Known for creative dishes, an awesome happy hour (the Painless1099 guys cited it as a favorite) and tons of draft beer, Savory Grain is fast becoming a Broad Street staple. This week, bar manager Colin King gave us a behind the scenes look at the cocktail menu and leaves sage advice for new bartenders.
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Behind the Bar: Michael Hanbury of comfort
Conversation, Richmond, CocktailsCommentMichael Hanbury recently returned to his hometown of Richmond, Virginia after an extended stay in Greensboro & Raleigh which left him an expert in Southern-style food & hospitality. Now bar manager of comfort, Hanbury's 16 years of bartending experience brings a fresh flavor to the cocktail menu (some of which include yours truly).
Two Perfect Cocktails for New Year's Eve
CocktailsCommentBartenders Will Witherow of Copperwood Tavern and Gregg Brooks of Comfort designed their big batch cocktails in equal parts delicious and simple to get the party moving with minimal stress.
Day 12: Candy Cane Infusion
InfusionsCommentWelcome to Day 12 of our second 12 Days Of Infusions! A big thanks to all the bartenders who helped us out with this year's series. T Leggett finishes off this year with a Candy Cane infused moonshine, cocktail and Christmas Tree tincture recipe. Cheers & happy holidays from the Belle Isle Craft Spirits team!
Day 11: Buddha Hand Infusion
InfusionsCommentINGREDIENTS
- 2oz Buddha Hand Infusion
- 1/2oz Simple Syrup
- 1/2oz blackberry flavored liqueur (I used Crème de Mûre Massenez)
- Crushed ice
Day 10: Citrus Heat Infusion
InfusionsCommentDay 9: Rock N' Shine Infusion
InfusionsCommentBeth Dixon is Bar Manager at Pasture in Richmond, Virginia. Check out Beth's holiday 2014 Rosemary Infusion, and make sure to try out one of her other cocktails: The Bellehaven and The Rosemary Boulevardier.
Day 8: Masala Chai Infusion
Infusions1 CommentChristian Johnston can be found at Tavola's Cicchetti Bar in Charlottesville, Virginia. Listen to Christian's interview with Jenée Libby on the Edacious Podcast.
Day 7: Pear Chamomile Infusion
InfusionsCommentGlendon Hartley and Chad Spangler founded The Menehune Group about two years ago with fellow bartenders JP Caceres and Kevin Rogers. The Menehune Group has one main focus: to provide clients with the means to develop, implement and maintain premium beverage programs.