We recently got all gussied up to visit one of Raleigh’s hottest new bars, Gussie’s. Here’s what we tried and are ready to try again.
Let’s talk libations first. Gussie’s Old Friends menu section features classic cocktails done just right, like the mojito. Where things really got unique was the New Friends + daily specials menu. We loved the festive Winter Sherry Cobbler, the Fat Lip, which felt like an alternative margarita, and the special chai hot toddy which was spicy in every way.
What left our jaws ajar was the Biggest Pickle. Forget what you think a pickle cocktail could be — this was so refreshing, and the pickle spice + cucumber garnish made the drink.
As for bites, we stuck to high-end versions of classics, like the animal fries, inspired by In-N-Out Burger, crispy + sweet Brussels, and fried jalapeno pimento cheese cakes, which reminded us of arancini with a Southern twist.
