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French and Asian influences, while also
being steadfastly New York City, pulling
influences from all over the country.”
The menu features everything from
lamb poutine to a porterhouse pork chop,
both of which can be enjoyed with one of
The Royal Underground’s signature cocktails
or their many beer offerings. Though
they are all winners, there have been
some favorites among the clientele.
“On the food side, the marinated New
Zealand lamb chops have been a big hit
for us, as well as the braised duck with tart
cherry demi-glace,” Davis said. “Drinks
like our mescal bad-boy The Atomic Punk,
as well as the passion fruit and jalapeño
flavors in the Devil Inside, have been early
favorites. The wall of whiskey sells itself.”
Aside from offering a one-of-a-kind
atmosphere, impressive dishes and delicious
drinks, The Royal Underground
plans on engaging the community by
allowing any and all patrons to join their
whiskey club.
“We will be launching our whiskey
program in late winter/early spring. It is
a passport-style club, offering incentives
to make your way through our almost
200 bottle collection of whiskeys,” Davis
explained. “We will give incentives on
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