Elite Event: Zymology 21

Zymology 21 certainly has the study of fermentation down to a z. Concoctions consisted of test tubes containing a booze of choice, mine was vodka, and various beakers of fermented fruit blends. My favorite was the peach and fennel fusion.
I was so busy learning about the libations, I did not have the opportunity to take advantage of the morsels served, which is a bummer considering lobster corn-​dogs were but one of the offerings. All the Unilocalers were raving about the tasty foodstuffs so a return visit is a must to ensure I get some menu intel.
The space is cleverly decorated with all things scientific and the friendly staff is certainly smart and willing to impart their knowledge.
My taste buds were tickled and my mind was expanded. Many thanks to Unilocal,Brad B., Estefany, Zymology and its staff for providing an astounding, educating, tasting experience!

I am a fan of cafe21 on adams ave and was pleased to make it into the rsvp list for this event. Zymology 21 carries the same excellent service, good food but drinks are served with a twist.
This was a fun lab/​bar experience.
I cant say enough about the service, I recognized someone who had worked at café 21 years ago and was glad to see her at the new restaurant.
Food was such a pleasant surprise, I cant get enough lobster corn dogs!
Excellent event, I am humbled to be a part of this community and zymology did not disappoint, excellent atmostphere, funky and cool bar with test tubes and a concept like no where else in gas lamp.
Looking forward to brunch here soon.

WOW. What a fantastic event! And such a great group of Elites that night, too!
I’d been reading reviews about Zymology 21 and was really looking forward to checking out the cool, science-​y space I’d seen pictures of. The space was just as neat as I’d imagined, although it was a bit warm inside (even though the restaurant itself didn’t seem all that crowded) (dang San Diego heat wave). It was fun just taking it all in and snapping cool photos.
This was another event with stations. As I’ve said about past events, I really do like this set up because it gets you mingling and moving around; it’s hard to get the full effect if you’re just sat in a corner so. In addition to the various shrubs stations, you could also purchase beers and other mysterious concoctions at the bar. My favorite shrub, btw, was the strawberry/​blueberry one with bourbon (although the blood orange/​grapefruit with vodka was surprisingly refreshing!).
I wasn’t expecting food at this event so I was sure to eat a big bowl of pasta ahead of time, in anticipation of the high-​octane cocktails to come. So my biggest regret of the night was that I didn’t get to try any of the surprise nibbles that came out of the kitchen because I was too full from dinner. They sure looked good, though! Really wish I would have forced down one of those lobster corn dogs because they smelled delicious.
All of the staff were super sweet and friendly and knowledgeable and fast moving and entertaining and all around superb.

The nerd in me just appreciates events like these, especially when there’s drinks involved! All sorts of different concoctions make this a unique place in gaslamp. Oh and the surprise food was welcoming. Always fun hanging out with the Unilocal elites and met some new faces as well.
Drinks were stiff and there were plenty to choose from. Bites were delicious and a good snack. Will have to come back to try out their other drinks.
Thanks Brad, Estefany, Unilocal,and Zymology for this awesome event.

Zane, YOU ROCK!
I left here saying to myself, «I will return on Friday.». Although I did not try the drinks, it smelt strong and fruity. This is one event that I wasn’t expecting on eating nor drinking but just being around the company of my fellow Unilocal Elites.
The staff were so friendly and they did not hesitate to tell us exactly what was in a drink and how they brew their tea. Thanks to Shalini for ordering tea as everyone was able to watch it brew. I felt like I was in a chemistry class in high school.
Overall, the food that I had, kimchee salad and tender beef loin sliders were so tasty and yummy. The atmosphere was awesome and I was told by Zane that the painted décor around the bar is done by Alex (oops if I got the name wrong). I believe they are the owners who wasn’t able to be at the event.
I will definitely return to this new gem in downtown SD. Thank you again Brad, Unilocal SD and the staff of Zymology 21.

