First Call: Tiger Lounge
A weekly blog feature in which we walk into a bar and ask the bartender to make us his or her favorite drink. 
The locale: Tiger Lounge, at 412 Orcas St. in Georgetown. It's only been open for three weeks, but I definitely recommend checking it out, not only for the kitschy retro decor, but because they've got sizable front and back patios for optimum sunshine enjoyment.
The bartender: Kristyana, who'd prefer we not give her last name. She just moved here for this job from Port Townsend, but has been serving for five years. My unfortunately blurry photo does not do her justice.
The drink: A Brooklyn. It's like a Manhattan, but made with Irish whiskey-- Kristyana uses Jameson-- with a dash of amaretto instead of sweet vermouth, and no bitters.
When I initially ask Kristyana to make me her favorite drink, she hesitates.
Should I make you a drink that's a good drink for this bar, or my favorite drink? I'm more of a whiskey drinker.
Me too.
Then you'll like this. It's called a Brooklyn. It's like a Manhattan, but with Irish whiskey. I love Irish whiskey.
I've never heard of this drink before. But it's really smooth. Smoother than a regular Manhattan, actually. If I go into any bar and ask for it, will they know what I'm talking about?
No, I made it up!
2 comment(s)
rexander says:
This place is the worst place ever!! The owner is the biggest piece of shit I've ever seen. The way he talks to his staff and the way he talks to the talent that plays at this venue is unheard of. Totally womanizer and ass. LEARN how to treat your staff and stop ripping off your talent!
Posted On: Saturday, Jun. 13 2009 @ 1:39AM
Ben Jammin says:
REXANDER: Just so you and everyone else knows... Dave, whom you are referring to, is now gone. He was a part-owner. He even took a bunch of stuff when he left...
But now it's a great place (again) with nice people, a great atmosphere, and good food and drink...
Posted On: Tuesday, Jul. 14 2009 @ 11:23PM