Drop-dead gorgeous, Martini FAIL.
Jason’s At Gray’s Mill
211 N River St
Montgomery, IL 60538
(630) 801-1492
We all know those people who are absolutely drop-dead gorgeous from a distance, but when you get up close there’s just something missing… a tooth… intelligence… knowing how to pour a drink?
Jason’s is located in a gorgeous old stone building with a nice, historic interior, but at the bar, they served the WORST chocolate martini I’ve ever consumed (and before I learned the way of the gin and tonic, I consumed a lot of them). In the far western suburbs, for $8, I expect better than bottom shelf vodka. I expect to taste some chocolaty goodness. I DO NOT EXPECT HERSHEY’S CHOCOLATE SYRUP IN MY CHOCOLATE MARTINI.
And when I complain to the bartender, I expect you to make me a replacement sans the abrasive taste of the mass-produced chocolate syrup drizzled in the glass. I DO NOT EXPECT YOU TO TELL ME “WELL, THAT’S HOW WE MAKE THEM.”
Yes, the building is historic and beautifully maintained, and I’m sure it’s quite possible that the food is good, especially in comparison to other dining establishments in the area (e.g., Select Restaurant). But in my book, the arrogance of the bartender upon serving a vile drink combined with the “music” featured on a Saturday night (a bunch of high school kids having what sounded like a band rehearsal accompanied by the squealing glee of their girlfriends*) does not a classy experience make.
*Yes, they were indeed high schoolers. I knew one of their brothers.
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