Barchef is all about Mixology. ‘Mixologists’ or specialty-trained
bartenders create concoctions to stimulate all your senses allowing you to let
your guard down. This isn’t really
a place for a hearty meal, but a good after dinner spot where you can extend your
date if it’s going exceptionally well.
Gents: Tap into your girly cocktail side and be
adventurous. Don’t be that guy that orders a beer at Barchef. This place is all about bringing out
your wild, uninhibited taste in mixed drinks.
Ladies: Barchef is a great place to try on that red
lipstick and be adventurous in your drink selection. Show him you aren’t afraid of taking a risk.
Dating Cheat Sheet:
Reservations: Not necessary but it tends to get
busy after 9 so you may have to wait or stand at the bar
Atmosphere: Barchef has an all black, gothic feel
to it with a waft of incense taking over as you walk in the door. This is a mixology laboratory and the atmosphere reflects it
from the décor on the walls to the beaker jars on the bar.
Wardrobe: Stay away from all black (unless you are
adhering to the red lipstick advice); Jeans and a T-shirt will do just fine
here.
Menu: Don’t be surprised if your drinks take an
extra long time to come out. Making a drink here is like ordering a meal at a
fine dining restaurant with the wait time to boot. These mixologists use a variety of different, often fresh, natural
ingredients to make your concoctions. Don’t be surprised if you can actually
taste almonds in your almond drink.
Conversation Starters: There are so many great
conversation starters for this place that we had to put it in bullet form:
- Barchef has a variety of smoking drinks that use a lot of dry ice to create the ultimate laboratory effect
- The candle driven, gothic vibe is offset by upbeat contemporary music and a random screen at the back of the room showcasing a black and white movie
- Notice the huge block of ice at the front of the bar where the mixologists will be carving out your ice cubes
- The drink menu is broken down into different themes for easy access
- For the high rollers, try the $45 vanilla hickory smoked manhattan that will make use of wood fire chips and a large, circular ice cubes = HELLO GOODTIMES
Datenight of the Week: Wednesday & Saturday
DatenightTO Verdict: Second Date
Keep in Mind:
The concoctions at Barchef are pretty potent- the mixologists behind the
bar definitely want to make sure you got your money’s worth.
Keep making us proud,
Chivalry & Courtship
