Every spring, the cocktail world quietly rearranges itself around one gravitational force: Tales of the Cocktail. What began in New Orleans as a niche gathering of bartenders and spirits obsessives has grown into the industry’s defining institution—a place where trends are set, brands are launched, and reputations are made long after midnight.
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Headington Companies is excited to announce the reopening of Mirador on December 8. This beloved 100-seat restaurant returns to the penthouse level of the designer boutique Forty Five Ten. By day, it’s a downtown destination for lunch, special celebrations, and a modern afternoon tea on Saturdays. In the evening, fully renovated spaces will accommodate larger private events.
While the interiors and brand have been transformed, Mirador’s elegant yet approachable menu of modern American cuisine returns, highlighting its clientele’s long list of favorites, including Parmesan Tomato Soup, Orecchiette, Chicken Paillard, Farro Bowl, the fan-favorite Chicken Bites and the famously celebratory dessert, Pavlova. Several new dishes reinforce Mirador’s reputation for playing with classics and well-known ingredients but with a level of innovation and sophisticated whimsy. Highlights include Beef Tartare, featuring housemade harissa and lavash with piquillo peppers and sweet kombu; Wild Mushrooms, a zero-waste dish that puts the fungi’s trimmings through a 24-hr dehydration process, resulting in a powder to season the crispy rice paper garnish.
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When seeking out a fantastic cocktail look no further than the subterranean bar just below the Joule in Dallas, the Midnight Rambler. Here you will find some unusual, albeit pretty terrific cocktails waiting your perusal. Cocktails with difficult names and unusual ingredients that will not only tantalize, but intrigue.
Consider the Night Marcher with Blanc Agricole Rhum, Green Chartreuse, 151 Demerara Rum, Ginger, Lime, Angostura Bitters, Exotic Spices, Nutmeg, Jasmine, and Aromatic Essence. Anything with a Green Charteuse will surely inspire. Continue reading
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