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*

Earth Day or Snow Day?

Today is Earth Day, a day we would normally be seeing green grass and early Spring flowers nodding their heads in the breeze. Unfortunately, all of us at the Hedonistic Bar are bracing for a 6-10 inch snowstorm tonight! This is not so much Spring Fever weather but Cabin Fever "Oh my gosh, get me outta here" weather. In order to tame these desperate thoughts of escape to milder climates we've become quite adept at discovering getaways within a few minutes drive.
One of our favorite places to go to inject a little vibrancy in our day is Eat Street Social. Here you can indulge in so many tastes you will soon forget the dreary outside weather. The large windows at the front beckon you to come in and investigate the dark interior. As you cross the threshold you face the bar which is the most prominent feature of the room. We prefer to grab seats there so we can watch the bartenders craft cocktails and soda fountain treats.
Our personal preference is to go during hours when traffic is slightly lighter so we have the chance to linger without displacing other potential patrons. It also gives us the opportunity to engage the bartenders about their recommendations and bar techniques. We have been to ESS in the later hours when the restaurant is busting at the seams both with people and noise. If you are more of a casual, take your time and hang out in a mild atmosphere person - check out ESS in off peak hours. If you get your kicks from being in the middle of a giant party - go in the evenings to join the crowd.
The Hedonists enjoy splitting plates and cocktails in order to maximize the number of tastes we get to enjoy. We believe in responsible enjoyment of spirits so instead of each person kicking back 3 or more cocktails, everyone orders one and passes it around to their companions to take a sip. For our designated sober driver, they don't have to miss out on the deliciousness of the ESS bar, there is the soda fountain. The Orange Dream makes us think of Summer days and Dreamsicle ice cream bars.....mmmm......

To check out some pics and more reviews for Eat Street Social check out the reviews page.