Last time, I just walked through "the Aviary" to go the bar underneath it-"the office". This time was a treat from my friends. Apparently, you have to make reservations on their website and fully paid before you actually go there. We all had the three prix fixe cocktail option( without snacks/food).
The cocktails we ordered were very fancy but strong, I mean really strong! Some cocktail had strong alcohol taste, if you don't like them, then might feel too strong for you. Don't get drunk, seriously! The presentation of the cocktails were outstanding and interesting, such as using dry ice to create misty effect; using fire to cook the cocktail; smoking the cocktail in sugar cinnamon flavor etc... Just like Alinea, they will surprise you, but this time not the food you eat, but the cocktail you drink. The snacks they offered were quite nice too, the truffle dumpling were little too salty but full of yummy soup with strong black truffle flavor. We all agreed that the pork skin were the best! Even it came with a large sheet, we finished it with our hands in a minute! It was so crunchy and soft at the same time, with the layer of vinegar, ease of the oily pork skin, it was just perfect! One more please...
The place was not very quiet but a happy and fun place to hang out with friends to enjoy interesting cocktails. The price was not cheap but once in a life time, you should try this place for creative way of preparing cocktail, just like a Michelin starred cocktail lounge. At least for me, Aviary gave me really unique cocktail experience. I had no idea that having cocktail could be this interesting and fun!