JACK AND CO. BY ALYSSA BREDIN IMAGES BY TBISHPHOTO
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KRIS, SKYLE, LORENA
e arrive at Jack and Co. early on a Wednesday evening, just before the dinner crowd starts to roll in. The décor is a happy medium between urban chic and rustic elegance, with exposed brick walls, distressed wood floors, and hip metal bar stools at every table. It seems like the perfect spot to spend a low-key night with friends, away from the hustle and bustle of the weekend bar scene. That’s not to say that Jack and Co. doesn’t fit into the weekend bar scene. In fact, the beautiful bar is one of the highlights of this restaurant, along with a creative menu of
signature drinks. The friendly bartender, Lorena, presented us with a pair of “Jack and Jill Bloody Marys.” The “Jack” is made with bacon infused bourbon and the “Jill” with cucumber infused vodka. We also had the “Strawberry Basil Mule” a refreshing mojitotype cocktail made with vodka and ginger beer instead of tequila. There is also a variety of local craft beer on tap, with names like “Bolero Snort Ragin’ Bull Lager” and “Weyerbacher Merry Monks.” The bar certainly has a lot to offer, but the real showstopper here is the food. The menu has gourmet takes on American classics, like
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