San Francisco - June 30, 2009

The Whiskey of Oz

Rickhouse Bar Opens

Dorothy: (Dizzy in the FiDi.) Oh, Toto, looks like we’re not in Kansas anymore. After all that spinning, I could use a drink.

Toto: Ruff.

Dorothy: Yes, it certainly was. Oh my, what’s Rickhouse? Say, that’s where they store whiskey while it’s aging! Shall we look inside?

Toto: (Wags tail.)

Dorothy: Goodness! Look at the old brick wall and broken wood barrel ceiling design — is that a fireplace? — and that wall of rare whiskeys, tequilas, and spirits.

Toto: (Begs.)

Dorothy: Look! They do different mixes, like Parlor Room Punch with ladles for sharing. This must be that new watering hole opening tomorrow from those Bourbon & Branch boys I dreamed about.

Toto: (Drools.)

Dorothy: This place is wicked rich.

Rickhouse, 246 Kearny Street, at Bush Street (415-398-2827 or rickhousebar.com).

  Classic Cocktails, Happy Hour