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Offline Stew

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Re: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant
« Reply #150 on: June 03, 2017, 09:06:32 PM »
Further to my post yesterday, I'll be at the restaurant from about 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm tomorrow if anyone is curious about how the space is progressing.
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Re: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant
« Reply #151 on: June 03, 2017, 11:39:12 PM »
Quote from: dssjh on June 03, 2017, 06:25:32 PM
the attention to detail you've been touting since emerging on the board is clearly paying off, Stew - the interior looks absolutely wonderful.

We are building something special after having stripped a junk space, that had previously been an ice cream parlour press ganged into two failed East Indian restaurants, down to bare bones.

We are doing it despite the building inspector who closed us down, only to have his little martinet mind overruled after costing us a lot of time and money, and despite our local city councillor, whose office, when we asked for help on this, told me that my elected representative was too busy representing Jackson Heights on a visit to Italy.

As I said months ago, when this BS was coming crashing down, we're going to make this happen.
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Re: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant
« Reply #152 on: June 04, 2017, 01:30:38 AM »
I worked in that ice cream parlor over 40 years ago. It's amazing how the same space can be transformed over the years​. I now live around the block and I look forward to sitting at the bar and drinking a Manhattan in the same place I used to serve malteds and shakes.
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Re: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant
« Reply #153 on: June 04, 2017, 01:41:47 AM »
Quote from: queenskid2 on June 04, 2017, 01:30:38 AM
I worked in that ice cream parlor over 40 years ago. It's amazing how the same space can be transformed over the years​. I now live around the block and I look forward to sitting at the bar and drinking a Manhattan in the same place I used to serve malteds and shakes.

This is far and away the coolest comment that I've had.

There are lots of ways to make a Manhattan, and when you come by I want to know precisely how you want it :)
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Re: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant
« Reply #154 on: June 04, 2017, 01:05:46 PM »
Oh man, the idea of getting a Manhattan that I neither have to make or or leave the neighborhood for is super exciting.

I like making mine with Fee's Black Walnut bitters and amarena cherries. If the day has been particularly stressful I'll add a spoonful of the cherry syrup.  ;)


Quote from: Stew on June 04, 2017, 01:41:47 AM
Quote from: queenskid2 on June 04, 2017, 01:30:38 AM
I worked in that ice cream parlor over 40 years ago. It's amazing how the same space can be transformed over the years​. I now live around the block and I look forward to sitting at the bar and drinking a Manhattan in the same place I used to serve malteds and shakes.

This is far and away the coolest comment that I've had.

There are lots of ways to make a Manhattan, and when you come by I want to know precisely how you want it :)
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Re: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant
« Reply #155 on: June 05, 2017, 10:10:11 AM »
That is one good looking interior!  Lighting and ambiance are very important design elements that unfortunately are too often overlooked.  If a restaurant has a TV I tend to stay away.  I look forward to your opening. 
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Re: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant
« Reply #156 on: June 05, 2017, 11:00:32 AM »
Quote from: Stew on June 04, 2017, 01:41:47 AM
Quote from: queenskid2 on June 04, 2017, 01:30:38 AM
I worked in that ice cream parlor over 40 years ago. It's amazing how the same space can be transformed over the years​. I now live around the block and I look forward to sitting at the bar and drinking a Manhattan in the same place I used to serve malteds and shakes.

This is far and away the coolest comment that I've had.

There are lots of ways to make a Manhattan, and when you come by I want to know precisely how you want it :)

Nothing fancy: Rye or Bourbon, sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters.
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Re: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant
« Reply #157 on: June 05, 2017, 12:05:52 PM »
I'm a rye gal myself, but either is lovely. :D

Quote from: queenskid2 on June 05, 2017, 11:00:32 AM
Nothing fancy: Rye or Bourbon, sweet vermouth and Angostura bitters.
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Re: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant
« Reply #158 on: June 05, 2017, 08:39:59 PM »
I really enjoyed meeting the people who dropped by yesterday during the Pride parade.

The green "shed" at the entrance will be gone this week and replaced with the new storefront.
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Re: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant
« Reply #159 on: June 05, 2017, 11:16:19 PM »
Quote from: homeowner on June 05, 2017, 10:10:11 AM
If a restaurant has a TV I tend to stay away.  I look forward to your opening.

No TVs. In fact, right now we are leaning toward no piped music.
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Re: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant
« Reply #160 on: June 05, 2017, 11:18:55 PM »
Question for queenskid2 and amsci,

Are you purist Manhattan or into taking a walk on the Boulevardier side?
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Re: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant
« Reply #161 on: June 05, 2017, 11:32:34 PM »
Quote from: Stew on June 05, 2017, 11:18:55 PM
Question for queenskid2 and amsci,

Are you purist Manhattan or into taking a walk on the Boulevardier side?

i just discovered the Boulevardier - delicious!
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Re: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant
« Reply #162 on: June 06, 2017, 10:14:09 AM »
I'm into straight forward cocktails--the classics.  Years ago a bartender in San Francisco who knew I liked Manhattans made me an "Oriental."  I loved it.  I like Campari so I'm open to trying a Boulevardier.
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Re: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant
« Reply #163 on: June 06, 2017, 10:29:08 AM »
Quote from: Stew on June 05, 2017, 08:39:59 PM
I really enjoyed meeting the people who dropped by yesterday during the Pride parade.

The green "shed" at the entrance will be gone this week and replaced with the new storefront.

Can't wait to see the new storefront. Let us know the next time you'll be there - I was out of town or else would have come by.  By the way, personally I prefer no music in restaurants...
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Re: Status of Swim Two Birds Restaurant
« Reply #164 on: June 06, 2017, 10:45:52 AM »
I've tried but could never get into Campari. :-/


Quote from: Stew on June 05, 2017, 11:18:55 PM
Question for queenskid2 and amsci,

Are you purist Manhattan or into taking a walk on the Boulevardier side?
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