Olive or Twist, an upscale cocktail bar, has just begun renovations on a site inside the Perkins Palms mixed-use development on Perkins Road, between Essen Lane and Kenilworth Parkway, and is aiming to be open by mid- to late-September. The bar, which will seat about 85, will serve beer, wine and an expansive variety of cocktails, including dessert martinis. “Olive or Twist is the place for a person who appreciates a good drink that’s had a lot of time put into it,” says co-owner Joshua Duke, who is opening the bar with business partner Scott Gremillion. “We feature a lot of obscure ingredients you can’t find anywhere in town.” The menu will also feature “classic cocktails,” drinks that were popular as far back as the 19th century. “Right now, [classic cocktails] are coming back into popularity at big cocktail bars across the country,” Duke says. The bar will also have a limited food menu, featuring Louisiana-inspired dishes such as boudin egg rolls and muffuletta sliders, as well as contemporary favorites. Check out the complete cocktail and food menu at the Olive or Twist website here. —Frederick Holl
Olive or Twist cocktail bar to open at Perkins Palms
