San Francisco-based Tavistock Restaurants is a rapidly growing, privately held company operating 15 upscale restaurant concepts with more than 31 locations across the US. Some of their restaurants include Joe's American Bar and Grill, California Cafe and Blackhawk Grill. At roughly 50,000 case sales of beer,wine and spirits annually, alcohol sales make up 23%- 30% of the company's overall sales.
…the kitschy, retro kind with drink formulas are printed on the side. There's also a book, " American Bar," with more than 200 cocktail recipes. If you want to try out something more complex than a vodka and tonic, call down to the desk and a tray of bar accouterments ($28) will be delivered to the room. Thus equipped with bitters, and beakers of simple syrup and Lillet Blanc, among other things, you are ready to make a Corpse Reviver 2, Old Havana, Blood and Sand, Moscow Mule…
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…chastity and unrequited love dates back to 1930 from Mr. Harry Craddock at the legendary American Bar at The Savoy Hotel in London. National Cocktail aka Hotel Nacional ( John Lermeyer): A daiquiri of sorts with dry white rum, fresh organic juices of pineapple and lime, apricot brandy, and a touch of sugar. This is the signature eponymous drink from the famed Havana haunt of the same name. The Pharaoh Cooler ( Misty Kalkofen): A tequila highball featuring fresh organic watermelon …
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