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I was checking out the menu for Jean-Robert's remake of Pho Paris called Chalk Food + Wine and was pleased that (1) they actually had drinks listed on the menu and (2) the drinks looked pretty good. Check it out:

MARTINIS
Manhattan………………………………………………….7
1792 bourbon, sweet vermouth, blood orange bitters
martini…………………………………………………….7
hendricks gin or tito’s vodka, dry vermouth
espresso martini………………………………………………6.5
tito’s vodka, espresso, navan, godiva, half & half
mexican mojito……………………………………………..7
pueblo viejo tequila, mint, simple syrup, soda water
mai tai…………………………………………………….6.5
light rum, dark rum, amaretto, orange, pineapple
bourbon presbyterian………………………………………7
makers mark, soda water, ginger ale
mimosa royale……………………………………………….6.5
champagne, orange juice, chambord
first down……………………………………………………6.5
makers mark, amaretto, cranberry juice
margarita……………………………………………………7
pueblo viejo tequila, grand marnier, lime juice
vanilla martini…………………………………………………7
tito’s vodka, navan, half & half, blood orange bitters
cucumber basil martini………………………………………..7
cucumber, basil, hendricks gin, simple syrup
pomegranate fizz…………………………………………….7
tito’s vodka, crème de cassis, lemon juice, grenadine

I still frown upon the espresso martini, but I love that they're resurrecting the Manhattan and the Mai Tai. I'm also happy to see them use Hendricks Gin, my very favorite gin in the world. The prices aren't bad either.

Now, Twist Lounge may serve interesting drinks like this, but I wouldn't know because they don't have a drink menu!