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285 Nicoll Street
East Rock Market
New Haven, CT 06511
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Featured Items
- Ilegal Paloma$14.00
Mezcal with grapefruit and lime.
- Eiko Fuji Ban Ryu 300 ml$21.00
Ban Ryu means “ten thousand ways.” It is an expression used in the sake world to answer the question, in how many ways is one sake different from another. The answer, in 10 thousand ways: the yeast, the koji, timing of brewing, etc., It also means, more informally, “versatility.” The brewery tries to catch both meanings in its name, however, they passionately believe it can be enjoyed in 10 thousand ways–chilled, warmed, hot, with light food, heavy food, sweet food and spicy food. Founded in 1778, the Fuji Brewery is now managed by the 13th generation of the Kato family, Ariyoshi Kato. The head brew master Kodai Kato, one the youngest Toji in Japan to win a gold medal at the National Japan Sake Competition. TASTING NOTES Low aroma, light and fruity, with undertones of black currant, finishing crisp and clean. 91 POINTS Ultimate Wine Challenge 88 POINTS World Sake Challenge
Cocktails
- Sage Advice$16.00
A perspective altering blend of gunpowder gin, sage, lemon, and a touch of rose
- Mezcalling It A Night$15.00
A beautifully balanced summer cocktail of Ilégal Mezcal, creme de cassis, Cointreau, pineapple, orange, lime, and a touch of absinthe, rounded out with a dash of aromatic bitters.
- Roses Are Red$15.00
Redwood Empire bourbon, rose liqueur, St Germain, Cointreau, lime, and a touch of Campari
- Left Bank Martini$14.00
Originating from New Zealand, this cocktail balances flavors of London Dry Gin, Elderflower liqueur, and French Sauvignon Blanc to create a crisp and refreshing martini
- Ilegal Paloma$14.00
Mezcal with grapefruit and lime.
- These Violet Delights$15.00
A refreshingly dark concoction featuring Hendrick's gin, violet liqueur, sage, and lime.
- The Rosary$14.00
Redemption Bourbon, lemon, and rosemary
- Hollywood Boulevard$15.00
Victorian-style pink gin, grapefruit, rosemary, lime, and star anise
- Paris, TX$15.00
Pisco, Aperol, St Germain, lemon, and a splash of soda
- Aperol Spritz$14.00
A classic Italian aperitif. Aperol with Prosecco.
- Lavender Bees Knees$14.00
Gin with honey, lemon, and lavender.
- Valentina$16.00
Sake
- Yuri Masamune Honjozo "Beautiful Lilly" 180 ml$12.00
Produced in Akita by the Saiya Brewery, makers of Yuki No Bosha, this is a favorite among locals of the region. Yuri is the name of the local area of Honjo-shi and Masamune is an old term for Japanese sake. This sake is mellow and rustic and has a firm structure, which makes it enjoyable at a range of temperatures, from chilled to warm. Its nutty and earthy notes are balanced by an underlying fruitiness and it complements grilled meats, stews and fish. TASTING NOTES Mellow and rustic, with a soft nutty finish
- Tozai Snow Maiden Junmai Nigori 180 ml$10.00
This unfiltered sake is named after Hanako, or “Flower Maiden”, the most famous Japanese koi fish that lived for 226 years in the snowy, icy waters at the foot of Japan’s Mt. Ontake. TASTING NOTES Bright and fresh with a lovely ricey and fruity combination. Flavors of honeydew melon, raw pumpkin, and radish. Creamy texture and full body.
- Bushido Way of the Warrior 180 ml$13.00
Brewed with Gohyakuman Goku rice at the Kizakura Shuzo Brewery. Bushido is the ancient Japanese warrior code of moral values, loyalty and honor until death. Usually unuttered and unwritten, the code allows the violent existence of the samurai to be tempered by wisdom and serenity. TASTING NOTES Tart raspberry, Asian pear, and watermelon rind with a hint of white flowers and a spicy finish.
- Tozai Snow Maiden Junmai Nigori 300 ml$19.00
This unfiltered sake is named after Hanako, or “Flower Maiden”, the most famous Japanese koi fish that lived for 226 years in the snowy, icy waters at the foot of Japan’s Mt. Ontake. TASTING NOTES Bright and fresh with a lovely ricey and fruity combination. Flavors of honeydew melon, raw pumpkin, and radish. Creamy texture and full body.
