rocket
....would recommend each one. all perfectly blended and presented.
the drinks we had were $11-13 which is very reasonable for what you're getting - booze mixed with all natural, in-house made ingredients in an awesome atmosphere. there is a page with $25-75 drinks - if you don't want to spend that, don't! for those people who deem this place expensive, think about the whole experience. it's well worth the money.
bar-chefs are knowledgeable, friendly, passionate and add to the experience.
hickory smoked wood chips on fire (literally), dry ice, minimal yet perfect decor. bunsen burners, things boiling over... felt like a really cool, tasty chem class.
ever been to little branch/east side company/weather up in new york? this place might even be a little better (i didn't think that was possible!!!). mixology, emulsification... mojito ravioli?? brilliant concept.
finally a bar in toronto that marches to the beat of it's own drum. how refreshing. far exceeded my expectations. will be back... many times.