Redhook

Last night I worked a opening of a new bar in Farringdon called Redhook. This is the first serious restaurant the Match Group has ever attempted and as far as openings go I think it went well. The place is a steak and seafood place. Like all Match bars, the site is stunning. The dining room is beautiful and the bar space is packed with all sorts of great Bourbons and handsome bartenders...and me.

This was the first opening i've ever done. In the past Jonathan Downey has torn shreds off people, had babies, fired staff and generally been quite agitated at most of his new bar openings. Last night was no different. I must say, i like the guy. I know he probably wont be reading this so i'm not just blowing steam up his ass, but the man knows his stuff. He ALWAYS finds good sites *the most important rule*, and he most definitely is not afraid to share his opinion of things. He is usually right most of the time as well.

By the way there's also a great variation invented by Enzo Enrico (Milk & Honey NY) on the Manhattan cocktail that also shares it's name.

Recipe below, drinktheshitoutofit...

5cl Rye Whiskey

1cl Punt Es Mes

1cl Maraschino

Stir&drink...

Go eat there, heres a link..