Happy Hour

09
Nov
2018

Tipsy Tipperary with Tipperary Whiskey

categories: COCKTAILS, Happy Hour, Liquor Reviews

I consider myself one of those “Women Who Whiskey”. Old Fashioneds are my favorite cocktail and can be made with whiskey or bourbon, so I’ve tried my fair share of both variations. I’ve always been intrigued by the smell and taste of whiskey and I pride myself on thinking outside of the box when it comes to cocktails. Recently, I was sent two samples of a new whiskey from a boutique distillery in Ireland called Tipperary Whiskey . I like that Tipperary is co-owned by a woman, Jennifer Nickerson and her mission is to get this whiskey on the radar of other women. Her motto is, like with wine, all it takes is a taste. Not only did I sip and sample the whiskey it but I created a cocktail with it also.

I received two small bottles from Tipperary, Watershed Whiskey and the Knockmealdowns Whiskey. The Watershed was sweet with notes of vanilla and the Knockmealdowns has notes of caramel, chocolate and vanilla. I decided to use the Watershed whiskey because I thought the vanilla notes would go well with the ingredients what I had in mind. I call this drink the “Tipsy Tipperary”.

Ingredients:

2 oz Tipperary Watershed Whiskey

1 oz. Fresh Squeezed Lemon

1 tsp. Maple Syrup

Instructions:

Pour whiskey, lemon juice and syrup into a cocktail shaker

Shake well

Pour into Martini glass

I garnished with a ginger slice and I also added egg white to give the cocktail a rich, creamy texture and a beautiful foamy cap.

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08
Aug
2017

BlueBird Cocktail Room

categories: Happy Hour, RESTAURANTS

As a former bartender, craft cocktails are something I can appreciate. So you can imagine my excitement was on another level when I heard about The BlueBird Cocktail Room, a new bar opening in Hampden. I’ve wanted to explore more restaurants and bars in Hamden, Baltimore because I have a few friends that live in that neighborhood and I’m always in the area. Last Friday, I attended a blogger Happy Hour/Meet-Up and finally got a chance to check it out.

Happy Hour is definitely the time to do a little menu sampling. The appetizer bites are 1/2 priced Monday-Friday from 5-7pm and because we were with a large group I got a chance to sample a few items. The Happy Hour cocktails are $5 house wines, $5 Pimm’s cups, and $2 Natty Bohs. My favorites on the food menu were the lamb meatballs and squash blossoms. They gave me five meatballs which were so filling, I almost didn’t’ have room for anything else. The “Tropic of Quebec” cocktail is an Orange Creamsicle in a glass, so sweet and reminiscent of childhood on a hot summer day.

The décor is somewhat romantic… think chandeliers, dark floors, dark blue walls, blue sofas with bright yellow accents. They have a long high-top table in the middle of the space and quiet, intimate sofas and corner tables along the perimeter. You have to order your food/drinks at the bar and the server gives you a number to take back to your seat. The food and drinks arrived at the table pretty fast, which was a good thing because the space was filled with customers on a Friday evening.

This would be a perfect place to impress a first date! Send me a message or reply, tell me what you think. Also, I need suggestions for your favorite bars and restaurants in Hampden.

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05
Sep
2016

Happy Hour at Fleming’s Steakhouse

categories: Happy Hour

Hail to Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar– one of my favorite restaurants in Harbor East, Baltimore. The title of this post mentions “Happy Hour,” but the photo above is the delicious dinner I shared with two friends after we ate the following happy hour items (don’t judge us).

Can I just fawn over this Calamari for a minute? Fleming’s Steakhouse hands down has the best calamari I’ve ever had! It’s served with a sweet chili sauce and it’s lightly breaded on the outside, tender on the inside with a spicy pepper kick. I wanted to eat the entire plate myself, but unfortunately I had to share.

flemings3 — The Prime Rib Dip with Homemade Potato Chips

I especially enjoy the cocktails at Fleming’s Steakhouse, they are always delicious and they offer a variety of options with various liquors. You can’t go wrong with calamari and cocktails at Fleming’s Steakhouse happy hour, I’d go there everyday of the week just for that!

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22
Jul
2016

Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar

categories: Happy Hour, RESTAURANTS

The happy hour is from 4-7pm daily at the bar and bar-area seating only. We visited on a Friday around 5:30pm and happy hour was well under way. All the seats were filled around the bar so we stood around for a bit and stalked a few tables. Once we were seated, we went right in and immediately ordered cocktails. The Mojitos, Margaritas and Sangria are only $5.00 and they were delicious. The drinks were strong and flavorful exactly what I’d expect from a cocktail bar. Sometimes inexpensive happy hour drinks are watered down, but these were not. We ordered a second round of drinks a Mojito and Margarita again but this time we switched so whoever got the mojito the first time got the margarita the second time and vice versa.

