We had a great time at The Vig--fantastic drinks, solid food, and stellar service from Tiana, who was both our server and bartender. She was friendly, attentive, and made some excellent cocktails.
We started out on the patio, which is a nice spot, but between the humidity and the misters not doing much, we ended up moving inside. Definitely the right move.
DRINKS
Daily Mule (mezcal, pomegranate liqueur, vanilla) - Super refreshing, well balanced, and lightly sweet. I loved it, but my husband (a traditional mule loyalist) wasn't a fan.
Coug Cup (lemon vodka, elderflower, strawberry purée, prosecco) - Kind of like a floral strawberry lemonade. Pleasant, but a little underwhelming overall.
Pineapple Sunrise (tequila, pineapple, hibiscus, lime) - Light and slightly sweet. The hibiscus really comes through. Comes with a Tajin rim, but I preferred it without.
Blackberry Smash (bourbon, blackberry, lemon, mint) - As someone raised in Tennessee, this one felt like home. Smooth, fruity, and perfect for a southern summer night. This is the grown-up punch at the cookout. Hands down the best drink of the night. I rarely order a second of the same drink because I like to try new ones, but I got a second Blackberry Smash after our meal.
FOOD
Noble Pretzel - Slightly over baked and had a mild burnt taste to the exterior, but still good. Queso was tasty, but pretty plain. The house mustard was a whole experience--sharp, PUNGENT, slightly sweet. It has a serious kick, in the best way.
Vig Burger - Smelled incredible, and I had high hopes, but it didn't quite live up to the aroma. It was juicy, seasoned and cooked well, but the guacamole made it messy, and the flavors didn't fully come together for me. The fries started off fine but got overly salty as we got further into them.
Overall, the drinks, service, and ambiance were fantastic. Tiana took great care of us and clearly knows her way around a cocktail shaker. The food was a little underwhelming, but I'll definitely be back to try their brunch--especially if the drinks are anything like what we had at dinner.