- Eiko Fuji Ban Ryu 300 ml$21.00
Ban Ryu means “ten thousand ways.” It is an expression used in the sake world to answer the question, in how many ways is one sake different from another. The answer, in 10 thousand ways: the yeast, the koji, timing of brewing, etc., It also means, more informally, “versatility.” The brewery tries to catch both meanings in its name, however, they passionately believe it can be enjoyed in 10 thousand ways–chilled, warmed, hot, with light food, heavy food, sweet food and spicy food. Founded in 1778, the Fuji Brewery is now managed by the 13th generation of the Kato family, Ariyoshi Kato. The head brew master Kodai Kato, one the youngest Toji in Japan to win a gold medal at the National Japan Sake Competition. TASTING NOTES Low aroma, light and fruity, with undertones of black currant, finishing crisp and clean. 91 POINTS Ultimate Wine Challenge 88 POINTS World Sake Challenge
- Yuki No Bosha Junmai Ginjo 300 ml$38.00
Founded in 1903, the Saiya Brewery is one of the most award-winning breweries at the Japanese National Sake Competition. In the past fifteen years of the competition, the brewery has won an astonishing ten gold medals. Mr. Takahashi, their brewmaster, has been recognized by the Emperor of Japan as a cherished craftsman. This junmai ginjo is a favorite with new and seasoned sake drinkers alike. This junmai daiginjo is light and soft with notes of peaches and strawberries. It is best served chilled and complements sushi and sashimi, as well as grilled meat or fish. Junmai ginjos tend to be light and fruity. They are made with rice that has been refined to 60% or less of its original size. This junmai ginjo is made with rice that has been refined to 50%. TASTING NOTE At once earthy, rustic, elegant and fruity. This daiginjo shows notes of overipe peach and roasted sage in the finish.
- Wandering Poet 300 ml$41.00
This well-rounded sake with notes of banana and very-ripe honeydew aroma has clean, crisp acidity that highlights its light-to-medium body. The lingering finish moves from juicy fruitiness to green, herbal notes making it a great food companion.
- Joto Daiginjo 300 ml$40.00
“Dai” means great or big; “ginjo” is the upper echelon of sake. Daiginjo is the highest, the ultimate. To qualify as a daiginjo, the rice must be polished to 50% or less of its original size. Sake makers get rid of at least half of the raw ingredient they start with. This makes daiginjo’s elegant, refined and delicious. TASTING NOTES Hints of crushed sage on the nose, spiced apple on the palate, finishes with a supple satin texture
- Shichi Hon Yari “Shizuku” Silent Samurai$78.00
Crafted by a small brewery in a little town called Kinomoto, Shichi Hon Yari Shizuku is made with a local rice called Tamazakae. The rice is polished way down and then fermented even slower than normal and collected drop by drop after fermentation. The result is a smokey, dry sake that is the perfect match for a steak dinner or some stuffed pork chops. Because the brewers don’t press the sake, only a small amount of sake is gleaned from each batch, making availability limited.
- Izumo Fuji Junmai$49.00
Violet aroma, plum on palate; soft, relaxed, and expansive in texture. An “umami type” of sake with ricey dryness.
- Joto Junmai 720ml$50.00
Joto Junmai is made by the Eiko Fuji Brewery, led by the 13th generation of the Kato family. True to the classic junmai style, it is rich and solid, but it is more inviting with its clean, fruity quality. TASTING NOTES Fruitier and cleaner than many junmais, which lean earthy and dry. Still solid and rich, with notes of deep, ripe plum. Finishes with crisp acidity 95 POINTS Ultimate Wine Challenge 92 POINTS Blue Lifestyle
- Konteki Pearls of Simplicity Junmai Daiginjo 720 ml$68.00
The epitome of purity, this sake is more subtle and nuanced than most highly aromatic Junmai Daiginjos. It is based on the ideals of Zen Buddhism and "wabi-sabi," the belief that beauty within the arts should be as understated and pure as a simple strand of pearls. One of two sakes brewed in exactly the same way with the same ingredients, except this one is a Junmai Daignjo and Tears of Dawn has added distilled alcohol to open up aromatics. TASTING NOTES Aromas of white flower, Asian pear & steamed rice. Finishes elegantly with rich minerality and rice texture.
- Shiokawa Cowboy Yamahai Junmai Ginjo Genshu 720 ml$70.00
This undiluted brew is fit for a cowboy – made in the ancient Yamahai style, loaded with umami, and pairs beautifully with meat. TASTING NOTES Aromas of vanilla, cocoa and hickory smoke with a smooth finish.
