Rhum Corner

Rhum Corner

It’s hard not to fall in love with this Haitian bar owned by Jen Agg and her artist husband, Roland Jean. It might be Jean’s sexy murals. It could be the kompa music or the charming staff. More than likely, it’s the rum. The Wray and Ting, nothing but one-and-a-half ounces of Wray and Nephew overproof and grapefruit soda, packs a wallop for all of its $9. And the Ti Ponch (literally “small punch”) is two shots of rhum agricole, fresh-pressed cane juice and a splash of lime—there’s nothing small about it. Serious rum fans can do flights of the stuff, either pre-designed or DIY affairs. It’s wise to order food here, too. We suggest the griot, cubes of juicy pork with crispy tostones and pikliz—an addictive house-made condiment of pickled cabbage, carrot, onion and scotch bonnet.

926 Dundas St. W., 647-346-9356, rhumcorner.com

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