When it comes to makeovers, there's a delicate line separating the good from the bad.
The change needs to be focused on taking what already works and just making it better with key improvements (see: Jeremy Piven), without going overboard and ruining what everyone loved about you (see: Meg Ryan).
Applying this in bar form: Pops Restaurant, starting off 2010 with a new bar, new menus and a new cocktail-friendly feel, now reopened for you in the South End.
When you walk in, the first thing you'll notice that's different is the brand-new 14-seat gleaming white bar, which replaces a long stretch of tables (we'll take bottles of booze over two-tops any day). Meanwhile, the three-seat bar that served you so well in the past has been subbed out for a roomy black leather booth fitting about the same number of people (imbibing should be done with ample space).
And because a new vibe is the perfect time to introduce new offerings, Pops is unleashing a 26-strong craft cocktail list as well as a completely new tapas menu. Which means your Tempura Shrimp Stuffed Peppers will be made all the better with a Yuzu Lemon Drop. Or if you're feeling aggressive, there's a high-octane Absinthe Horchata to wash down your Grilled Espresso Lamb Chops.
We always prefer espresso with our absinthe.
The change needs to be focused on taking what already works and just making it better with key improvements (see: Jeremy Piven), without going overboard and ruining what everyone loved about you (see: Meg Ryan).
Applying this in bar form: Pops Restaurant, starting off 2010 with a new bar, new menus and a new cocktail-friendly feel, now reopened for you in the South End.
When you walk in, the first thing you'll notice that's different is the brand-new 14-seat gleaming white bar, which replaces a long stretch of tables (we'll take bottles of booze over two-tops any day). Meanwhile, the three-seat bar that served you so well in the past has been subbed out for a roomy black leather booth fitting about the same number of people (imbibing should be done with ample space).
And because a new vibe is the perfect time to introduce new offerings, Pops is unleashing a 26-strong craft cocktail list as well as a completely new tapas menu. Which means your Tempura Shrimp Stuffed Peppers will be made all the better with a Yuzu Lemon Drop. Or if you're feeling aggressive, there's a high-octane Absinthe Horchata to wash down your Grilled Espresso Lamb Chops.
We always prefer espresso with our absinthe.
