jlmatie22 – Page 8

December 16, 2023

Maque

For our first brunch in Mexico, we decided to check this place out.

This place was a good mix of American and Mexican food/ brunch.

Of course got mimosas and a latte. Both were great, but not really strong (they didn’t fill the mimosas up all the way, only half way, and put half orange juice).

The food was excellent. Got the Ranchero, Fritos o a la Mexicano (scrambled eggs with ham, and a side nacho situation with made it have a touch of Mexico, plus beans).

I would come back here again (even though they had the watered down drinks).

December 16, 2023

Handshake Speakeasy

This was the first place we checked out in Mexico City in the Roma NTE (north) area.

This is the number 3 bar in the world apparently.

The speakeasy was hidden in the Nh hotel, and the entrance looks like the door in the picture below.

Some drinks I had were the Banana Split (it came with a Lego piece that was edible!), and. If in Japan. Both were great. Also got a Toki highball, which was just as expected.

We also got all the food on the menu below (all shareable). I would say the best is the braised beef and mushroom brioche. (I wouldn’t get the other food).

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023

Cheers

So this bar (at least the outside) is the same facade used in the actual TV show. The inside though doesn’t look anything like it (but they still kept the theme).

I ordered a Sam Adam’s Boston lagger. The class it came with is kinda cool. I would come here again, and maybe order food next time instead of being at the bar.

November 23, 2023November 23, 2023

Boston & Maine Fish Company

Tried this place to get a lobster roll in Boston, located at Quincy Market.

The combo also came with clam chowder. I will say the roll was alright (probably wouldn’t get it again here since it wasn’t as sweet as I thought it would be. Also seemed like they already added lemon to it, which is something I definitely don’t like). Clam chowder was good.

There are other lobster roll places in Quincy Hall. Would probably try those out next time.

November 22, 2023

The Wigs Shop (Speakeasy)

Went to the speakeasy as a recommendation from a restaurant bar tender.

I will say it is cleverly disguised as a speakeasy (you would think it is a wig shop at first sight, but after you enter the first of two doors, it makes sense).

Speaking to the bar tender, the wig theme is based off the shop that originally occupied it. The Wig shop wanted a larger space, so they moved out and this place was born.

I obviously got a whisky based drink, but don’t remember what it was . It was light and refreshing though.

I would come back here again, and would recommend to people.

On a side note, if you’re alone, you do have to stand up near the bar near the bartender, so there is some pressure to talk to them (unless they’re making a drink). Which is ok.

November 22, 2023

Ruka Restobar

Went to this place for my first dinner in Boston (wanted something with noodles).

Sat at the bar and got a couple of drinks plus food. Got a memoset as a drink (of course a whisky based cocktail) and toki highball (they had a very large Japanese whisky selection).

For food, got the Pork Yakisoba. I liked it, but didn’t have enough meet (would get it again, but paired with something else with more meat. Some people would say it was just instant noodles with a bunch of flavoring and some meet added).

I liked the vibe of the restaurant, and the bartender was good to talk to (he gave some suggestions for speak easys). I would come back here.

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

Bar Hop

We stopped by this place on King and Spadina, and I will say I learned things from their menu, which is why I’m actually making an entry.

The picture below kinda helps describe where the various whiskeys are from. Will say Speyside use where most of mine are from. It even describes some of the flavors to expect.

Would come back here again.

November 21, 2023November 21, 2023

Char No5 Whisky and Cocktail Lounge

This place is in the Marriott near King and Blue Jays way. We wanted to go to a whisky place near king and Spadina, and looks like we found a decent one.

They had flights, so ordered one that samples various whisky’s (Japanese, Irish, Scottish, and Canadian). The bartender seemed to know what he wa stalking about when describing them. We also got a full shot of the Bushmills since that was a pretty interesting Irish whisky.