Whiskey Soda Lounge

"The wings were popular enough that the restaurateur opened up the bar Whiskey Soda Lounge down the street, where locals would circumvent the two-hour-plus-waits at the original restaurant, and served them there, as well; he went on to create a chain of fast-casual wing shops that specifically served that dish. Whiskey Soda Lounge, as well as most of the Pok Pok Wing locations, closed for good in June." - Alex Frane

"The opening of Whiskey Soda Lounge down the street in 2009 was a crucial moment for Pok Pok, ushering in the trend of the “waiting room” bar or lounge near the big-name restaurant." - Alex Frane