I left thinking… I can not wait to come back! For reals!
This is an event that I really appreciated going to. No, not for the complimentary drinks, delicious bites and awesome new swag. Ahhh, you know I appreciate those, who am I kidding?! So let me rephrase that. What I am MOST appreciative of with this particular event is that I got to experience this uniquely awesome place, that honestly, I would of likely overlooked. Gaslamp has a way of tugging you into many different places that someone like me with ADD has a hard time keeping track of what is new, what is good.etc.etc.
The concept is so geekingly cute (geekingly.yeah, that’s made up). And the execution was well exemplified at the event. Being a vodka drinker, I was able to go be a little adventurous and live on the edge. I went from bourbon to tequila to who knows what else I had that night. Haha! All great concoctions and awesome if you like to experiment. My fave was the blueberry and apple (?) with bourbon, as Rita suggested. Yumm. And the food… well, the unexpected surprise of having bites for the night. An abundance of it, at that. That kimchi salad was derrlish with a bit of savory, tangy-​sweet dressing. I liked that a lot. Also that salmon and sirloin open faced sandwiches were both wonderful with very generous toppings!
I love that this was a smaller affair so I got to slow down and just hang out. I had the chance to catch up with some familiar faces and got to even meet a few new ones. 2 hours wasn’t really long enough to mingle with all these great elites. Being a school night… guess, it’s a good thing.
Thank you so much to the management and staff at Zymology. ALL of you (Heather, Rita. and the rest); you’re all so fun and genuinely cool. And of course, to the best Unilocal duo, Brad and Estafany. Love, love you both! We say it all the time, but you really do the best jobs!
Okay, now. to plan for my next outing here. Just watch out for that check-​in.

I’ll admit, I did not expect Zymology 21 to pack quite a punch and rather their drinks be more flavorful and creative more than anything. The latter is true but wow, I was way off with the anticipating the intensity of these drinks! Of course I have to say thank you to Brad for organizing yet another awesome event and huge kudos to Zymology and their entire staff, you guys really made the night more memorable with your excellent knowledge and service. I can hardly wait to come back here and empty my wallet! lol
You would think that alcohol in a vial with some fruit flavor wouldn’t get you tipsy but this place definitely does not operate that way! All there drinks were strong and awesome! I did the whole tour, mixing with all their liquors and must say that the bourbon and vodka were by far my favorite when mixed the fruit flavors. Thankfully, I just got pretty tipsy but you know a bar knows how to serve up drinks when you look around and see plenty of fellow elite Unilocalers very buzzed, tipsy and/​or drunk, haha.
I had such a fun time meeting new fellow elite Unilocalers and catching up with ones from past events. Again, I’ll definitely be coming back here and anticipate handing out a true review, which I have no doubt will be very high. Awesome time, great people and just a memorable time!

When Camilla the Unilocaling Hen saw this event she became very excited. At first I thought it was because she loves a fancy cocktail and missed her Unilocal buddies who she stalks on the daily.
Well while the above is true, she was also excited because she was under the impression that Zymology 21 was a class and that by attending the event she would become a scientist.
«Camilla it is not a class, it’s an event Brad put together so we could try fancy drinks at a hip new spot!»
«Bock cluck bock bock!» She said as she flapped her wings and started designing her new Camilla the Unilocaling Hen Scientist business cards.
«Fine fine, but you better get a A!»
Clearly everyone left this event with a good grade! It was a smaller event where food was not grabbed at and nice conversations were had. It was awesome to talk with old friends and new.
Also not gonna lie the drinks were fantastic and this place is a winner!
Brad thank you for your hard work! Camilla would like to know if you could write her a letter of recommendation … She loved «class» so much she is thinking about getting her advanced degree…

Dear Professor Unilocalenstein, please don’t flunk me! I was a bit tipsy in your Mad Science 21 class at Zymology 21. But you have to admit you were sozzled yourself!
Your Elite Unilocal student, Mel J
Dear Mel J and Elite friends,
I’m proud to say that you all passed with an A+. You were all part of my brilliant experiment to prove that the chemistry between Unilocal Elites plus Zymology 21 and staff, plus or minus 842 Equinox Fizzes per person with Half Moon Gin, and multiplied by the factor of 721 Resurrectionist cocktails with Gin, equals a spirited bonding of Unilocal Elites so tight that nobody could pry them apart with a slide rule. It was all so Brad B! My most brilliant experiment, and it will go down in history as a well-​oiled YEE!
Professor Unilocalenstein
(P.S. Below you will see the secret recipes for the Equinox Fizz, the Resurrectist cocktails, and Test Tube cocktails. Don’t try this at home! These are available at Zymology 21, in the Gaslamp, where they are served in real beakers.)
Equinox Fizz cocktail:
Half Moon Gin, apple blueberry shrub, sliced bitters, lemon, and egg white honey citrus foam. Tastes like a lemon meringue pie!
Resurrectionist cocktail:
Gin, grand poppy, lime, strawberry shrub, cardamom bitters, champagne, and finished with hot absinth. Tastes like black licorice.
Test tube cocktails:
Blueberry, apple, and spiced apple bitters, and vodka
Cantaloupe, cucumber, rose water and rum
Appetizers, courtesy of Café 21:
Seared beef loin with horseradish cream sauce
Beet cured salmon club with cilantro aioli

