Instead of heading to the Tomato Romp, I decided to check out a new addition to the Chilin’ on the Avenue in Tosa event-the “Bloody Mary Throw Down.” Stay tuned for a review!
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East Tosa Bloody Mary Throw Down
Posted: September 14, 2013 in UncategorizedTags: bloody Mary, Chilin on the Avenue, Wauwatosa
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Earlier, I wrote about my first experience at Colonel Hart’s. Another Wauwatosa bar I had never made it into was Shepherd’s and, unfortunately (or fortunately, who knows), I never will. That’s because this bar on North Avenue has recently re-opened as Sherbrooke, a bar/restaurant with a French Canadian flair.
While their food choices were plentiful and unique (poutine!), I was also happy to see they had a choice of Bloody Marys on the menu:
I tried the Garlic Basil Bloody on my first visit because I thought it sounded the most unique and I was also enjoying dinner at the time.
Spice: Definitely garlicky!
Mix: Unknown; I have learned that I do enjoy house-infused vodka though!
Chaser: Yes
Fixin’s: Pickle, Olives, Lemon & Lime
Price: $8
I went into Sherbrooke with extremely low expectations (I had avoided Shepherd’s so long for a reason—I didn’t let myself believe Sherbrooke would make a drastic improvement), but they were exceeded. Surprisingly good fare for a place most people will still likely consider a bar.
I’ll definitely be back and hope to try their brunch—and another Bloody—on a weekend.
I’ve lived in/near Tosa for basically my whole life, yet I’ve never set foot in Colonel Hart’s until a couple of weeks ago.
Of course, I had to try their Bloody Mary:
As you can see, it was pretty average.
Spice: Average
Mix: Unknown
Chaser: None
Fixin’s: Pickle, Olive, Lemon & Lime
Price: $6
There was nothing wrong with the Bloody or my Colonel Hart’s experience, but there wasn’t anything that really made the experience stand out either. Everything was pretty standard. I think I’ll stick with my established favorite neighborhood haunts.
Jimmy’s Island Grill
Posted: April 7, 2013 in UncategorizedTags: bloody Mary, Jimmy's Island Grill, Wauwatosa
The next night, I took in March Madness at Jimmy’s Island Grill.
It was Good Friday, so I had to head to a place where I knew I would get some good seafood—and a yummy bloody to boot!
Spice:Perfect amount; Absolut Peppar really helps!
Mix: Homemade
Chaser: Offered, but refused at the time
Fixin’s: Lemon, Lime, Pickle, Vegetable Skewer (Olive, Peppers, Pepperoncini, Cherry Tomato) and a Shrimp!
Price: $8.00
In sum? An excellent Bloody in a place where you’d be more inclined to order Daquiris and Pina Coladas!
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