Pal7 — Shrimp Guacamole served with Fried Plantain and various chips

Pal3 — Blackened Fish Tacos (Top) and Yucca Fries (Bottom)

The El Cubano sandwich was huge, larger than we expected and enough for two people to share. The Yucca fries were interesting, I’ve never had yucca before it’s like a potato but flaky and it was also filling. It came with three dipping sauces which is always fun and adds flavor variety. The Fish tacos were light and included coleslaw and pickled onions. We kept the selections light because afterwards we’d planned on going to another location in Annapolis, maybe another bar/restaurant. We asked our waiter for suggestions on local places to visit and he was very helpful, he stood at the table and talked to us for about five minutes and wrote down a few locations on a napkin.

We mentioned that it was my friend’s birthday (because I wanted that free dessert) and he “surprised” us with a slice of Coconut Caramel Flan with coconut custard and caramel sauce.

And finally, what’s a rum bar without rum? We both ordered a rum flight from an extensive rum menu. We ordered the “Aged” rum flight, this one jumped out at us because we both like El Dorado Rum and decided to give the other two rums a try.

Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar also has a late night happy hour Sunday-Thursday and the restaurant is located in Annapolis Towne Center and features free valet parking… sweet! I would definitely visit again for happy hour, but this time I’d get there a little earlier.

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23
May
2016

Happy Hour at Brio Tuscan Grille

categories: Happy Hour

I’ve been in love with indoor décor and atmosphere at Brio Tuscan Grille from the first moment it opened in Downtown Baltimore. I’ve been there for dinner a few times, but I go there more for Happy Hour. It’s definitely one of my go-to happy hour locations of choice. A few days ago a friend and I decided to meet there for Happy Hour, while I sat at the bar waiting for her to arrive I realized I written about my first visit, but never written a post about their happy hour.

Let me start off by saying I enjoy the cocktail selection that Brio offers because they have a variety to choose from: Wine, Sangria, Martini, Mules, Mojitos and more for only $4-$6 each. They also a variety of sharable food options for happy hour.

Crispy Tuscan Tots and Black Pepper Shrimp over Eggplant

My friend and I ordered the Pepperoni and Sausage Pizza, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Crispy Tots and the Black Pepper Shrimp over Eggplant. The really liked the Crispy Tots because they were served with a cheese dipping sauce and it was a pleasant surprise to the otherwise basic tater tot. I also liked the Black Pepper Shrimp over Eggplant. The eggplant was soft on the inside and flaky on the outside and the shrimp were not too peppery but made with just the right amount of spice. The pepperoni and sausage pizza I couldn’t fully enjoy because it was served warm at room temperature. I would have liked it more if it was served hot like the other items I ordered.

Happy Hour Martini and Sangria at Brio Tuscan Grille

The one thing that Brio is consistent with is their cocktails. They train the bartenders very well. Whatever drink I order it’s always mixed with the right proportions, the flavors are balanced and I always leave with a little buzz.

If you are looking for a restaurant to have happy hour cocktails with a co-worker or an out-of-town friend, Brio Tuscan Grille is the perfect place.

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10
Mar
2016

Happy Hour at Bagby’s TEN TEN

categories: Happy Hour, RESTAURANTS

It’s March, the weather is finally breaking and Spring is upon us. One of my favorite things to do is sit outside and eat. Whether it’s near the water, or on the street, It always makes me feel like I’m in another city or country. Bagby’s Ten Ten American Bistro (1010 Fleet Street) has an incredible interior design, but they also have a quaint and somewhat hidden outdoor eating area also. I recently went there during Happy Hour to enjoy the food and fine weather.

I visited with a friend and we have the same food philosophy — The More The Merrier! We like to order lots of food to share and sample. The Happy Hour menu offers six small plate options and we ordered five of the six “Bites” items. I especially like the 13 beer, wine and cocktail specials.

tthh6 — Korean Tacos with Mongolian beef, avocado, asian slaw, jalapeno and sesame

tthh5 — Chili-Glazed Wings with fried garlic, pickled daikons & carrots, cilantro and black sesame

Look at those chicken wings, they are huge!! The chili glaze flavoring I liked because it was sticky and spicy and unlike any other flavor wing I’d had before. The Korean Tacos were also delicious they were small and not shareable, so we ordered another…why not, they are only $6.00. My absolute favorite were the Herb Parmesan Fries, they were hot, crispy and seasoned well topped with fresh parmesan cheese. I think these are my new favorite fries, they are giving Gordon Biersch’s Garlic Fries a run for their money.

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