Hot Spots: Woodberry Watering Hole
I think we’re all familiar with La Cuchara, the cavernous Spanish/Mediterranean-themed restaurant helmed by Chef Ben Lefenfeld.
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…the large, comfortable bar area—even basic things like a free parking lot and outdoor seating in nice weather. I’ve come to appreciate it not only for the dependably excellent food and service, but for the bar program.
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Helmed by a fleet of personable, knowledgeable bartenders, the bar here offers solid takes on age-old classic cocktails and creative spins on new ones, as well as a respectable beer list and a lengthy, interesting wine list. And the generous size of the bar area here really allows you to spread out and socialize with friends.
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If, like me, you’re a fan of the ‘browns,” (bourbon, rye, and Scotch), La Cuchara offers one of the area’s larger selections of elixers. Whether you’re in a mood to sip and savor one neat, or have one mixed up in a perfect sazerac or Manhattan, you can’t go wrong here.