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Shane Eaton
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Nice space but yet another Victoria cafe that refuses to make pourovers.
The classier and more refined version of the Long bar, Writers bar could be favorite drinking spot in town. Everything is gorgeous.
Although 33 Acres is better known as one of the top craft brewers in Vancouver, they also happen to make the best espresso in town! I enjoyed a Phil and Sebastian roast of Nansebo Genene. It was acidic and vibrant, and my favorite espresso in recent memory.
It is well known that one Michelin star HIDE offers some of Mayfair’s best dining, but on the basement floor down the flowing oak stairs is also a gem of a cocktail bar, the aptly named The Bar Below. The bar is an oasis from the hustle and bustle of Mayfair, with a cozy atmosphere provided by dim lighting, dark wood and a charismatic bar team. Even compared to the always-packed restaurant one floor up at Ground, and the exclusive tasting menu only-space at Above on the first floor, things are more laidback at The Bar Below.
The Bar Below is dominated by a long, craggy wooden bar top which makes you feel for a moment that you are in one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels. From the sculptured counter, you can glimpse the majestic backlit back bar and yearn for the pricey bottles within the locked cabinet.
Working in collaboration with the founding chef Ollie Dabbous and head chef Martin Carabott, the bar team includes group executive bar manager Oskar Kinberg, bar manager Rui Costa, assistant bar manager Ambra Lombardo and head bartender Jeanne Mathieu. There are 15 signature cocktails at The Bar Below, with Kinberg’s list striking a perfect balance between originality and smashability. It's hard to beat Erik Lorincz's twist on the Bloody Mary at Kwant, but The Bar Below's Cross-Eyed Mary (16 GBP) gives it a good run for the money. With vodka fat-washed olive oil, Fino sherry, and clarified tomato water with spices this savory, yet sessionable Mediterranean rendition of the Bloody Mary is a divine way to start your drinking adventure at HIDE.
Although there is a bias towards lighter and fresher cocktails to complement the food at HIDE, there are also boozier options for the seasoned drinkers out there. If you aren’t tempted to unlock the liquor cabinet to enjoy one of the fine dark spirits at The Bar Below, consider the stiff Holy Water to finish your evening. With Macallan 12yo sherry oak Scotch malt whisky, Companero rum, Amontillado sherry and Palo Santo, this rich meditation cocktail is the quintessential night cap at HIDE.
The Bar Below is dominated by a long, craggy wooden bar top which makes you feel for a moment that you are in one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novels. From the sculptured counter, you can glimpse the majestic backlit back bar and yearn for the pricey bottles within the locked cabinet.
Working in collaboration with the founding chef Ollie Dabbous and head chef Martin Carabott, the bar team includes group executive bar manager Oskar Kinberg, bar manager Rui Costa, assistant bar manager Ambra Lombardo and head bartender Jeanne Mathieu. There are 15 signature cocktails at The Bar Below, with Kinberg’s list striking a perfect balance between originality and smashability. It's hard to beat Erik Lorincz's twist on the Bloody Mary at Kwant, but The Bar Below's Cross-Eyed Mary (16 GBP) gives it a good run for the money. With vodka fat-washed olive oil, Fino sherry, and clarified tomato water with spices this savory, yet sessionable Mediterranean rendition of the Bloody Mary is a divine way to start your drinking adventure at HIDE.
Although there is a bias towards lighter and fresher cocktails to complement the food at HIDE, there are also boozier options for the seasoned drinkers out there. If you aren’t tempted to unlock the liquor cabinet to enjoy one of the fine dark spirits at The Bar Below, consider the stiff Holy Water to finish your evening. With Macallan 12yo sherry oak Scotch malt whisky, Companero rum, Amontillado sherry and Palo Santo, this rich meditation cocktail is the quintessential night cap at HIDE.
Da Zero is still one of the reference points in Milano for quality pizza Napoletana. I am always enticed by the delicious ingredients from Cilento that they use on their signature pizzas. In addition to super food, the service is also great. Thank you Da Zero for being in Milano!