This was an absolutely fabulous event!!!
Being a Science teacher who likes mixed drinks… I could totally appreciate the Science of drinking theme!
the bar was set up like a science lab with different drinks stations for a customized beverage.
The food looked and smelled amazing!!! i definitely need to return here in a few months and actually eat some the food!!! yum.
as you all know… i am not eating or drinking… so the manager so kind enough to offer me some tea! i didn’t know what an amazing offer this was until she started the process of the tea making. Again… science lab! i showed all my fellow science teachers the pics today (i’m thinking department meeting here).
i enjoyed my fabulous tea and infused waters (both amazing!)…thank you so much!
As always… great seeing my friends!!! i’m here for the company =)
Thank you Brad for including me!!!
I love my new Unilocal ice «cube» tray… looking forward to putting these cubes in some drinks after the new year.
i hear the drinks were amazing and pretty stiff! probably better that i wasn’t drinking. ha!

No food!?! That’s fine with me! Who needs food when you have drinks! Bring on the alcohol!!! ;)
The booze: The drinks were definitely the main attraction here tonight, and Zymology was nothing short of beyond generous to the Elite Unilocalers! You get to pick your poison… a choice of vodka, rum, gin, tequila or bourbon with a fruit mixer. I like their recommendations, and it was hard to choose a favorite. I really like the Apple Blueberry mixed with tequila, but to my surprise the Strawberry Lime with bourbon won me over! It was so much fun mixing our own shots and watching them make the Equinox Fizz, and brewing up tea!
The bites: I definitely was not expecting food at this event but it was a nice surprise. My favorite bite was the open faced salmon sandwich. Salmon, bacon, avocado… more please! It literally melted in my mouth!
The baubles: I finally got a giant Unilocal bouncy ball, yes, I really wanted one of these… but I missed out on the Unilocal ice cube tray and flask, keeping my peepers out for that swag next time!
The bubbles?!? Yup bubbles! Dry ice dropped into beakers starting the gassy fizz and bubble making! So much fun to watch Zane make these!
Thank you Mad scientist Zane and Brad for putting on such a fun event!!!

Oh man, not another one of these… Thanks. Now my diet and liver are hating me.
Anyway, talk about something totally unique and cool. That young kid from my childhood who wanted the chemistry kit for Christmas totally fused with the current adult who likes to enjoy some quality cocktails at this event! Boom! Drinks in test tubes and mixed in beakers and all sorts of other cool stuff. I can dig it!
The stations were set up pretty nice and open and weren’t crowded at all. Each unique drink section was being served up by some of the coolest bartenders in and you had excellent samples from Café 21 to accompany those drinks. You seriously couldn’t go wrong.
I could try and remember all the drink combos but let’s face it, I’ll probably mix a few of them up but my standouts were the blood orange and the grapefruit. They were just dangerously easy to drink.
Café 21 had some nice little plates, the seared beef loin and cured salmon plates were an easy favorite.
Zymology 21 is just too cool with pseudo-​steampunk style décor, tons of chemistry related hardware and artwork all over the place and it’s excellent staff and drink menu!
Huge thanks to B-​Rad, Estefany, the entire staff at Zymology 21 and Café 21 for making this an awesome event. Everyone had a blast! Hope to see everybody again soon!

Zymology is the study of fermentation, and Zymology 21 is a fun place to experiment and learn!
The always incredible Brad B. and his gorgeous side-​kick Estefany B. put on a marvelous event last night at Zymology 21, a great and super-​friendly new bar in the Gaslamp. Everybody in attendance had a great time, and I certainly learned some fascinating things about dry ice! You really had to be there!
The bar is tucked into a narrow cubby right on 5^th Avenue, so it was interesting to watch the tourists that flocked by as we lined up awaiting entrance. Zymology 21 caters to a slightly older, more sophisticated crowd than the normal Gaslamp bistro. Most of the patrons are 25+, according to the staff, and they are often science-​oriented people (like me!) who either teach or research. San Diego really needs a place like this — filled with beakers and test tubes — and such a nice break from the standard dive bar experience.
Our awesome CM had placed some special bling about the building. I thought I had seen it all, but was delighted to grab a red silicone Unilocal ice-​cube tray to make some fun mixers along with a really cool folding opener that looks solid and very well made! I will be trying this out soon and will give you a full report! Of course, we also had the traditional shot glasses and chapstick (tangerine!) along with other Unilocal goodies.
The staff and management of Zymology 21 really went all out for us. Not only did we get to visit five drink stations to «pick our poison» (gin, vodka, tequila, bourbon/​whisky, or rum) and then custom blend in wonderful concoctions like fermented strawberry lime or cantaloupe cucumber, but we were also offered a breathtaking selection of bites from their sister eatery, Café 21!
I don’t think I have had this much fun in the gaslamp at a Unilocal event. We all owe it to Brad, Estefany, and the great folks at Zymology 21. Thanks, thanks, thanks!

