We heard the news the way we hear most good news - enjoying a very cold cocktail with Steely Dan playing in the background.
Thank you @talesofthecocktail ! It's an honor to be nominated for Best New Cocktail Bar in Central US 🍸
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Meet Emily, one of our Bartenders 🍸️
Favorite cocktail?
Bamboo. Love the nuttiness of the sherry and the low abv while still feeling full.
First job?
My first job was serving at a neighborhood Mexican restaurant in Austin, Texas! I started in high school and just fell in love with hospitality, food, and the people in the industry.
Airport drink?
I have a bad habit of flying way too early so if anything is open in the airport I’ll go with a Bloody Mary. Gets the job done.
After-work spot?
My favorite spot to play pool in town is Cole’s so if I get off early I try and sneak a game in there!
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