Brittany J.
Yelp
Real review: 3.5 stars.
Foxglove is an excellent speakeasy.
By day, Foxglove sells exotic and expensive umbrellas. However, at night it turns into a live jazz club with nicely crafted cocktails. Foxglove's menu includes an extensive list of japanese whiskies, and also a fine list of cocktails using Japanese whiskey. Of course, I jumped at the opportunity to try a cocktail using Japanese whiskey.
I ordered the Mizuwari cocktail (Yamazaki 12, plum wine, chocolate bitters, dash of plum soda) and my taste buds were in for a real treat. The flavors were well-balanced, and there was a good amount of dram in my cup which left me feeling satisfied. Some others in our group ordered the Camellia & Daisy (Oolong milk tea-infused H by Hine Cognac, homemade orange cordial, egg white, orange bitters) and the Morning Kiss (coffee bean infused amaretto, yuzu, homemade grapefruit cordial), both of which also tasted quite excellent.
The live jazz was great and welcoming. My only complaint about this place is that service is so terribly painfully slow. It took us literally 50 minutes after we had ordered, and also follow up requests before we finally got our first order of drinks. Hence, the 3.5 star review. If service was faster and more accommodating, this place would have been a 4.5 star no brainer.
Pro tip: make a reservation. Space is tight, especially on the weekend.