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recommended dish : the millionaire

a rich deep flavor and a touch of satiety from my buttery scone . I checked out their wall of cookbooks and other reads while letting my breakfast settle . The images and recipes in Baked ’ s cookbook motivated me to run back to the counter and buy some chocolate chip cookies for the day . One could never get bored of Baked ’ s sweets because the owners are constantly switching up and tweaking their favorites seasonally .

Cocao Prieto is a hidden gem off the main strip of Van Brunt providing people in Redhook a distillery with barrels and bottles full of handcrafted whiskey and liqueurs . From the street , the building captures the passerbyer ’ s attention with is industrial , factory-like presence . As I peered into the windows , the sunlight beaming off the copper machinery inside blinded me — I had to go in . I was greeted with a free sample of dark chocolate and some variations of handcrafted whiskey . My favorite was the spicy Widow Jane Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey ; it had a fiery kick to it that left my chest warm and lifted . Not only do they provide amazing samples , but also the employee ’ s are practically gastronomical geniuses . I took a complimentary tour

of the factory and learned all about their unique fermentation and distilling process . Aesthetically beautiful and interesting , Cacoa Prieto gives visitors and residents in Redhook a pretty crafty factory and store to stop in and learn a little .