Sthitch Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I have felt that over the past few years that the Town and Country has begun to slip, though it also could be that my expectations have been increased with the newest additions to the area's cocktail scene. I hope that Sam Lek is able to find a soft landing spot. Closing January 15, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRiv18 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Sad news. I wouldn't discount Sam's skills though, he makes a decent rickey and I've seen him refuse to make a Dark 'N Stormy because he doesn't carry Gosling's. His clientele is totally different than that of the relatively new cocktail culture, and he probably knows what works for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sthitch Posted January 5, 2011 Author Share Posted January 5, 2011 I wouldn't discount Sam's skills though Sam was actually not why I was ever disappointed, it was the crew around him. His sidecar has set the standard for that drink and I have yet to find a better one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRiv18 Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Gotcha, my "b". I'll have to swing by tonight, I'm picking up some eyeglasses nearby anyways. A great Sidecar is better than a great Manhattan. And a bad Sidecar is worse than a bad Manhattan. Must try Sam's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthesia Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 When I was researching about the Jack Rose cocktail, I found this article. Says a lot about the time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 Maybe if DaRiv goes there tonight for a sidecar, he can find out if Sam still has a bottle of Laird's Apple Jack on hand and report back here. So, if anyone's curiosity is piqued, it will be possible to stop in and order a Jack Rose before the bar closes on the 15th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRiv18 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Well if you are looking for a Jack Rose, you will not find him sitting at this bar. Of course, another Jack Rose will soon be born, but if you have a hankering for Sam Lek, don't despair. As Pink somewhat said, heeeeeeeee's coming out so why not better get the party started. PS The Sidecar was nice. Afterwards, the Daquiri from the bar back was not fresh squeezed, but Sam saved me with his Pimm's Cup Martini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Well if you are looking for a Jack Rose, you will not find him sitting at this bar. Of course, another Jack Rose will soon be born, but if you have a hankering for Sam Lek, don't despair. As Pink somewhat said, heeeeeeeee's coming out so why not better get the party started. PS The Sidecar was nice. Afterwards, the Daquiri from the bar back was not fresh squeezed, but Sam saved me with his Pimm's Cup Martini. The party was rocking last night - I suspect you'll see pictures of Sam Lek in a major newspaper soon (I have a precious cellphone photo that I refuse to upload because of its poor quality; I'll leave the photojournalism to the professionals). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I suspect you'll see pictures of Sam Lek in a major newspaper soon click click again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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