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defenestron t1_ithqoml wrote

Honestly, nothing comes to mind that combines the upscale casual bar atmosphere and quality bar program that ES had right now.

Maybe Drink? But it crowds quickly and is most certainly not a restaurant. Perhaps, Shore Leave? Tiki vibes abound, but the bar program and casual atmosphere are there. Audubon is a hidden gem, and while its food punches above its weight, the bar program isn’t on the same level as ES by any means.

Keep your eye on Equal Measure, the next project of Jackson Cannon from Eastern Standard, which currently has a popup at Offsuit: https://www.opentable.com/r/offsuit-boston

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cocktailvirgin t1_itik5x5 wrote

I'm the GM at Drink, but our food closes as 11pm Wed-Sat and 10pm Sun (closed Mon-Tues), so we're not the late night Mecca Eastern Standard was (food until 1:30). Expect the same level of good drinks and great hospitality but not equivalent (data: ESKD patron since 2007 and Drink patron since 2008).

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defenestron t1_itin4bm wrote

I’m kinda geeking out about getting a reply from Frederic himself.

Thanks for all you do, man! Drink is in such good hands with you. 💜

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cocktailvirgin t1_itlr73d wrote

Thanks! Having Drink in my hands is a lot of pressure. What to keep and what to change with the time. How to get the staff to work to my ideals of what Drink is (or was since I frequented there a lot in 2008-2014) or to let them be themselves. It's been around for 14 years this month so it's a lot to take on.

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Acceptable_Tourist_4 OP t1_itjvky3 wrote

This crowd used to visit the Hawthorne during this annual visit, but went to Drink earlier this week and said they had a fantastic time. Thank you for your hospitality, and for treating my treasured guests so well!

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cocktailvirgin t1_itlsbw7 wrote

Awesome! Glad to hear. I was bartending only on Wednesday, working the door on Thursday, and floating as a manager/barbacking Friday and Saturday so there's a chance I greeted them or gave them water at some point at a minimum.

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member_member5thNov t1_itkiz2d wrote

I LOVED les sablons and had the pleasure of chatting with Jackson at the bar a few times.

Looking forward to their next bar.

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Acceptable_Tourist_4 OP t1_itk72n6 wrote

Excellent comment thanks. Shore Leave was a bit “too much” for this crowd, and you’re absolutely right about Audubon. Uh, I mean… no you’re not. It sucks and the food is the worst. Anyone reading this should never go.

Drink was great for this crowd earlier this week. Once again, thanks so much!

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