Five stars for this wonderful event. Thank you Brad and Estephany for such a great time, the food was a pleasant surprise.
I wasn’t sure about drinking from the test tubes but they sure pack enough flavor and alcohol in them, delicious.
Small little bar with such a fun concept, I was blown away by the incredibly sweet and caring staff. Zane (I think that’s how you spell her name) at the bar was exceptional, very involved and thoughtful.
I was delighted with every staff member I came in contact with.
Truly an exceptional vibe, cool people running this place and awesome drinks and good food.

SHRUBS. EVERYWHERE!
What is a shrub, pray tell? Well if you were there last night, you’d know! ;)
Wikipedia says, «In terms of mixed drinks, shrub is the name of two different, but related, acidulated beverages. One type of shrub is a fruit liqueur that was popular in 17^th and 18^th century England, typically made with rum or brandy mixed with sugar and the juice or rinds of citrus fruit.[
A shrub can also refer to a cocktail or soft drink that was popular during America’s colonial era, made by mixing a vinegared syrup with spirits, water, or carbonated water.»
In this case, there were several tasting stations. Let’s see if I can recall them all:
*Melon and cucumber
*Blueberry and ?
*Peach
*Strawberry and Lime
*Apple something???
In any case, at each station, there was a fruity shrub concocted and ready in a small test tube. THEN you got to choose which type of alcohol you wanted to mix it with in a larger test tube. :) The choices at each station were the same:
*rum
*vodka
*tequila
*gin
*bourbon
And at the main bar, they were making the Equinox — what an appropriate name! See Autumnal Equinox. This drink was slightly carbonated AND had egg whites! I’m a sucker for drinks with egg whites. Unfortunately, I’m a lightweight and well, we were warned by Unilocal before attending «Remember, drinks will be served but it is not intended to be an exercise in overindulgence.» I promise I did not mean to overindulge, but yipes! I tasted each shrub with a different alcohol and had an equinox.
Thankfully there were some delicious bites and beautiful infused water to help!
The food was tasty and creative — the one that caught my attention first were the ‘lobster corndogs’ maybe they should be shortened and called ‘cornsters’ — they are basically lobster squares covered in cornmeal instead of hot dogs :) First bite was essence of corndog, then the lobster started to show in subsequent bites. Very interesting!
Their little open faced sliders packed a lot of satisfaction in such a small package. I was a little lame and thought they were supposed to be put together… so I made a sandwich out of them both… please say I wasn’t the only one. I was… wasn’t I? :p It was delicious anyway!
All of the mad scientists, see– servers and bartenders, were really excited and friendly. They worked hard and were patient to explain everything.
NEATEST TRICK: How they make their tea!!! wow! I need to go back and understand what they were doing!
FUNNEST DECOR: The dried ice pouring out of the beakers!
FUNNEST PROP: DRINKING WATER OUT OF BEAKERS AND FLASKS! I felt like I was drinking potions (but it was just yummy citrus or strawberry basil water)! So apropos for the October month and Halloween coming up ;)
AWESOMEST Unilocal SCHWAG: I can’t decide!!! agh! I got a Unilocal ice cube maker/​cake baker mold, a Unilocal JOURNAL and a Unilocal FLASK! Yes, I was one of the first people in line at this event — that sooo never happens~ glad it did this time!)
BIG shout out to the dynamic duo, Brad and Estephany! You two put together a great event! Thank you for always being warm and fun!

