A Fabulous Drink at Truluck’s
Nicole Carbon | Food & Drink,General,Topics | Wednesday May 26 2010
I don’t trust restaurants that don’t have bars inside of them. Let me rephrase that, I appreciate restaurants that have a well-thought out cocktail bar inside of them. Restaurant bars are my favorite! They provide a refreshingly comfortable perch while waiting on a friend or first date for that matter. Visiting a restaurant bar is also a great way to experience a new or upscale restaurant without having to “fully commit” a large portion of your paycheck. There is almost always a seat at the bar, even in some of the hottest restaurants in town, where getting a reservation is nearly impossible at a moment’s notice.
Truluck’s is no exception to this rule. They have a fabulous cocktail lounge with drink specials nightly. Considered high-end casual, Truluck’s cocktail hour will not break the bank. Cocktail selections mirror the menu in their classic style, you won’t find the latest in mixology trends, but what you will find are classics done well.
I ordered Ryan’s Cosmopolitan named after the bartender who so graciously tended to me on a recent Thursday evening. While the price at cocktail hour is $5.50, know that quality is not compromised. In fact, the drink is made with Grey Goose vodka and fresh juice mixers.
As you sip your cocktail, don’t forget to look behind the bar! Each bottle of wine is carefully selected and 25% off during cocktail hour. Pair your drink alongside delectable appetizers such as Mini Bacon Cheeseburgers or Baja Ceviche offered at half off and ranging from $2 to $7.
A new summertime menu is launching and includes a Sangria made with Truluck’s secret ingredients, which I happen to know include freshly muddled raspberries, blueberries and oranges. As I finished my last sip of that fabulous and classic Cosmopolitan, I bid farewell to Ryan with a promise to return with a few friends in tow.
Photos courtesy of: birzerphoto.com
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For over seven years Nicole Carbon has been calling Austin, Texas home. She made her way here by way of the Northeast, South Florida and Southern California. A writer of food, wine, cocktails, travel and well all things fabulous, Nicole publishes www.fabulousdrinksaustin.com. Her work appears in the Austin American Statesman, Austin Monthly, Austin Woman, Citysearch Austin, JetBlue’s blog, Rare magazine and she has made TV appearances on KXAN. When she is not traveling the globe experiencing great hotels, food and drink and writing about it she can be found running on the trail or at her happy place, Whole Foods Market. Someday soon Nicole would love to have her own travel show or at the very least her own column preferably in the New York Times.
