New year, new TALK Greenville cocktailin’ adventure..

We are true fans of almost anything “française”, so Bonjour Crepe on Main Street has been on our “to-do” list for quite a while.  We had visited for lunch and brunch to partake in their authentic, to-die-for crepes, but we had not given cocktail hour a try…and you know that’s our thing!  We paid Mayra and her team a visit to get the scoop on what’s happenin’ behind the bar, and we were très content…even en extase!  Read on for our faves and more…

Bonsoir mes amis…

Mama always said, “don’t judge a book by its cover”.  Well, unless you are “in the know” (and consider yourself as such as of now), Bonjour Crepe might sound a bit like a daytime-only go-to, but don’t be fooled.  The dinner menu at this lovely little place is truly divine!!  Start with the charcuterie and then go for the scallops (in a saffron orange sauce – yum!), the peppercorn steak, or the très français Escargot Bourguignon…or any of the other outstanding dinner selections.  Trust us, bells will be ringin’!

As for the behind-the-bar action…

The bubbly classics…Kir Royale & French 75 …

We started our tasting with two mainstays in the champagne cocktail arena. The Kir Royale is simple yet inspired in its elegance. Balance is key here, and these bartenders add just enough crème de cassis to achieve perfection. Created by the French as a festive cousin to the Kir cocktail with Nazi resistant wine, the Kir Royale will have you declaring “vive la resistance”! But the bubbles don’t stop there! The French 75 is another winner with the addition of gin, lemon juice and sugar. While the Italian aperol spritz has enjoyed more buzz in recent years, the French 75 is front and center here…and for good reason. Santé!

The French Martini…

We belles learned a little something on this adventure as we had never heard of a French martini – shocking we know – but we can all use some enlightenment now and then. This is where you see the alchemy behind the bar and a twist of creativity. Made with vodka, chambord and pineapple juice then filled to the brim with champagne this drink hits a new level of modernity. We loved the citric and floral aromatic elements of this magic potion. We are thinking you will too!

The New Fashioned…

Fondly known here as “Emilee’s finisher”, this boozy beverage might go down in history. As a twist on the basic old fashioned, this mouth-watering combination of Makers Mark, cherry liqueur and chocolate bitters will have both the experienced and novice bourbon drinker singing its praises. With its hint of chocolate added to the caramel notes of the bourbon, it makes the perfect last cocktail of the night -thus, the finisher

Never a dull moment…

Mayra and her team like to keep things interesting, so they are a threat to bring in a belly dancer or two!  Guests love their “Arabian Nights” (that’s where the dancers come in), and they do “Boozy Bingo” on Sundays along with bottomless mimosas for brunch and “ladies nights” on the regular.  Be sure to follow along on Facebook or Insta for details on what they have up their sleeves next!

Open every single day, this “crepery & more” is ready and waiting for you!

Bonjour Crepe . 20 South Main Street . Greenville . 864-509-1090 . @bonjourcrepegvl

Cheers! Alex & Angi