I had my eye on Manhattan Bar since the days where boards were up to announce something new was brewing.
Beyond the high doors lies a secret society - welcome to the new Golden Age of fine drinking, they say. 1920's is where this bar is set in, a period in which was considered the "Prohibited Age" and it was truly significant to the history of spirits.
The wall that smiles back at me.
Lovely embossed menu.
New York Sour ($23)
St George Bourbon, ruby port, house-made lavender maple syrup, fresh lemon, plum bitters, egg white
The only other time I develop a liking for whiskey based cocktails. "New York" was perpetually on the top of my drink the whole time. I love how this was light at the start but grew on me with every sip. New York, oh new york, when can I visit thee?
From the Rickhouse
Single Cask Cocktail, Remember The Maine ($25)
Aged in-house in American oak under the watchful eye of Head Bartender Ricky Paiva.The classic cocktail pays tribute to the USS Maine which sank in the Havana harbor in 1898 when some of its ammunition inexplicably exploded.
The night started off with a bowl of Paprika-spiced popcorn and by the end of the night we were 4 bowls into it.
Maine Lobster Roll ($26)
Crabmeat, avocado, remoulade sauce
Definitely a luxurious treat. This tasted more of crabmeat than lobster though and the meat texture ended up a tad too mushy.
PBJ Whoopie Pie ($10)
Delicious mudpie pops sandwiching a layer of peanut butter.
A chat with their friendly bartender saw us through all the buzz that goes behind concocting every drink - including multi tasking.
We bumped into their Food and Beverage Director who gave us a tour of the rickhouse - a first in a hotel.
Exciting months lie ahead for Manhattan Bar with an adults only champagne brunch coming right up in the weeks ahead. They say, no kids allowed in the bar of revelry and indulgence.
Enthralled I was by Manhattan, a revisit is a must for more of the magical drinks of the 1920's.
Manhattan Bar
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