5 /5 Phillip Ardell: Look, Im a guy who likes a strong, well crafted cocktail. I also like good company. I got both at Next Door Kitchen.
First, dont jerk around in the front room where the amateurs go. Come along to the other side, the back bar, and belly right up and order a drink from my man Jeffrey. Jeffrey is possibly the finest bartender thats ever graced a mahogany ridge. Jeffrey mixes a cocktail like none other, and his self-effacing sense of humor and easygoing nature make Next Door Kitchen a joyful place to sip a cocktail and forget about life for a while. Theres honestly nowhere Id rather go to have a craft cocktail. And the food? Phenomenal. Is it pricey? You better believe it. But ... Sometimes.... You get what you pay for. If youre lucky. Next Door Kitchen is one of those places. I have not eaten the whole menu, but Ive had the burger, I had the meatballs appetizer, we had the tuna appetizer, and Ive always had an excellent meal there. One nice thing about Next Door is that when I order a burger rare? It comes out rare. Not medium rare. Not medium. But actually rare. I suppose if you want it well done theyll cook it well done for you, but I cant speak to that. So, long story short, when you walk in the door, hook a right, and go to the back bar, and you can tell Jeffrey that Phil & Colleen sent you. You wont regret it.
