Model Citizen

I hate the logo and EVERYTHING about the imagery. #keepingitrill2016
That being said, the best bartender in Hampton Roads is at the helm here. The chefs are, as usual, top-​notch. Each week has a different culinary theme. So, every Monday this pop-​up dining experience happens where you can try some dishes (I think the range was $ 8-​$ 12.50, last night), try some drinks, and hang out. It’s a really divey, comfy feel, but with phenomenal food and drink. It’s like a party with a host that has bomb-​ass taste.
I really don’t know how to explain this. The menu changes from week to week, so all I can say about the food is that it’s Saint Germain quality good while being Chipotle priced. And, the vibe is just everything! It’s worth checking out more than once. You have to experience it to «get it.» I know how that may sound, but it is what it is & it’s open to everybody. That makes it un-​portentious. *lol*
Peep the updates, here:
Update: I checked to see if I have any pics or video that I can upload. NOPE! *lol* It’s like Vegas. What happens there stays there (or, due to threat of violence, stays locked down on someone’s phone).

This is a pop up that is hosted at Saint Germain on Monday nights from 7:00p.m. — 2:00a.m. The food and drink menu changes weekly and is listed on their Facebook page.
I have been wanting to try it for weeks, but the timing just wasn’t right until tonight. I had amazing North Carolina-​style BBQ on a potato roll with slaw and pickles, the BEST collard greens I’ve had in ages, and tasty baked beans.
The best part was the drinks. I ordered a sidecar and a sidecar I got. I’ve ordered one at other places in the area and just haven’t been as nearly pleased with the results as I was tonight. I’m not one to be too picky about my drinks, but I do expect that if I see something listed as a drink with the proper ingredients that I will be served that drink in the proper proportions — not something «inspired by» or «resembling» unless otherwise noted. I had the best sidecar I’ve had in awhile tonight and it just made my night. I cannot wait to go back and have another and maybe try some other classic cocktails.
The service was terrific and changes to my drink were explained to me and my friend’s drink was explained to her as well. It was such a nice, stress-​free, low-​key night out.