The Breslin just cemented itself as the coolest restaurant in NYC. No, not because of the hordes of folks that flock there every night, and not because of the highly gnaw-able pig’s foot. We got word that bartender TJ Lynch is dishing out pickle backs. What a great way to make the wait for a table fly by.
Of course most of you know that the pickle back is the latest milestone in shot innovation. It’s a shot of Jameson, chased by a shot of pickle juice. While they don’t appear to be a good pairing, those who have experienced the pickle back know that it is the nectar of the (drunken) gods. Restaurants are scoring their own signature pickle juice, and those who were previously afraid of Jameson are coming into the Irish Whiskey fold.
While it’s not on the menu, The Breslin will make one for you upon request. We suggest ordering one at the table and using it to help get that pig's foot down. They’re also available at The Randolph, The Woods (Williamsburg), Daddy-O, and The Rusty Knot if you want to steer clear of the ACE until the craziness dies down (hint: that will be about two years from now).
Three Cheers for Picklebacks!
Posted by: David Millar | March 19, 2010 at 03:37 PM