THE LOUNGE CRAFT KITCHEN + COCKTAILS
A touch of elegance in a glass BY LACONIA BUTLER
In trying times, it seems harder for people to enjoy opulence, glamour or indulge in things that they love. Whether it be a luxury trip, fancy dinner or a night out listening to a great band. It seems like the life and times of yesteryears has passed. Thankfully, there are those that are on a mission to save it, including in our own backyard. The Golden Age of Hollywood is alive and well in a small strip mall in Edmond Oklahoma. The Lounge Craft Kitchen + Cocktails is a golden beam, directing local Oklahomans and visitors from afar to join them in their classic old Hollywood hideaway. From the same creative minds of Edmond classics, Eddies and Hot Wings, came the idea for an upscale bourbon lounge. Unlike their other restaurants, The Lounge sets its sights on offering things that you can’t find anywhere else in the OKC metro. The owner Eddie wanted to pay homage his father’s restaurant growing up in Upstate New York. A place that prides itself on excellence. Whether that be the food they serve to the cocktails they create to the staff- everything is exceptional. The Lounge itself is built to look chic and casual in an effortless way, a shared virtue of Old-World New York and Hollywood glamour. The classic brick-andmortar incarnation of “Oh, this old thing?.” The room has a dark yet warm feel with black walls allowing for gold accent to pop out and shine. Textures of dark wood, velvet, marble, and mirrors add to the overall vibe. Classic photos of famous faces adorn the walls along with a collection of old radios. A space that makes you feel like you truly have teleported back to simple, elegant time. The opening menu at The Lounge reads classic American dishes like hamburgers, pasta, chicken wings and pork chops. But when you look a little deeper it reveals a range of lovely Oklahoma flavors running through it. Specialties like local peppercorn strip steak with jasmine rice and stir fry vegetables. To Chilean Sea Bass grilled with fire roasted serrano glaze, grilled broccolini, and a Caesar tri kale salad. Their appetizers could be a meal themselves. Their 36 BrewOKC.com
best sellers are the Bacon Wrapped Asparagus with thick cut bacon, fresh parmesan and a honey balsamic glaze and their famous Eddies Toast Points. The last is The Lounge’s special of toasted fresh bread with garlic, melted provolone, fresh bruschetta, balsamic glaze and finished with fresh parmesan. Every weekend they will add new seasonal menu items. No matter what you order you will be getting the best. The cocktails are built in a similar mold, classics with a twist. Eddie wanted the bar to feature the best and most diverse selection of whiskeys. Everything from his personal favorite Irish whiskeys to scotch and bourbons. In all you can choose from over 60 different bottles. However, they are much more than just a whiskey bar. They have a full selection serving every alcohol, wine, beer, and aperitif you could want. Their bartenders are trained mixologist who can serve you a classic, a special from The Lounge menu or anything you would like. Head mixologist, Nicholas Klein prides himself and his fellow bar staff, on their ability to create any drink to
