Daiquiris & Daisies — Bar Review | Condé Nast Traveler

"First impression? There's a fine line between "food hall" and "high school cafeteria vibes," and the elegant High Street Place manages to get it just right with the exact right curation of food and drink. Case in point: Daiquiris & Daisies, an unpretentious cocktail bar by the same duo behind Hojoko over at The Verb Hotel in Fenway. How’s the crowd?      This being a food hall in the Financial District, time is money. People are here to enjoy a nice cocktail, but people seldom make this their final destination of the evening. You'll get corporate types popping by for a quick libation, or date-nighters for a quick round or two before heading elsewhere. How are the drinks? The drinks menu skews fruity and tropical without ever going too sweet. The signature Pineapple Daiquiri, for instance, is a carefully-balanced blend of rum, pineapple and lime. After a steamy day of sightseeing or errands-running around downtown Boston, it might be the most refreshing tipple you'll find in the neighborhood. There is also a list of less-tropical "Classic Cocktails," and a handful of mocktails, too. If there’s food, is it worth ordering something to eat? This is strictly a drinks spot, but High Street Place also offers at least a dozen other options for snacks within a 100-foot radius. Did the staff do you right? All business. They're friendly, knowledgeable when it comes to mixology, and willing to customize tweaks to the menu to suit your palate, but they work like a well oiled machine. Wrap it up: what are we coming here for? Ever find yourself walking around a given city's downtown in search of a quick yet tasty cocktail? This smart concept fills that niche - it delivers the panache and expertise of a much more involved cocktail bar, but all the efficiency of your favorite fast casual spot." - Todd Plummer