Cocktail Walk: A Locavore Stroll Punctuated by Spirits
It’s an unseasonably warm September Thursday evening in downtown Winooski, and the restaurants and bars that encompass the center of town are bustling. As I poke my head into Misery Loves Company, ready to embark on my first Cocktail Walk, I’m greeted by Jen Smith and Chris Howell, who will be taking me and a dozen other people on a tour of three restaurants/bars nearby, punctuated by cocktails.
Cocktail Walk evolved to highlight local spirit makers and let them tell their stories in an engaging format. Each location offers small bites designed to complement the cocktails. The September 10 walk featured WhistlePig Rye and Urban Moonshine bitters in each drink. Hot and sticky wings with a soy and bitters glaze emerged at Mule Bar to accompany a tiki-style drink; Misery Loves Company offered a housemade ricotta with a honey vinegar and plum jam; and Oak 45 presented an extensive local cheese, olive and baguette board.