It
was an interesting place. First of all
we couldn’t find a place to park plus there was a street closed. Mike finally went in and asked. They were
about to open in ten minutes even though the website said 11:00 a.m. – 12:00
a.m.
A little history - once a prohibition era-warehouse
anchoring a bustling produce district by day, when the sun set the notorious
neighborhood known as The Duce transform into the place to be for great food
and fun.
We went in…and there was lots
of old things all over the place…pretty cute and very welcoming. It was huge. Mike and I went into the Black Orchid Room and looked
around. Apparently there is music
starting at 8:00 p.m. I am happy that we
came early. Plus there was another large room on the south side of the Black
Orchid Room.
We each ordered a drink…I
ordered a Bloody Mary. I watched the young lady make it but I really can’t
remember what she put in it…of course there was a Bloody Mary mix and vodka, a small
shot of the pickle juice….she garnished it with an olive….put a straw in it and
laid a pickle slice across the top…I think maybe a kosher pickle because it was
not a dill pickle. Poured everything
into a squat Mason jar. Everything here
is served in a jar. I think because of
the prohibition history. I liked my drink..
My Bloody Mary
Mike's Margarita
I ordered the Ila’s Brisket
Sliders – The Duce Favorite! These
delicious two crusty knot rolls heaped with a very good , sweet tasting
brisket. I really liked these. I didn’t order any sides because I was saving
for dessert plus everything was ala carte…
Ila's Brisket Sliders
Mike ordered the Mason Jar
Prairie Pasta – Organic Prairie vodka sauce, chicken sausage and peas.
Mason Jar Prairie Pasta
Candy and Pat ordered the
brisket as I did. Pat added the Homemade Baked Beans…Candy the Homemade Pickle
Slaw. Pat wasn’t crazy about her
side…but Candy was happy with hers.
I was the only one to order
dessert- Sour Cream Berry Pie Jar…and it was served piping hot and
delicious. I liked the fact that it
wasn’t too sweet.
I really think because most
of the menu is Gluten Free, Gluten Free Option, Vegetarian Option and Vegan
Option that there isn’t the sugar or processed taste that we are used to
eating…and so everything tastes bland to us.
I liked it…and I am happy that went there to eat. It was one of those places that one has to
experience.
At first I thought all the items were very expensive…but I
walked away full…so I know that the servings were just right.
It was visited by Diners, Drive-in
& Dives – the program featured one of their Warm-Ups – The Duce Mac and
Cheese Muffins – baked with cheddar cheese, gruyere, goat cheese, panko and
parmesan topping. And - Chicken Pot Pie
Jar
The staff was wonderful...very friendly...very accommodating.
The
Duce
525
S. Central Avenue
Phoenix,
AZ
(602)
866-3823
Hours: Wednesday 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p..m.
Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Friday – Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00
a.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Monday – Tuesday – Closed
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