Let’s face it, we just love it when a restaurant or venue goes above and beyond to make our dining out experience or special event a memorable one. We’ve noticed a new spin - a modern-day bar cart. Special and unique craft cocktails are made tableside for all to enjoy. How cool is that?
What is a Bar Cart?
When we imagine a bar cart, an image of an old-school small-scale bar on wheels comes to mind. Today’s version is more refined and a customized memorable experience. Often, there is a splash of entertainment as well.
Out from behind the bar, bartenders are mingling in the dining room. They are redefining the way cocktails are both made and presented to guests. These unique themed and sometimes theatrical beverages are served close-up, tableside to both individuals and groups alike.
As you plan your next party, think about the art of cocktails as a way to bring your guests together. Here are some restaurants that have wowed us with their modern-day bar carts and liquid creativity!
Bloody Marys at Davanti Enoteca: Chicago
This Italian restaurant rolls out a spectacular rustic cart complete with all the fixings to create a custom scrumptious Bloody Mary. They also have a menu if you aren’t feeling creative including one called the El Guapo complete with tequila, chipotle, tomato, cilantro, and hot sauce.
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Old Fashioned Experience at Scotch 80 Prime: Las Vegas
Old-time class is brought current at this steakhouse who offers a cocktail cart offering personalized Old Fashions. The presentation looks divine complete with smoke in crystal whiskey decanters.
Grappas at Frasca Food and Wine: Boulder, CO
At Frasca Food and Wine, you can end your meal with a grappa from their bar cart. They present specially curated grappas and digestivos. They also craft some after-dinner drinks including a Piemontese Borducan orange liqueur and Amaro Nonino.
Negroni at Bar Milano: New York
This popular spot has a must-try bar cart experience. They have a menu of negroni and amaro. The Negroni, a popular Campari-based cocktail is prepared tableside. Amaro makes for a great after-dinner drink.
Bourbon Flights at Bourbon Steak: Los Angeles
This high-class experience includes customizable Japanese bourbon flights to enjoy. They will provide orange peel and cinnamon stick garnishes, ice spheres, and a torch to warm up and enhance your drink.
About Last Night at Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse: New Orleans
Tableside cocktails served at this steakhouse include high-class recipes including one with a name that made us smile. It’s mixed with mezcal, gin, coconut syrup, pineapple juice, and lemon juice.
Do these amazing cocktails inspire you for your next birthday or anniversary celebration?
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