Getting Social

Eat Street Social 

We started the evening off with The Iroquois.This lovely little cocktail is Buffalo Trace Bourbon, lemon, demerara, Creme de Flora, and birch

Those of you who know the Hedonists, know that we have a weakness for anything that involves bourbon. We've had the pleasure of sipping this cocktail quite awhile back and we're delighted to find the recipe gracing the pages of the seasonal menu once again. This is a tart, yet creamy cocktail that compliments the flavor of Buffalo Trace allowing the bourbon's character to still play on the palate. For folks who feel intimidated by the assertive reputation of bourbon, this is a nice way to ease yourself into the world of those beautiful brown spirits.

Our tummies were demanding something more substantial to quell our hunger so we ordered the perennial favorite, the Eat Street Burger - a half pound beef burger, smoked Gouda, onion marmalade, preserved tomato, and generous portion of fries.
This is definitely one of the best burgers the Hedonists have sunk their teeth in. We prefer our burgers medium to medium well and this was just right. The burger was juicy and not greasy with a thick slice of smoked Gouda, and greens so fresh and crispy... The onion marmalade was an excellent compliment of sweetness to top it off - no need for ketchup or other condiments on this burger! And the fries! Oh the fries! Salty, crispy goodness that makes you smile involuntarily..... swirl those in a little ketchup and you have a side worthy of the burger by which they sit.

After such a satisfying meal, we sought a closing act to our visit at ESS. The soda fountain was where we found it. Lynden's Cherry-Lime Rickey, made with Bittercube Tart Cherry Syrup and lime.

This soda was a refreshing blend of tart and sweet - reminding us of Spring as we longingly gaze out the window at the accumulating snow. What more is there to say about tasty cherry flavors? Seconds please! Sipping on the soda makes the Hedonists hope that Bittercube will make some of their house made syrups available for purchase to the general public soon. The Hedonistic Bar would love to experiment with its fresh, bright, cheery flavor. *hint, hint*