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Old Apr 28, 2024 | 11:45 am
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Originally Posted by BamaVol
I did not take a picture, but it was a single large cube. At another bar I frequent, it is referred to as a “gentlemen’s cube”.



I was with a group. I would not raise a stink unless I was alone. I was left wondering if this is the newest revenue stream now that credit card surcharges seem to be on over half the bar and restaurant tabs I receive. But no one else yet?

When my father in law orders a martini, he asks for a glass of ice on the side. It’s gonna get interesting when that happens. Is it $1 a cube?

As far as prices, I’d day they’re in the ballpark for around here, maybe a little on the high side. I ordered a “summer old fashioned” off the specials menu there last week. It featured Makers Mark and a house made honey apricot syrup. It was pretty good, but I thought $14 was on the pricy side. With simple syrup, that’s an $11 drink.

I have never seen a Manhattan or Old Fashioned priced in the single digits! And a glass of wine is only $7? The food prices seem about right though. I wouldn't make a stink either if I was with others. And they should never charge for rocks regardless of the size of the ice. I have a friend who quizzes the server about the ice when she orders an Old Fashioned...they should never be served with crushed or small ice.
I see the name is the Crooked Spoon....crooked is right.
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