Darling, a new cocktail bar and dim sum restaurant, opens in Central Square on July 16. Located in the renovated Mary Chung's space, it features exposed brick walls and a commissioned mural. The menu offers a fusion of nostalgic American and traditional Chinese dishes, like filet o' fish bao and tonkotsu xiao long bao. Unique cocktails such as a clarified milk punch drink named Hope I Packed a Parachute and a cocktail called Sweep the Leg showcase modern mixology techniques, aiming for a vibrant and lively atmosphere that reflects Central Square's quirky character.
The new cocktail bar, called Darling, is located in the old Mary Chung's space, which has seen a complete overhaul, featuring exposed brick walls and a commissioned mural.
Food is traditional dim sum style, blending nostalgic American dishes with Chinese dishes, including filet o' fish bao, tonkotsu xiao long bao, and egg custard tarts.
The libations include a clarified milk punch drink called Hope I Packed a Parachute, and a briny cocktail called Sweep the Leg, demonstrating modern techniques.
Callahan described Central Square as quirky and vibrant, aiming for Darling to have character and a lived-in feel while still maintaining a nice ambiance.
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