Eau De Vie Melbourne
2022-01-29T22:57:24.000Z
It was my and my wife's 43rd birthday celebration, and more important, our first night out in 4.5 years. (Kids + first generation migrants with no family support network.)
I'd booked out a spot there, after seeing all the glowing reviews online.
After dinner, I intentionally took my wife for a bit of a walk around the Paris end of the CBD, and when we turned into the dodgy-looking laneway where Eau De Vie was, she questioned it.
I've never been here either, but reviews said to look for a non-descript door, and pull it open.
And that's what I did.
we were sat directly facing Jack, who was super engaging, and gave us 2 x recommendations each.
We told him we wanted a bit of drama and flair, and also what we liked, and were not disappointed.
What I also like - and this is very important in the Covid era that we live in - was the team adhered STRICLY to the mask-wearing rules.
This meant unless you're sitting down, you're required to wear a mask at all times.
If only more F&B operations practised this; I'm a small business owner myself and can understand the limitations on staffing, costs etc but this simple practice left a good impression on me.
The cocktails were flamboyantly prepared, and my wife and I had a wonderful time.
Jack topped it all right at the end, with a complimentary shot for us each.
Everything was just on point, and we enjoyed our 75 minute at Melbourne's best cocktail bar.
My wife and I had a fantastic time.
We'd come back again one day.