mixology
GARDEN DELIGHTS SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT BRICK BAR
by kevin plautz photos by david lundin & kevin plautz
The Brick Bar, home to one of the most beautiful
garden patios in Hillcrest, can also boast about its gorgeous bartenders. The Rage Monthly sat down with one of their own, 31-year old mixologist and Navy veteran, Christopher Cho, to learn a little bit more about him and his work there.
Tell us where you hail from. I’m originally from Los Angeles. I was born and raised
there, but since college I haven’t been back much. How and when did you join the Navy? I got into the Navy through a ROTC scholarship in college. Originally, I was inspired to join when 9/11 happened, that was my junior year of high school and that was my route in. I was in a little under eight years and got out in 2014. How would you describe yourself? I’m an avid, comic book nerd and artist. I’m a person
that needs a creative outlet, otherwise, I get really restless. What are your hobbies? 3D-sculpting, comic art/cartoonist, graphic design, bodybuilding, powerlifting and mixology. Who is the most famous person you have met? Michael Phelps. This was back when I was in college,
it was I think 2006. He was at the local bar close to my school (U.S.C.) and was hanging out with some people. I thought to myself, this would be my only chance to ever say I beat Michael Phelps in a race, so I challenged him to a pint drink off. It was a quick chugging contest, but I was able to beat him by about half a second. Please tell readers about Saturday nights at Brick Bar. I am there Saturdays at Brick, to bring the casual craft cocktail experience to Hillcrest. I aim to offer people great drinks that make them want to try others and come back for more. I also want to make it an educational experience as far as cocktails and spirits go, so that people will not only want more, they’ll come back with their own ideas, as well. That way, we can always make it a great, unique experience each time. What makes Brick Bar’s garden patio the best of any bar in Hillcrest?
Brick Bar bartenders Christopher Cho & Randy Shells
In my opinion, it’s because as soon as you go to the
patio, you are taken away immediately from the busy rush of University Avenue. It’s an escape from living in the city and one needs an oasis to recharge. I hope to make the garden patio available on Saturday nights, so that we can expand our craft experience to that area. What is your signature drink? My favorites are the classic cocktails that built the industry and that are thriving right now. Personally, I absolutely love making Old Fashioneds and Daiquiris. I think probably because I drank them so often and have
made them so much, they’re second nature to me. Simple recipes, but you’d be surprised how easily they’re messed up. These aren’t the frozen concoctions that you see plaguing party scenes. These are the drinks that Ernest Hemingway proclaimed as his favorites…Classic, balanced and tastes great.
Brick Bar is located at 1475 University Avenue in Hillcrest. For more information, visit Brick Bar on Facebook
@tloungesd, or go
tobrickbarhillcrest.com. 62 RAGE monthly | APRIL 2017
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