Anatomy of a wild duet.

STORY By Briana Bononcini

There’s a certain kind of satisfaction in a good burger and a stiff martini, a pairing that feels less like a meal and more like a declaration of intent. It’s a self-contained universe of pleasure, the crisp herbaceousness of the gin a bracing counterpoint to the rich, fatty beef. Two particular iterations, at Woodford Food & Bev and Shay’s Grill Pub, tell a story of the city’s dual personalities: the thoughtfully refined and the unapologetically straightforward.

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