- Joto Diaginjo 720 ml$80.00
“Dai” means great or big; “ginjo” is the upper echelon of sake. Daiginjo is the highest, the ultimate. To qualify as a daiginjo, the rice must be polished to 50% or less of its original size. Sake makers get rid of at least half of the raw ingredient they start with. This makes daiginjo’s elegant, refined and delicious. TASTING NOTES Hints of crushed sage on the nose, spiced apple on the palate, finishes with a supple satin texture
- Ginga Shizuku Divine Droplets Junmai Daiginjo 720 ml$75.00
Brewed using a luxurious free run drip separation method, often used only for competition quality sake, this sake has both the crispness of pristine water and the light spiciness of Dewasansan rice. A nose of white peach is complimented by the white pepper finish, and different facets of the flavor can be pulled out by pairing with different dishes. Like all things divine, this sake makes any moment a miracle. TASTING NOTES Refreshing and pure with notes of pineapple, white peach, green apple, lily and a hint of white pepper
Wine
- Aime Roquesante Cote de Provence Rose$11.00
Aimé Roquesante offers us this clean, crisp, and elegantly styled Rosé de Provence. Incredibly fresh and subtle, with red & citrus fruit notes and a light acidity on the finish. Color: Pale salmon color, with silver highlights. Nose: Powerful nose, with crushed strawberry and citrus fruit aromas. Palate: Ample, rich, with flavors of red fruit supported by a light acidity
- Belacosa Cabernet Sauvignon$15.00
Rich and balanced, with a silky texture and complex, well-structured blackberry and cherry flavors and aromas. This is a wine to savor, share and create lasting memories.
- Castle Rock Pinot Noir$12.00
The elegant medium-bodied wine offers aromas of cherry and spice. On the palate it gives flavors of berries, connamon, black cherry, sweet vanilla, oak, and floral notes, with a long velvety finish. It makes an excellent accompaniment to lamb, chicken, veal, salmon, and light pasta dishes
- Delas Feres Cotes Du Rhone$6.00
Fresh and inviting, with more fruit and depth than many of its peers. Offers a plum and cherry puree profile, laced with floral and red tea accents on the finish. - Wine Spectator 90 Pts
- Josh Cabernet Sauvignon$11.00
- Silk & Spice$11.00
- Toscolo Chianti$6.00
100% Sangiovese. Toscolo Chianti DOCG is brilliant ruby in color, this forward Sangiovese is supple, fruity and flavorful on the palate, with appealing balance.
- Klinker Brick Albarino$12.00
- La Petite Perriere Sauvignon Blanc$12.00
The Petite Perriere Sauvignon Blanc presents a beautifully intense pale green color with slightly golden tints. The nose is an explosion of fruits: very ripe fruits, yellow fruits and exotic fruits blend peel mixed. The wine in the mouth is clean and precise, with aromas of fresh fruit that evolve on a mineral frame very refreshing. This Sauvignon drinks in its youth to appreciate its freshness and its aromatic expression
- Lagaria Pinot Grigio DOC$10.00
100% Pinot Grigio. Lagaria Pinot Grigio delle Venezie DOC is straw yellow in color, pleasant floral and fruity aromas of apple, peach, apricot and pear. Medium-bodied, with refreshing fruit, distinct character and balance.
- Mantlerhof Gruner Vetliner$12.00
This Gruner Veltliner is full of apple peel, hazelnuts, tree resin and lemon aromas, with down-to-earth flavours of earthy minerality, and again apples and pear skin. It has a soft, smooth texture, light tannins and a refreshing finish. Mantlerhof is one of the oldest organic wineries in the world. Originally part of the Salzberg Abbey, their motto is "Organic since the year 1000!" Situated in the Niederösterreich, the estate was purchased from the church by the Mantler family in the 1860s and has been certified organic since 1969.
- Stillman St Chardonnay$11.00
A Chardonnay from a single vineyard in Alexander valley that is made in the classic style of Anjou Pear and Crisp Apple with a rich middle palate.
- Pieropan Soave Classico$7.00
Their liveliest and most youthful style from Soave Classico, the Pieropan family has been producing this wine since the early 1900’s. Generous, pleasingly fresh and versatile, it is made from the traditional varieties of Garganega and Trebbiano di Soave grown in family-owned vineyards situated in the Soave Classico zone.
- Sartarelli Classico$6.00
- Lamarca Prosecco$10.00
- Mantlerhoff Gruner Vetliner Bottle$60.00
- Klinker Brick Albariño Bottle$48.00
- Stillman Chardonnay Bottle$48.00
- Silk & Spice Bottle$48.00
Beer + Cider
- Counter Weight Headway IPA$9.00
- Counter Weight Workhorse Pilsner$9.00
- Sea Hag IPA$8.00
- Dos Equis$7.50
- Guinness$8.00
- Kirin Ichiban$7.50
- Leffe Blonde$8.00
- Stella Artois$7.50
- Amstel Light$5.00
- Budweiser$7.50
- Michelob Ultra$7.50
- Sam Adams$8.00
- Sam Summer$5.00
- Sam Adams Winter Lager$8.00
- High Noon$8.00
- Stowe Cider$8.50
- Angry orchard Hard Cider$4.00
Drink Specials
Sunday | 12:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | Closed |
Wednesday | 12:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
Thursday | 12:00 pm - 8:45 pm |
Friday | 12:00 pm - 9:45 pm |
Saturday | 12:00 pm - 9:45 pm |
Welcome to Rick’s Bar
285 Nicoll Street, East Rock Market, New Haven, CT 06511