Bartender Maxwell Britten - Recommendations - Find. Eat. Drink.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
Maxwell Britten’s recommendations for his favorite spirits and where to eat and drink in New York, Washington, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Tucson.
Washington, DC
New Orleans, LA
Philadelphia, PA
Tucson, AZ
Restaurants - Brooklyn, NY
It’s been a favorite of mine since they've opened. Their pies are great, but their kitchen does some really excellent food as well. I feel like with their garden, the versatility of the food, the radio network, parties, and the crazy part of town they’re in, that they've got a really amazing collective going on.
Bushwick
Italian / Pizza
Photographs courtesy of Maison Premiere
WHO
Maxwell Britten is the head bartender at Maison Premiere in Brooklyn, NY.
WHY
Barman Britten is working with an extensive absinthe list to create specialty cocktails.
Bartender Maxwell Britten - Recommendations
July 28, 2011
Maison Premiere - Williamsburg - Brooklyn, NY
Cocktails - Brooklyn, NY
CLOVER CLUB
If, God forbid, we had to just drink amazing cocktails all night long in Brooklyn, it's definitely a toss-up between Clover Club and Prime Meats.
Cobble Hill
Cocktail Lounge
PRIME MEATS
If, God forbid, we had to just drink amazing cocktails all night long in Brooklyn, it's definitely a toss-up between Clover Club and Prime Meats.
Carroll Gardens
German / Steakhouse
SUNNY’S
For just a great bar with an amazing atmosphere and cold beer.
Red Hook
Bar
RIVER CAFE
For champagne on the river.
Brooklyn Heights
American
WEATHER UP
589 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (view map)
I go to the Brooklyn location when I am relaxing, because it’s in my ‘hood and nowhere else around there can you get a great champagne cocktail and some cold fried chicken.
Prospect Heights
Cocktails
Cocktails - New York, NY
LITTLE BRANCH
22 7th Avenue South, New York, NY 10014 (view map)
T: 212.929.4360
About as solid as it gets.
West Village
Cocktail Bar
MILK AND HONEY
134 Eldridge Street, New York, NY 10002 (view map)
Lower East Side
Speakeasy / Cocktail Bar
RAINES LAW ROOM
Amazing decor, excellent staff.
Chelsea / Flatiron
Cocktail Bar
WEATHER UP
159 Duane Street, New York, NY 10013 (view map)
T: 212-766-3202
I go to the TriBeCa location for a night on the town.
Tribeca
Cocktail Bar
Cocktails - Queens, NY
DUTCH KILLS
Kickass ice program, good vibes, unexpected great times in Queens.
Long Island City
Cocktail Bar
Cocktails - Washington, DC
THE GIBSON
Our nation's capital has got to have some good cocktails and this is where you'll find ‘em.
U Street Corridor
Lounge
Cocktails - New Orleans, LA
www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/french-75
813 Rue Bienville, New Orleans, LA 70112 (view map / city guide)
T: 504.523.5433
For a French 75.
French Quarter
Cocktail Lounge
TUJAQUES
823 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 (view map / city guide)
T: 504.525.8676
For Sazeracs.
French Quarter
Classic Cocktail Bar
THE COLUMNS
For a Pimm’s Cup.
Uptown
Hotel Bar / Classic
Cocktails - Philadelphia, PA
THE FRANKLIN MORTGAGE CO
Some serious cocktails, by Philly’s finest. Highly recommended.
Rittenhouse Square
Cocktail Lounge
Restaurants - Tucson, AZ
LOS ALAZANES
2553 North Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
T: 520.327.6075
For great burritos.
Cragin-Keeling
Mexican
TAQUERIA DE PICO DE GALLO
2618 S 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85713
T: 520.623.8775
South Tucson
Mexican
MI NIDITO
South Tucson
Mexican
You are going to find in almost any one restaurant, taco stand or burrito truck on South 6th Avenue. I will name just a couple, there are so many greats to choose from:
Liquors
BECHEROVKA
We don't really use it too often for the drinks on the menu, but for friends and experimentation, we are totally into that stuff.
Liquor
Czechoslovakia
GERMAIN ROBIN ABSINTHE
It is a very feminine style, mildly sweet, very minty with a hint of anise and wormwood. It’s great starter and excellent for the ladies.
Absinthe
California
LA MUSE VERTE
Personally, I enjoy really aggressive flavors in my absinthe, so I like to go for Absinthes like the La Muse Verte from France, its louche (opaqueness when the water hits the absinthe) is a dark green, it is mildly bitter with a thick body and a lot of citrus notes.
Absinthe
France
TEMPUS FUGIT SPIRITS
I am working on getting some new stuff from Tempus Fugit Spirits. I am hoping to get a creme de cacao a Quina and a Creme de Violet, this so far is rumored, but I believe they will be out soon.
Liquor
Resources
LA FEE VERTE
Website
Absinthe Resource
OXYGENEE
Website
Absinthe Resource
There are a lot of interesting blogs out there that are fun to read and helpful from time to time. For absinthe my go to is:
WORM WOOD SOCIETY
Website
Absinthe Resource
These sights are fun for collectors and antiquing:
FINEST AND RAREST
Website
Collectables
WILLS BRIDGE
Website
Collectables
