Adam and I went to The Duce last night to celebrate some friends' birthdays. It is a large place in downtown Phoenix that was once a Speakeasy during the days of Prohibition. Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack have even played there! The place is a little bit of everything - a farmers market, vintage clothing store, old soda fountain, restaurant, bar, gym, and they even have a boxing ring. It seems there is something for everyone here. Our friends rented it out, so they even had their old school bus come pick them up! My understanding is that the bus runs on normal nights and will take you to other events in downtown Phoenix. We drove and valeted our car - we tipped the guy $5 but it was worth it for the convenience and to keep your car safe downtown. The cocktails are amazing. Everything they serve is organic and sustainable, and made from scratch! The beer selection is lacking - they only serve the beers that they sold "back in the day," so your options are pretty much PBR, Miller High Life, Schlitz, and others of that calibur. The cocktails make up for it though! Everything is made fresh- I watched the bartender create my "greyhound" drink by pouring organic vodka in a mason jar, and then squeezing 3 grapefruits and mixing the juice with the vodka. It doesn't get fresher than that. The "Moscow Mule" was another excellent cocktail, consisting of vodka, ginger beer, limes, and mint leaves. The drinks take some time to make and they aren't cheap - they run anywhere from $6 to $12 each, but they are definitely worth it. I read on four square that the brunch there is amazing, and I fully intend on trying it one day soon. If you're ever in Phoenix, the Duce is a must! A few pictures:
(The card was one my husband brought with him, but this will give you an idea of what a cocktail looks like.)
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