"I've been wanting to combine Riesling and cachaça," said our intense bartender, mixing wine and liquor after a request for an on-the-spot invention. He added grapefruit and lime, tasted the concoction, and scribbled in his notebook before presenting it to the customer, who seemed very happy with the result. I was equally pleased with my Broken Shark (gin, Averna amaro, grapefruit, and...
Beaker & Flask Restaurant Review:
Over-size booths line Beaker & Flask’s interior, which is shaped like a silo lying on its side with a lofty bank of windows on the rounded edge. A long, curving bar dominates the space and many patrons come in just for a cocktail or two from the frequently changing and always clever list. Careful attention is paid to details, from vintage glassware to the frozen coconut water used as ice in a...
Inspired by The Gentleman's Companion, an influential cocktail manual published in 1946, the sassily named cocktails here are modern twists on classics. For instance, there's the rum-based Sal's Minion, served over coconut-water ice cubes, or the Chimney Sweep, a concoction of ouzo, blended scotch, and Ramazzotti (an Italian bitters). Drink choices frequently change based on seasons and...
Beaker & Flask offers a rarefied adults-only experience with high-end cocktails, thoughtful food and a sophisticated setting. Over-size booths line the space, shaped like a silo lying on its side with a lofty bank of windows on the rounded…