Best of the Twin Cities 2012: Eat + Drink
From pizza to pancakes, here’s our top food face-offs in old-school versus new school eats. Plus, the best food trend that’s here to stay and the best kids meals in town.
by Mpls.St.Paul Editors |
December 12, 2012
We’ve Got Spirits, Yes We Do
Once reserved for Derby season, bourbon has trumped the flavorless, colorless pageant queen that is vodka. It’s a rich new barrel-aged world; get on board.
BEST BOURBON LIST:
Butcher & The Boar
Some joints use “bourbon” as a come-on, but these guys walk the walk. The deep, long list delivers various proofs of known brands plus private-label and boutique bottles you won’t find elsewhere and brilliant flights. 1121 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 612-238-8888, butcherandtheboar.com
BEST BOURBON COCKTAIL:
Up in Smoke at The Strip Club
Add the herbaceous liqueur Averna and hickory maple syrup to bourbon and you have simple elegance. The maple edge dresses it up without making it a strumpet. 378 Maria Ave., St. Paul, 651-793-6247, domeats.com
BEST LOCAL BOURBON:
Border Bourbon
I know you think it has to be made in Bourbon County, Kentucky, to be called bourbon, but that’s a myth. Border Bourbon, from locally owned 45th Parallel Spirits, is made right over the line in Wisconsin. It may be young, but it’s full of oaky, vanilla-scented promise. 45th parallelspirits.com
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