So. My friend Jenny and I decided to start a search for the best bloody mary in town. It started out a month or so back when we discovered that we both like bloody mary's. We went to the Yardhouse and had one, then decided that we should make it a regular thing. About a week ago, we decided to try somewhere new, and thus began the search for the best bloody mary.
We failed miserably in our attempt. Jenny did a great job (or so she thought) researching on where the best bloody mary's are in the Pasadena area. According to her sources the top 3 places were Gordon Biersch in Old Town Pasadena, the Ritz Carlton in Pasadena, and
The Raymond restaurant. So, we tried Gordon Biersch first. It has closed down or moved, which obviously neither of us knew. I hate Old Town most of the time and try to avoid it as much as possible. Next, we tried the Ritz Carlton, only to find out that the Ritz is now The Langham. Then we tried the Raymond. It's a fancy little restaurant, and we were really intimidated, so we left.
Upset about our failure, we decided to try one of the nearest restaurants we've never tried before: El Cholo. Since we were there, we asked if they served bloody marys, and they did. So, El Cholo is our first test in the bloody mary challenge.
What makes a great bloody mary?
1. appropriate amount of alcohol
2. appropriate amount of spice. We like a good kick, but nothing that makes us reach for our water glass
3. sides: celery should be essential, green olives are a plus and any other random vegetable are always recommended.
4. presentation
5. price
If I can think of anything else, I will let all of you know.
So how does El Cholo rate? Well, I'd give it about 6.5
First of all, there was a fair amount of alcohol. It got me feeling a bit happier, but not drunk or tipsy which is a plus.
There was a good ol' kick to it, although it was a bit strong in the end.
There were absolutely no sides! No celery! No olives! Nothing! What a shame. Limes don't count, by the way.
It looked good.
It was a nice price.
2 comments:
I had one of the best bloody mary's in reno @ el dorado casino. they put green beans in it and they were so amazing, very crisp and flavorful. Plus it was nice and spicy! Good luck in your endeavor. We'll have to try some when we're down there next because I'm obsessed.
this is a quite a nice review. I shall add my "spicy" tidbits in tomorrow. The search goes on.........:)
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