Trying not to be a cocktail snob - General Tiki

TK talo ka Member tampa, fla Joined: Jul 26, 2007 Posts: 452	TK talo ka Posted posted on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 4:11 PM On 2010-04-28 10:52, Chip and Andy wrote: Part of the problem specific to your example is the Speakeasy format is, for some at least, about being there and not the drinks. A Speakeasy like the kind you described is the ultimate kind of velvet rope, only those cool or current or whatever enough know about it so there is some exclusivity to it that makes them feel important. Doesn't make it any less annoying for the bartenders, or any less entertaining for you. The real test will be can they teach their audience even a little bit of what the cocktail culture was and could be again? Or will they succumb to the crowds and build a Martini menu with 500 drinks that are served in a martini glass. flipping well said. i just had a semi rant in bilge over the tragiclly hip. i rarely do that. well said indeed.

On 2010-04-28 10:52, Chip and Andy wrote:
Part of the problem specific to your example is the Speakeasy format is, for some at least, about being there and not the drinks.

A Speakeasy like the kind you described is the ultimate kind of velvet rope, only those cool or current or whatever enough know about it so there is some exclusivity to it that makes them feel important.

Doesn't make it any less annoying for the bartenders, or any less entertaining for you. The real test will be can they teach their audience even a little bit of what the cocktail culture was and could be again? Or will they succumb to the crowds and build a Martini menu with 500 drinks that are served in a martini glass.

flipping well said. i just had a semi rant in bilge over the tragiclly hip. i rarely do that. well said indeed.

Post #526815 by talo ka on Wed, Apr 28, 2010 4:11 PM