Zymology — the science of getting your dranks on by mixing known substances to create a Monster (no monsters were created during the process) or a Delicious Drink!
The event was fun and full of Elite Unilocalers wanting to experiment (not on each other) but with concoctions. And a surprise provision of snacks (lobster corn dogs) made the night a wonderful experience. Zane the manager was all over and making sure everybody was having a great time.
Brad and Estefany as per normal was mingling and having a great time welcoming new and old Elites. Our fabulous photog, Chris Brake was on it. So if you see funny pictures posted (I wasn’t there, I sent Mr. Hyde in my stead, Dr. Jekyll was home with the family eating dinner).
I know my fellow Unilocal Elites would be better in describing the concoctions and the food. All I can say is this was a great time had by all and the place is a must to try. Think Bartender/​Scientist to be added to your resume. Or if you just want to have a good time!
If you are thinking of a venue for a party, think of Zymology and make arrangements with them.
Something Different This Way Comes in the Gaslamp in time for Halloween and beyond!
P. S.
One for the books!

You know that people realize that you’re usually the first one to arrive at Unilocal Elite Events when you show up late… and people were wondering where you were!
Anyways, chilling with a blood orange mixer & a salad with kimchi dressing! More to come as the evening progresses…
The best way I can describe Zymology 21 is «better living through chemistry» — and man, did they deliver tonight! The drinks were served in test tube beakers, with my favorite shrubs being the peach (which I mixed with vodka) and the blood orange/​grapefruit (which I had with tequila). But, my favorite of the night had to be The Fizz — a deconstructed tequila sunrise served in a flask! (And a lot of Elites seemed to think so as well — I saw them walking around with The Fizz in their hands.)
While the initial invite didn’t mention that food would be served — thus causing us a bit of consternation — we were pleasantly surprised to see a number of short bites available. Brad had wanted to see if we would still show even if food wasn’t served… and we still did; that’s how dedicated we are! While the salad with kimchi dressing, the sweet cured salmon club, and seared beef loin were good, the lobster corn dogs were the belle of the ball! I so wanted more of these!
The folks at Zymology were gracious hosts — and the chemistry experiments with coffee, tea, and dry ice on the bar were very entertaining! And, it was nice to see a bunch of folks I hadn’t seen in a while — hi there, Juan, Randy, Peijean, and Elle (and Camilla)! Of course, how could I forget Jack, Arlene, Shalini, Mel, Vin, Melanio, Nette, Jen, Jeff, and all the other fine folks I’ve seen? Oh, and one more thing: happy birthday to our resident steampunk, Jeb!
Brad, Estefany, Zack, and the good people at Zymology 21 — thank you for hosting us! Two Elite Events down, one to go!

Are you down for some (hydrogen) bondage? I got premium cocktail wasted because the libations were flowing smoother than fluid through a flexible smooth bore conduit. Who would’ve thought drinks from test tubes and beakers could be so fun?
Such an excellent event. Easy to find location in teh Gaslamp, across from Maloney’s and around the corner from Tipsy Crow. Parking meters in the Hospitality Zone run until 8pm, so factor that in your evening plan. Consider a nearby parking garage, lot, or get validated for a few hours at Horton Plaza if you’re short-​timing it.
The Event didn’t advertise any snacks, but that didn’t deter anxious Elites from filling the room. It was a surprise that they did showcase some delicious food:
— salad w/​kimchee dressing
— lobster corn dogs
— seared beef loin
— beet cured salmon club (my fave)
I could’ve devoured several plates of the salmon dish. A decent portion layered over avocado slices, topped with crispy bacon strips and some sort of mango salsa. I’m probably butchering the description and forgetting some components, but these flavors are what stood out for me.
I should probably take a moment to apologize for grabbing a last plate earlier that evening before they restocked the table. I didn’t see you beside the person between us who grabbed this 2^nd to last plate and I should’ve given it to you and waited for the next round. I still still have PTSD flashbacks from prior Event royal rumbles over food, but still doesn’t excuse my bad decision.
Definitely come by and check out Zymology21. I haven’t seen the entire food menu, but the cocktails are delicious and effective. Even the cola (yes, the soda pop) is quality and reminiscent of sugar cane sweetened Mexicoke. Fine ingredients make for better drinks.
The staff working tonight were on point. Friendly, helpful, and knowledgable about their craft. My inner 20-​something swooned over the lovely bartendress who made these drinks. She could easily be a steampunk Suicide Girl with a few more leather and copper accents. Guess a possible theme when Comic-​con season approaches next year. Until then, there is an October promo opportunity to win a $ 100 bar tab if you arrive in a Halloween costume and do the social media thing. I forgot the hashtag details. Whoops.
Even if you struggled with chemistry or missed out on Breaking Bad, definitely discover some Zymology21 to get a fun science lesson on deliciousness.
Thank you to the creative team at Zymology21 for letting us Unilocal test subjects poke around the lovely lab and thank you to the electric Estephany and awesome ambassador Brad, CM for being the catalyst at yet another brilliant Event.

