From the restaurant business to television, and now the booze business…The popular host of TV’s Bar Rescue is on a mission to fill your glass with bourbon; his bourbon. The entrepreneur, who “rescues” bars and restaurants from failure with a firm hand and a loud voice, came to town last night. Jon Taffer of TV’s Bar Rescue brought his own bourbon to Boston. Jon was there, among media, at The Grand in Boston for a tasting of his new Taffer’s Brown Butter Bourbon.
Eight months after opening a restaurant in Watertown, the TV host came back to introduce his first brand of alcohol. Jon Taffer, in Boston last night, told us that he never intended to get into the booze business. But, after coming up with this bourbon recipe to use in cocktails at his restaurant, there was such a high demand, he couldn’t ignore his customers. After all, the customer is always right, right? He talked about how it’s made, and then served us all some of his famous cocktail recipes. All of the cocktails served used Taffer’s Brown Butter Bourbon. Taffer even worked the room, talking to most of us there. I have to tell you he’s a surprisingly friendly person. He’s engaging and really interesting to speak with.
Here are more details about Taffer’s Tavern in Watertown, from their grand opening back in September of 2022.
Bar Rescue’s Jon Taffer Just Opened Taffer’s Tavern in Watertown
The Grand Opening
From left: Franchise owner Peter Weber, Taffer’s Tavern founder Jon Taffer, and franchise owner Marc Magerman attend the grand opening of Taffer’s Tavern in Watertown, MA (541 Arsenal St, Watertown, MA 02472). Taffer’s Tavern, the innovative, full-service restaurant was founded by leading hospitality expert and star of Paramount Network’s Bar Rescue, Jon Taffer. (Photo: Sophie Park/Shutterstock for Taffer’s Tavern)
From left: Taffer’s Tavern founder Jon Taffer and actress and TV presenter Maria Menounos attend the grand opening of Taffer’s Tavern. (Photo: Sophie Park/Shutterstock for Taffer’s Tavern)
(Photo: Sophie Park/Shutterstock for Taffer’s Tavern)
Hand Crafted Cocktails
Along with a nice selection of beer and wine, Taffer’s has a very creative cocktail menu. There are quite a few very interesting concoctions.
A bartender prepares a drink at the grand opening of Taffer’s Tavern in Watertown (Photo: Sophie Park/Shutterstock for Taffer’s Tavern)
BLUE MIST
A refreshing combination of vodka and various citrus flavors with a ginger spice foam float
TAVERN TEA
Taffer’s take on a refreshing southern classic highlighted with fresh mint and peach, bursting with a lasting whiskey flavor
BOCA MORADA
A mouthwatering mix of fruit and agave with a hint of the Mezcal smoky flavor
TROPICAL BLISS
Light and refreshing rum cocktail with sun-kissed flavors of the tropics
BUBBLE²
An effervescent blend of gin and botanicals layered with fresh citrus and subtle honey. Served with an accompaniment of sparkling wine to morph the flavors of this cocktail as you enjoy it down to the last drop
CLOUD
Light citrus flavors mixed with smooth vodka. Choose the level of fun with a cotton candy garnish
BERRY IMPRESSIVE
Fruit-infused vodka layered with lemon, served bursting with fresh mixed berries in a French Press (sharing optional)
The Starters
Some stand out starters for you to salivate over while reading
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HOT TAVERN PRETZEL
Huge all-American baked pretzel accompanied by spicy queso and Guinness mustard
TAFFER’S WINGS
Juicy chicken wings coated in choice of flavor, served with celery, carrots, and ranch or bleu cheese
Sauces: Honey bourbon BBQ, lemon pepper, original buffaloSPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP
Classic spinach artichoke dip topped with oven-melted cheese accompanied by crispy pita bread
COCONUT SHRIMP
Coconut crusted shrimp served with our Asian sweet chili dipping sauce
ONION RINGS
Crispy onion rings fried to perfection and paired with our house-made Guinness mustard and Cajun ranch for dipping
Dinner
There’s a great selection of hand helds, burgers and flatbreads, and check out these Plates from the menu at Taffer’s Tavern
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HERB CHICKEN
Delicious roasted chicken breast paired with our rich demi-glace sauce and creamy mashed potatoes
BRAISED SHORT RIB
Tender short rib braised with red wine and beer, then tossed in a rich demi-glace sauce and paired with red skin mashed potatoes
GRILLED SALMON
Garlic butter-basted salmon over wilted arugula and cherry tomatoes with creamy polenta and lemon
POT ROAST STROGANOFF
Flavorful beef roast with buttered noodles, peas, hearty mushroom gravy, and sour cream
How Sweet It Is
Seriously…Donuts draped in maple bourbon? Yes, please!
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MILK ‘N’ COOKIES 21+
Our adult version of a childhood classic! This warm cookie duo is served with a whipped bourbon vanilla bean milk for dipping
Mix & match! chocolate chunk, lemon blueberry, or salted caramel**
CRÈME BRÛLÉE CHEESECAKE
Vanilla bean cheesecake with freshly sliced tropical fruit and mango drizzle
DOUGHNUT TRIO
Three warm, frosted doughnuts filled with your choice of dark chocolate, strawberry, or blueberry maple bourbon
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