08/28/2026
Introducing Folklore!
Our new menu explores ideas and stories, including myths, folklore, mysteries – all wonderful ideas that, across geographies and histories, have shaped the way we view the world.
You’ll find four categories — Silver Classics, Cryptids, Cautionary Tales, and Social Lore — the latter of which features this, our Ellis Island Punch.
Situated right next to Liberty Island and its famous statue, Ellis Island is often cited in family histories as the place where a family name changed during the move from Europe to the United States. The story, as it’s most often told, is that immigration officials were unfamiliar with non-English names and either intentionally changed them to familiar forms or accidentally assigned the wrong names upon arrival.
While this tale features prominently in many family stories … it’s actually mostly a myth, which we’ll dive into in our brand-new video series, coming soon!
Ellis Island Punch — a lightly savoury cobbler harking back to the changes (perceived or otherwise) around the most famous immigration port in the United States, featuring a marriage of old and new-world flavours — Tequila Ocho Plata, mezcal, olive & sweetcorn whip, sour pineapple, lime.
