what kind of cherries does CPH use in their Manhatten

I've made the last word with all types of gin. The most memorable is using this: http://www.anchordistilling.net/about_us/genevieve_gin.htm

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I live near Sidebar, and if Ashley is in, be patient and wait for her to serve you. Some of the other staff has failed the Manhattan test. She's good, but her repertoire is still a bit limited. However, she'll look it up for you, or is always eager to learn.

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other than Binkley's anything else up in the Desert Ridge, North Scottdale, Cave Creek area. Have a friend that lives up there, would be convenient. Thanks!

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Binkley's
6920 E. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, AZ 85331

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Been meaning to try out The Duce. Will have to make it there.

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Stopped in at Portland's on Central Saturday night and found out that their well gin was Plymouth. Already a huge win for them. Then I proceeded to order a Manhattan. No question it was served up. We had a long discussion about which bourbon to use, and how that affected the amount of vermouth to use depending on which one I chose. I like that we discussed this for at least 5 minutes, and I had about a 1/2 shot of all the bourbons that were potentially used (even though I was familiar with most of them.

The Manhattan was pretty good, given my choice of bourbon. Disappointed they didn't have any rye, but I would be nitpicking at that point. Also need to go back with my recipe for homemade maraschino cherries, though finding the right cherries to use will be difficult, but they were curious. overall good experience and when Plymouth is your well gin, you know someone has taste.

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Sour cherries - can they be found anywhere in the valley?

I'm on a quest to find sour cherries to create my own Maraschino cherries for cocktails I mix. However, I need sour cherries because I've been told Bing and Ranier are too sweet and they don't turn out right. I've seen this being just a little past the optimal time of year to find them. Any assistance, farmers markets, anyplace I might go?

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Thanks. Of the suggestions how many are places you can just have a few drinks? I'm trying to research that as well.

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Yes (rarely served up), that, and a trip to Portland, OR recently prompted this thread. I like Sidebar, it's so close to me, and so far from a lot of other people, so I like a variety of places.

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I use the Manhattan as a trial for who ever is behind bar. I usually get some horrific abomination and have to ask it to be remade, I have someone willing to clarify how I want it, and then finally those who will ask me bourbon or rye, what bourbon or rye to use, and then make it correctly. I'll post results as I explore.

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I realize this post is a bit similar to one about professional bartenders, but after living in Ann Arbor for 15 years, and frequently visiting Portland, OR, I have a special interest in places that have a wide variety of liquor, are well versed in a wide variety of era's of cocktails, particularly pre-prohibition era and those right after.

I find Sidebar okay, as I've gotten to know the bar staff well, but even that has some lacking (overemphasis on vodka).

Any suggestions where I can go, make sure my Manhattan is made correctly (that would be served up), and enjoy a wide variety of concoctions that resemble nothing like a not really martini type drink, but called that because people are dumb.

Thanks for recommendations and suggestions. Also, it would be great to get suggestions from all parts of the valley.

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Desserts in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids

I'm looking for recommendations in either Iowa City or Cedar Rapids for a place that makes/serves some quality and creative desserts. They should have some chocolate based ones, because that is the interest of the person who will ultimately benefit from the recommendation.

I definitely appreciate the feedback. Oh, I'm not familiar with the area, so any information to help a complete outsider would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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