Honor Bar, Grill & Cocktails
By
Carol & Joe Davis
Dining Detectives
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Emeryville
is home to many Hi Tech, Bio Tech and Entertainment Companies.
Today, with the stress associated with business there's always
the need for a cocktail and as we all know Americans can surely
use a stiff drink right now. Honor Bar fits in
perfectly, serving interesting Specialty Cocktails made with Housemade
Syrups created by Bar Manager Alex Smith and
Gourmet "Bar" Cuisine created by Chef Jordan
Grosser. There is no table service which means you order
and pay at the bar, get your drinks then the food is served to
your table. We sat at a high top table, sipped on cocktails and
enjoyed the atmosphere while we listened to light Rock & Roll
music in the background.
We
tried a few cocktails to start. The Von Teese was our
first tasty cocktail which was made with St. Germain, Vodka, mathilda
poire, absinthe, peychaud's and lemon. Later we had the Dar'Panch
which was made with panchpuran infused vodka, East India Sherry,
sugar and lime. Both cocktails were very creative and fun. They
also serve beer and wine and there is a full bar where they will
also gladly make your favorite drink.
We
tried a variety of menu items and were more than impressed, in
fact we were delighted! The Pot of Brandade which consisted of
house cured salt cod, delicious cornichon gastrique and crostini
was fantastic! Next, we really enjoyed Pulled Pork Sliders
made with South Carolina BBQ sauce, topped with coleslaw and a
tempura battered jalapeño pepper.
The
Fried Artichokes with parmesan, thyme, and roasted garlic
aioli was a terrific side. The "Bucket of Yard Birds"
juicy fried chicken with a maple sausage biscuit, sweet potato
salad and hot sauce was delicious and quite generous. An Oakland
Linden Street Black Lager Beer was perfect with the chicken.
The Honor Bar atmosphere is very stylish and they are quite serious
about their food! It was fun dining and drinking at Honor
Bar where they Honor Spirits, Hops and Grill.
Honor
Bar is open Tuesday thru Sunday from 4:30 PM and serves
food until midnight weekdays and until 1:00 AM on weekends. You
can enjoy wonderful specialty cocktails and also dine like a "Foodie"
without breaking the bank. We look forward to returning soon and
ordering some of our favorites again!
Honor
Bar, Grill & Cocktails
1411 Powell Street (at Hollis)
Emeryville, CA. 94608
510-653-8667
www.HonorBar.com
