Thanks to new owner the 1933 Group – the company behind venues like Bigfoot Lodge, Sassafras and Idle Hour - this Eastside icon has been given a new lease of life.
Originally opened in 1927 during the height of the prohibition, the venue formerly housed a number of businesses, including a pharmacy and music store. Following a year-long restoration the space now features its original Spanish Revival design along with mini-concepts within the larger structure. These include a dedicated music room, a micro-brewery (slated to open in 2017), open-air kitchen, dueling horseshoe-shaped bars and an eight-lane bowling alley.
Chef Richie Lopez is overseeing the menu, which features Neapolitan-style pizzas and other Italian-inspired dishes such as calamari fritti or meatballs with marinara sauce. The bar meanwhile offers classic cocktails with a modern twist and there are Old Fashioneds and Moscow Mules on tap.
Bowling in style
Neapolitan pizzas include the Capricciosa with artichoke, kalamata olives, prosciutto cotto and shaved parmesan; the Portobello with mozzarella, caramelized onions, portobello mushrooms, parsley oil and herbs; and the Il Campione with Pancetta, egg, pecorino and black kale; while main courses feature things like Chicken Milanese on a brioche bun with marinara sauce, mozzarella and basil; and Salsiccia sausage, white beans, swiss chard and chimichurri.
Modern Washout: Sino Reposado Tequila, Ancho Reyes, pineapple gomme, raspberry puree and lemon juice; Warren Loves His Momma: Jalapeno Tequila, Chareau Aloe Liquor, Hibiscus, lime juice, topped with IPA; and Handsome not Handless: Mezcal, Giffard Banane Du Bresil, fresh pineapple and lime juice.
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