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Time Out
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out
This hi-low cafe and dive bar in Chelsea also houses a distillery
The front cover of Chelsea's latest bar menu reads as such, 'A mixologist, a cocktologist (their words, not mine) and a barchitect walk into a bar.' So, what do you get? Something like Hello Hello. On July 9, Hello Hello (151 W 26th Street) made its debut in Chelsea. Behind it, a trio of industry vets, Luis Hernandez, Brendan Bartley and Robert Nieves, who bring a combined talent that includes time at Bathtub Gin, the now-closed Seamstress in the Upper East Side and LIC's listening lounge Record Room. But among the team's prestigious achievements, their joined mission is a simple one: make an industry hang that brings the vibes any time of day. 'We didn't want to overcomplicate it,' says co-owner and food and beverage manager Luis Hernandez in a press release. 'This is the kind of place we'd actually want to drink at. No gimmicks. Just good music, great drinks, and the right energy from day to night.' In fact, you can say hello to Hello Hello at any time of day as the location operates as a cafe by day, and a self-billed dive bar at night. Mimicking a dreamy 70s lounge, the wood-paneled interior with its high top tables seem ready for a quiet work day or midday hang over freshly brewed Guava & Olive Oil Lattes and pastries sourced from Colson Patisserie. But as the evening slides into night, the red-lipped neon logo on the wall glows even brighter, making the tan leather couches and the wooden DJ stand that spins vinyl even more enticing. But the barroom hides a secret in plain sight. Just beyond the booth through a glass window, you can see the profile of copper still. And just like that, you've found the bar's distillery. Yes, the third element to this bar and cafe is a full blown distillery. The two-floor operation is leftover from Pernod Ricard's small-batch vodka distillery, the first to open in New York after the Prohibition era. Together, Bartley, master distiller Sammer Aboelela and operations consultant Dave Oz, founder of Bathtub Gin, man the venture. For their first act, the crew went through nearly one hundred iterations to make batches of coffee liqueur. Incorporated throughout the menu, you can find their housemade liqueur in the all-day Espresso Martini and the French Carajillo. Once operations are at full speed, the distillery will soon be able to sell its liquors and others straight from the bar. This care for cocktails and spirits continues throughout the menu, which is presented as a retro-style magazine. The Red Bull Vodka got the makeover we didn't know they needed, as the fizzy draft cocktail is clarified with cucumber and green apple juice. Wine caps out at $14, cocktails at $18 and there's even a Champagne program. The back side of the magazine, er, menu, includes hi-brow bar bites likes Chopped Cheese Popcorn and Pickles by the spear. But there's a special section dedicated to the almighty the hot dog. Clearly passionate about New York's favorite snack, Hernandez created his own version of 'dirty hot dog water," made with a blend of Shaoxing red wine, maple syrup, carrots and apple. You can find dogs toppled with crumbled chips and homemade sauerkraut and a chopped Italian sub version that Hernandez taste-tested seven types of pepperoni to get just right. But the piece de resistance goes to the number 2 dog. Crowned with zippy pineapple slices fermented in a punchy kimchi, this hot dog is finished with jalapeño relish and crispy shallots for extra crunch.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Twin Peaks Expands in Florida with New Brandon Location Opened Feb. 17
Twin Peaks Restaurant Twin Peaks Restaurant Ultimate sports lodge brings elevated game-day experience to Tampa suburb with 70 TVs, 24 beers on tap, and scratch-made food BRANDON, Fla., Feb. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Twin Hospitality Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TWNP), the parent company of Twin Peaks Restaurant, has expanded its footprint in the Sunshine State with the opening of a new lodge in Brandon, Florida, on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025. Known for its 29-degree draft beer, scratch-made food, and unmatched game-day atmosphere, Twin Peaks is pleased to bring its signature sports lodge experience to the local community. The grand opening celebration will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Feb. 24, at 10:30 a.m., with local officials, community leaders, and members of the chamber of commerce in attendance. Located at 136 Brandon Town Center Drive, the newest Twin Peaks features two indoor bars, an uncovered patio, 24 beers on tap, and 70 TVs, ensuring fans never miss a moment of the action. With Twin Peaks' high-energy atmosphere, sports fans have plenty to look forward to—especially the drink specials that will be in full swing just as basketball season heats up. Guests can raise a glass to the action with Twin Peaks' elevated drink menu, featuring premium cocktails like the creamy Carajillo, Spicy Strawberry Margarita, Bourbon Espresso Martini, and refreshing Mai Tai. 'Twin Peaks continues to grow in key markets, and Brandon is a perfect fit for our sports lodge experience,' said Joe Hummel, CEO of Twin Hospitality Group. 'With our scratch-made menu, extensive beer selection, and wall-to-wall TVs, we're giving fans the perfect place to catch the game and enjoy great food and drinks. We're excited to welcome the Brandon community to their new go-to game-day destination.' To view location details, stay up to date on game schedules, view menus, and check out current events and promotions, visit Twin Peaks Brandon's location site here. Twin Hospitality Group Inc. Twin Hospitality Group Inc. is a restaurant company that strategically develops and operates specialty casual dining restaurant concepts with a goal to redefine the casual dining category with its experiential driven brands. For more information, visit About Twin Peaks Founded in 2005 in the Dallas suburb of Lewisville, Twin Peaks has 115 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. Twin Peaks is the ultimate sports lodge featuring made-from-scratch food and the coldest beer in the business, surrounded by scenic views and wall-to-wall TVs. At every Twin Peaks, guests are immediately welcomed by a friendly Twin Peaks Girl and served up a menu made for MVPs. From its smashed and seared-to-order burgers to its in-house smoked brisket and wings, guests can expect menu items that satisfy every appetite. To learn more about franchise opportunities, visit For more information, visit Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements relating to the timing and performance of new store openings. Forward-looking statements reflect the expectations of management concerning the future and are subject to significant business, economic and competitive risks, uncertainties, and contingencies. These factors are difficult to predict and beyond our control and could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. We refer you to the documents that are filed from time to time by Twin Hospitality Group Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as its Registration Statement on Form 10 and reports on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, for a discussion of these and other factors. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release. Contact: Betsy DeMik, Champion(972) 930-9933; bdemik@ # # # Attachments Twin Peaks Restaurant Twin Peaks Restaurant