It’s not everyday that I leave a Unilocal event thinking, «Damn — I can’t wait to return to this place!»
But this most recent event at Zymology 21 was just that kind of event.
If Wikipedia is to be believed, zymology is the science of fermentation. But Zymology 21 is about so much more than yeast and ethanol. This place is about craft cocktails galore, coupled with first-​rate cuisine.
The selection of booze was outstanding. I loved the test tubes full of mixer to pour into your liquor of choice. Of the various permutations, my favorite was the grapefruit/​blood orange mixed with gin. I had a few too many, but I have no regrets about that whatsoever. :-)
But what really knocked this event out of the park were the snacks. Absolutely everything was top-​notch. The salad with kimchi dressing? LOVE. The deep-​fried lobster on a stick? LOVE. The duo of crostini? LOVE. (Umm…I had 3 plates of those… Please don’t think less of me…)
It certainly didn’t hurt that I had the opportunity to reacquaint with some old friends, while snagging some handy-​dandy Unilocal swag in the process — especially the Moleskine-​style notebooks and Unilocal ice cube trays. (I can’t wait to pour mixed drinks over some starburst-​shaped ice cubes.)
What a perfect evening. Thanks for the wonderful night out, Brad and Estefany! I adore you both!

(((Ohmigawd, ohmigawd, I finally met Camilla (the chicken)! She DOES exist!)))
Tonight was definitely one of the best Elite events all year, owing to the fact that it was extra social and at the coolest new joint in Gaslamp — a science-​themed bar, where the walls are covered with hexagons, periodic table elements, portraits of famous scientists, and drinks are served with dry ice and in test tubes, Erlenmeyer flasks, beakers.
We were told that only drinks would be served at this event so people came fed. From the start, the mood of the event was more relaxed than some of the recent ones as Elites came out to drink some outstanding craft cocktails and socialize rather than forage for food.
So we were surprised and pleased when appetizers did come out and how delicious they were! There was no mad dash for the dishes (served on adorable and apt hexagon-​shaped plates!) so it was possible to leisure sample each of the offerings, and there were always plenty of plates on the communal table. We enjoyed:
–Beet-​cured salmon club crostini with bacon, avocado and fruit and Suzie’s Farm organic greens (BEST item of the night — absolutely delicious, can’t wait to order it next time I come to Zymology! The servers even told me they do late night happy hour starting at 9pm with drink and food specials!)
–Peppercorn seared beef loin (cooked medium-​rare) with rosemary potatoes, pickled bell pepers and a horseradish cream sauce. All on top of a homemade crostini.
–Lobster (in a shrimp mousse) corn dogs with mustard seed crème fraîche and fried leek shoestrings
–Salad with kimchee dressing (arugula, frisee, bean sprouts, english cucumber cubes, carrot shreds, grilled shiitake mushroom)
I enjoyed sampling the four different test tube «shrub» drinks set up at a different table around the venue, each featuring a different dominant fruit such as: peach, strawberry-​lime, apple-​blueberry. You could pick what alcohol (gin, tequila, vodka, bourbon, rum) you wanted to be mixed with each fruit «shrub.» (Look it up, a «shrub» is a different kind of fermentation)
All the servers, each wearing a hilarious science-​themed t-​shirt, were incredibly friendly and were great at explaining the different drinks and recommending which alcohol. For the apple-​blueberry, we were encouraged to take it with bourbon as this offered the best overall flavor.
We were even treated to an impromptu dry ice show at the bar which was pretty awesome, although it reminded me of being at work, haha!
Thank you to the Zymology/​Café 21 owners and staff, and to Brad B and Estefany for organizing such a CHILL Elite event that turned out to be one of the most social and delicious ones this year! Also Brad brought out some new swag from his «what will they think of next pile» — thank you for the amazing Unilocal ice tray! And a shout out to my Elite friends Lucy, Frank, Jack M, Jeff S, David G, Juliana, Dung, Melanio F, always great to see all of you, and really enjoyed meeting new Elite friends Jimmy D, Arlene P, Elle (and Camilla!)!