Market Watch, March 1, 2017

74 MARKET WATCH MARKETWATCHMAG COM MARCH 2017featuring pre bottled mixers 12 that Nashville based company WithCo created exclusively for the property Meanwhile Thompsons first foray to the West Coast is designed to celebrate the cultural diversity of the Pacific Northwest Thompson Seattle houses the restaurant Scout and rooftop bar The Nest which have quickly become hot spots in the city The seasonal restaurant emphasizes local products from shellfish and beef to produce and features a chefs counter where guests can enjoy a multicourse tasting menu that changes regularly entrées are 22 to 32 the tasting menu ranges from 74 to 165 per person for five to 14 courses The Nest is one of the compa nys most progressive venues offering bottled and draft cocktails and hand crafted ice made in house drinks are 15 to 17 Weve gotten more focused on the dining piece and the local relevance of our chefs and weve also put an increased focus on the bar in our hotels Leondakis says Its not just about creating a scene in the bar but also a commitment to excellence in the cock tail program The drinks business is quite important to position the property and make a statement about who we are Its a really important part of the brand experience that our customers have come to expect Lana Trevisan the vice president of restaurants bars and nightlife for Two Roads Hospitality notes that each of the brands restaurants and bars is designed to be a neighbor hood destination that also happens to be in a hotel She says complementing the local markets to get the communities excited is key and adds that its also critical to find on premise partners who align with the companys philosophies regard ing innovative food and drinks offerings with an emphasis on sustainability and local sourcing Small batch spirits especially whiskies and mezcal are doing well in Thompson properties as are local craft beers ciders and biodynamic wines from lesser known regions of the world Thompson is known for its innovative cocktail program and our guests enjoy new wines and spirits Trevisan says Theyre educated and want to discover new and lesser known beverages Our bartenders and wine directors ensure their menus have a variety of tried and true items as well as limited offerings that rotate regularly We pride ourselves on giving each hotel its own personality and we think an inter esting beverage program keeps guests coming back mwcocktails 10 to 16 as the Via Calabria made with Caffo Vecchio Amaro del Capo liqueur Campari aperitif honey and lemon topped with Seasons Bitter Lemon tonic The venue also boasts a lengthy spirits list 7 to 70 a 2 ounce pour craft beers 7 to 16 a draft pour or bottle and myriad wines 10 to 24 a glass 38 to 595 a 750 ml Meanwhile the attached Mediterranean wine bar Salone Nico is a more casual European venue that emphasizes aperitifs low proof cocktails and approachable wines from Italy and Greece True to its ethos of reflecting the local market Thompson Nashville combines the companys high style urban design with a relaxed Southern vibe and music elements The compa ny partnered with Besh on its seafood focused restaurant Marsh House entrées are 12 to 50 The hotel also includes the rooftop bar L A Jackson which highlights Southern brew ers and refreshing cocktails beers are 6 to 8 a draft pour or bottle signature drinks are 13 In addition the 12 story property boasts an innovative in room cocktail program At Scout located in the Thompson Seattle guests can enjoy a multicourse tasting menu as well as à la carte dining The fare is seasonal and includes local seafood meat and produce