The devil is in the details
There are many components of a great bar snack.
It needs to be easily consumed, preferablywith the hands. It should arrive in a timely manner. Of course, itmust be accompanied by a respectable libation, be it a cold beer, an interesting wine or awell-made cocktail. And the settingmust be enjoyable.
On all these counts, and more, the deviled eggs at Two Sisters Bar& Books succeed. They come three at a time for $5. Sliced cleanly across the short axis (rather than the unwieldy, nay, brutish, long one), they are familiar relatives to the traditional deviled eggs of yore. But a fewsubtle twists elevate them tomust-order status.
Atiny touch of lemon zest provides an initial acidic pop, while a hint of earthy black truffle lingers; a topping of fried capers gives a salty crunch. Wash it all down with an expertlymade cocktail like the signature ChamomileOld Fashioned or the namesake drink of Templeton rye, Cynar, Punt eMes and bitters.
Two Sisters Bar& Books has quietly become one of the finest neighborhood bars in town, a throwback with a relaxed vibe. Mix in good drinks and good bar snacks? At the end of a long day, that is an experience I covet.