Lake Walk, Strong Cocktail, Good Pastry

Starting on the water with no agenda loosens things up before you ever walk into a bar. Skinny Duke's is the kind of place that rewards people who show up already in a good mood — the bartenders read the room. Ending at Sandrine flips the usual script; dessert as the final stop means you leave on something light and a little indulgent, which is a better feeling than a check.

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