Restaurant
Unclaimed profileCrew Restaurant & Bar
Poughkeepsie, NY · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Crew Restaurant & Bar runs a serious beverage program: a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner with a by-the-glass list from $10 to $19 and bottles up to $750. The cocktail menu shows creative range, from the Empress Got Her Groove Back to a $34 mimosa flight, while a $10 Boozeless Bevies section offers nonalcoholic drinks with optional spirit add-ons.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Empress Got Her Groove Back, a gin cocktail with St. Germain, cucumber syrup, and Prosecco. For wine, the Groth Cabernet Sauvignon is a serious bottle; the Sancerre by Georges Pauchon is a crisp by-the-glass option. Nonalcoholic drinkers should try the Mystic Freeze.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Wine enthusiasts will appreciate the Wine Spectator-recognized list with global by-the-glass and bottle selections. Cocktail drinkers looking for creative, often whimsical drinks will find options like the glitter-topped Isn't She Lovely. The Boozeless Bevies make it welcoming for those skipping alcohol.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Mimosa flight is $34; Boozeless Bevies are $10. Wines by the glass run $10-$19, bottles from $38 to $750.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for over a decade and pairs a serious wine program with a playful cocktail list that includes a dedicated nonalcoholic section with optional spirit add-ons.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu lists creative drinks like Isn't She Lovely, Empress Got Her Groove Back, and an Espresso Martini with coffee liqueurs and bourbon cream. A mimosa flight is available, and the menu includes a nonalcoholic section with spirit add-ons.
Menu strengths
- — Named cocktails show inventive ingredients, such as butterfly pea tea syrup and glitter in Isn't She Lovely.
- — The Empress Got Her Groove Back combines gin, St. Germain, cucumber syrup, and Prosecco.
- — A dedicated Boozeless Bevies section offers nonalcoholic options with recommended spirit add-ons.
Standout selections
- — Isn't She Lovely: Weber Ranch Vodka, Ume Plum, Rockey's Liqueur, lemon, butterfly pea tea lavender sage syrup, glitter.
- — Empress Got Her Groove Back: Empress Gin, St. Germain, aloe liqueur, mint, lime, cucumber syrup, Prosecco.
Pricing: Mimosa flight $34; Boozeless Bevies $10
Wine
The wine program has earned the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence from 2011 through 2023. The list features extensive by-the-glass and bottle selections from global regions, with prices from $10 to $19 for glasses and up to $750 for bottles.
Menu strengths
- — By-the-glass range includes a Prosecco, Sancerre, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.
- — Bottle list includes a Groth Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley.
Standout selections
- — Groth Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Oakville, Napa Valley, $145 per bottle.
- — Sancerre, Georges Pauchon, 2022, Loire Valley, $19 per glass.
Pricing: Glasses $10-$19; bottles $38-$750
Beer
The beer list includes domestic and imported bottled beers and ciders, with a mix of local and international options. Selections range from a Kölsch by Captain Lawrence to a Belgian strong ale, Delirium Tremens.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local New York breweries like Captain Lawrence and Industrial Arts.
- — Offers a range of styles from witbier to oatmeal stout.
Standout selections
- — Captain's Kölsch from Captain Lawrence Brewery Co.; Wrench NEIPA from Industrial Arts Brewing.
Nonalcoholic
The Boozeless Bevies section lists three nonalcoholic drinks at $10 each: Mystic Freeze, Dirty Pop, and Mock O' Clock. Each can be customized with recommended spirit add-ons, making the section a creative option for those skipping alcohol.
Menu strengths
- — Three named nonalcoholic drinks with distinct flavor profiles.
- — Optional spirit add-ons allow guests to customize strength.
Standout selections
- — Mystic Freeze: Blue raspberry syrup, coconut, white cranberry, freeze-dried Jolly Rancher, glitter.
- — Mock O' Clock: Blood orange, pomegranate, passionfruit, white cranberry, lemon.
Pricing: $10 each
Spirits
Spirits are featured throughout the cocktail menu, including Weber Ranch Vodka, Empress Gin, Cimarron Reposado, and North River Rye Whiskey. The menu also recommends specific spirits as add-ons to nonalcoholic drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Spirits are integrated into named cocktails, showing thoughtful pairing.
- — Recommended spirit add-ons bridge the nonalcoholic and full-proof menus.
Standout selections
- — Empress Gin, used in Empress Got Her Groove Back.
- — Weber Ranch Vodka, used in Isn't She Lovely and Bellini-tini.
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