Two of the best people I know took me out to Alexandria, VA last weekend for my birthday, and where do all cocktail nerds love to go? Of course. Speakeasies. I had never heard of PX before, and as evidenced by the ridiculous amounts of press, obviously I am just out of the loop. It has most assuredly made the repeat list. A 1920's influenced cocktail bar, PX stands for "person extraordinaire" ...the French term for VIP. Entirely appropriate...get your swank on, cuz this place requires cocktail attire! The atmosphere really would be spoiled by anything less. We tried a few different libations, but were impressed enough with the Peachy Bourbon Rickey to order it twice. Words cannot describe the awesomeness. Try it yourself.
Reservations are not required, but highly recommended. They were accommodating for us, however, as we were given an approximate time to skedaddle in order to make room for the upcoming reservation holders. The waitstaff was superb, and highly knowledgeable about the extensive menu, giving details not only on how the drink flavors were intended to compliment each other, but providing historical anecdotes about how they came into being. There is no food to be had, but it's sister establishment, Eammon's is a fish 'n' chips Irish-style pub downstairs that is perhaps a bit more casual than the swank speakeasy, but does not disappoint the taste buds. (Plus, they also have Bullmers hard cider there. Yum.)
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