I have never been disappointed by Bohanan's even once, and this visit last night was no exception. Let's go over my dinner here.
No. 1: The Bar,
This was the very first trip I took to Bohanan's where I had one of their famous cocktails. In this case, I ordered the "French 75" with vodka, champagne, sugar, lemon juice, and a lemon peel in a champagne flute (I don't have a photo, sadly, but search for it on Google and you'll know what I'm talking about.) I have to admit, I was impressed. It tasted great, and the vodka, while it did make me woozy, wasn't overpowering in taste due to mixing with champagne and non-alcoholic ingredients. And the glass sure was pretty. This is one drink you sip, slowly. There is no rush.
I have always liked Bohanan's Bar. It's one of the most charming places you will find, worthy of taking someone on a date or big business excursion.
No. 2: The main dining room's food.
I liked my steak quite a lot. It was very juicy, and very flavorful (though it could use a little less pepper. I also really liked their mash potatoes. One thing I might mention; this place's bread may have just managed to beat the original Carabba's in Houston on the bread game. It is REALLY good. I also really liked Mark's Famous Tortilla Soup. Not overpowering in the spice. I was OK with the amaretto cheesecake, but I think I like the Myer's Rum cheesecake with butterscotch in the bar better. My sister's wine had a good, nice spice to it that complimented the entire meal. I liked that.
No. 3 The atmosphere.
It's no secret that I love the downstairs bar. It has so much charm and character, I feel like it's one of the best places to discuss business or find a date in. The. World. I also like the main restaurant quite a bit as well, but I think the bar's decor leaves more of an impression on me. Wood paneling, leather booths, nice chairs, and a jazz band, this is the place for any aspiring bartender. Watching them make drinks and do other things beats watching Cocktail every day of the week.
As for the main dining room, it's still nice, with a good view over the street.
So what more can be said? Bohanan's is and always has been a must-see in San Antonio.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Cocktail movie review
This is an old movie; it's from 1988, the year I was born, but it's not a goodie....
Okay, my first instincts on Cocktail is it does have a good soundtrack going into the movie. It's typical teenage behavior, and a reunion that could use more of an emotional connection. And, so, it has a decent vibe going in, and I like Tom Cruise and Bryan Brown's energy. But I do feel it's hohum until we get to that job interview and first bartending scenes, where we get one of those cliches that really doesn't work unless it's a full-blown comedy (Hint: Clip-show mind screw). Last I checked, Cocktail is a love story.
A lot of the character interactions seems awkward to me. The drunk walk is one of those examples.
Bad poem in the "Cell Block". Too narmy and nonsensical.
The movie is rather uneventful, being really only a music video for the accompanying soundtrack and maybe a travel brochure for Jamaica. I think there is a little bit of tension when the baby is mentioned, but I didn't really feel like sitting through the whole movie.
Now there was a small second-run movie palace in Houston called Bel Air, like the ritzy neighborhood in Hollywood, that had a bar with windows into one of the auditoriums. If I were an adult in 1988/1989, and I went into the bar before going to the box office, and I saw Cocktail playing behind the glass, well, good news! It was a free showing! You would NOT be missing out on watching the movie without sound from the Bel Air's bar, because there's nothing going on. I can get more entertainment talking to the theater's barman. Too bad they don't make movie theaters like that anymore as a safety net for other bad movies.
The only good thing about Cocktail IS the soundtrack, and this movie was the debut of the only post "Good Vibrations" big hit from The Beach Boys, which was "Kokomo". That song and the songs in the soundtrack are classic, and you do need to buy this movie to hear the soundtrack.
I only did this one because I played barkeep in New Mexico, and I felt it would be appropriate. Well, I've got a review for one of the lamest 80's films (and the Worst Picture 1988 Razzie winner as I discovered) under my belt, so there's an accomplishment. If you wanna argue the point, this movie may help pretraining for any aspiring bartenders (there's fun in catering at parties, which I'd rather do over watching this movie.).
There is good news. Disney and Touchstone had a considerably better choice in moviemaking with Roger Rabbit the same year. Spend your money on that.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1004420-cocktail/
Okay, my first instincts on Cocktail is it does have a good soundtrack going into the movie. It's typical teenage behavior, and a reunion that could use more of an emotional connection. And, so, it has a decent vibe going in, and I like Tom Cruise and Bryan Brown's energy. But I do feel it's hohum until we get to that job interview and first bartending scenes, where we get one of those cliches that really doesn't work unless it's a full-blown comedy (Hint: Clip-show mind screw). Last I checked, Cocktail is a love story.
A lot of the character interactions seems awkward to me. The drunk walk is one of those examples.
Bad poem in the "Cell Block". Too narmy and nonsensical.
The movie is rather uneventful, being really only a music video for the accompanying soundtrack and maybe a travel brochure for Jamaica. I think there is a little bit of tension when the baby is mentioned, but I didn't really feel like sitting through the whole movie.
Now there was a small second-run movie palace in Houston called Bel Air, like the ritzy neighborhood in Hollywood, that had a bar with windows into one of the auditoriums. If I were an adult in 1988/1989, and I went into the bar before going to the box office, and I saw Cocktail playing behind the glass, well, good news! It was a free showing! You would NOT be missing out on watching the movie without sound from the Bel Air's bar, because there's nothing going on. I can get more entertainment talking to the theater's barman. Too bad they don't make movie theaters like that anymore as a safety net for other bad movies.
The only good thing about Cocktail IS the soundtrack, and this movie was the debut of the only post "Good Vibrations" big hit from The Beach Boys, which was "Kokomo". That song and the songs in the soundtrack are classic, and you do need to buy this movie to hear the soundtrack.
I only did this one because I played barkeep in New Mexico, and I felt it would be appropriate. Well, I've got a review for one of the lamest 80's films (and the Worst Picture 1988 Razzie winner as I discovered) under my belt, so there's an accomplishment. If you wanna argue the point, this movie may help pretraining for any aspiring bartenders (there's fun in catering at parties, which I'd rather do over watching this movie.).
There is good news. Disney and Touchstone had a considerably better choice in moviemaking with Roger Rabbit the same year. Spend your money on that.
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1004420-cocktail/
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