Sometimes, messing with formulas pays off. Even Coke bungled New Coke back in the day. His Change of Address is, seriously, the world’s best Coca-Cola, the iconic soda brimming with salty, savory swagger courtesy of shoyu plus a shimmy of maple and fresh lemon, all carefully shaken over ice pebbles. Though the sauce was a bit of acquired taste, it was popular enough to be sold at local grocery. The “Clear-Headed” drink section is a serious draw, as Nelson, now five years sober, builds a detailed booze-free world. Opening in 1927, the New York Spaghetti House on E. This is where coffee-speckled piña coladas are frothed like Frappuccinos and even Hawaiian punch gets its due as a grand golden bowl swimming with tropical cordials. Praise be, Eem has put fun back in the glass, with beach-ball-boozy remixes that are sweet, yes, but also sly, surprising, and sharply balanced. Pickled pineapple on pork belly does not a revelation make.ĭrinks ultimately provide the glue for the restaurant’s far-flung concept. It has long been a fixture in Riverdale, a reliable spot for fine dining in an upscale but relaxed atmosphere, serving flavorful and creative dishes with a Brave flair. The meat needs more consistency, more sliced-to-order cred, and a clearer sense of mission in this marriage.

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