Attn Twin Cities Folks: New Bourbon Bar!

[mrviognier]

Is it just me or does it seem like all the trendy cocktail/whiskey/microbrew/gastronomy bars have names that are in this format?

"The XXX and the YYY"

Interesting observation.

Took my family to Butcher & the Boar a few Sundays ago. My oldest son, Jack (12yr) asked where we were going to eat. When I told him the name, he smiled and said, "I'm betting that story doesn't end too well for the boar, huh?"

[BFerguson]

Interesting observation.

Took my family to Butcher & the Boar a few Sundays ago. My oldest son, Jack (12yr) asked where we were going to eat. When I told him the name, he smiled and said, "I'm betting that story doesn't end too well for the boar, huh?"

How was the food?

B

[CADMixes]

Props to these guys for organizing their bourbon list by distillery, even if there are some slight missteps.

[BrewerMatty]

Another place bourbon drinkers should go is Haute Dish. They have a great bourbon list at reasonable prices, and MOST IMPORTANTLY they do NOT measure the drink by the ounce. The Pappy 23 I had there last week for 25$ was easily 2.5 ounces if not more.

[BFerguson]

Another place bourbon drinkers should go is Haute Dish. They have a great bourbon list at reasonable prices, and MOST IMPORTANTLY they do NOT measure the drink by the ounce. The Pappy 23 I had there last week for 25$ was easily 2.5 ounces if not more.

Killer price, but it seems like they are pricing it too low.

Look good through.

B

[mrviognier]

How was the food?

Food was good. I especially liked the side dishes...but, then again, I am a sucker for grits and greens.

Another place bourbon drinkers should go is Haute Dish.

Haute Dish is a great place...and they love their Bourbon, too.

[Max Power]

I've got to check out both of those places. Which should I do first?

[mrviognier]

It really depends on your mood. Both offer very accommodating bars as well as typical restaurant seating. If you're in the mood for a bustling atmosphere with a lot of energy, I'd say head to B&TB. If you'd like something a bit more sedate, head to H-D.

Both have really good food, and both have enough Bourbons to keep you busy. B&TB has a few more than H-D does.