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| - I visited the Duce during the Urban Wine Walk April 20.
When we arrived there was an A-Frame sign up notifying patrons about the Happy Hour Specials. It was the beginning of Happy Hour and we were excited to save a few bucks on some cocktails. We waited at the bar and there was no rhyme or reason to how the bartenders were taking orders from guests. We waited, and waited, and waited, and literally had to flag down someone to allow us to pay top dollar for drinks. There were no mac and cheese muffins as advertised on the Urban Wine Walk website and map.
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When we were told our total we asked about it being Happy Hour. The female bartender said there was no Happy Hour even though there was a sign. So, we paid our $4 extra to avoid a scene. Interestingly enough, the A-Frame sign with the specials was gone. I believe some people were being charged happy hour and others were not. We were not provided any receipt for our cash purchase. I called The Duce at 4:54, during their supposed Happy Hour, and asked about Happy Hour. The bartender, Brandon, said they did have Happy Hour. I asked where the A-Frame sign went and he said he didn't know. I gave him my name and number to give to the owners because I wanted to discuss the situation with the owner. I did not receive a call as of 5/17 so I emailed the address listed on the Duce's website.
Within an hour of my email, I spoke to the owner and instead of saying, "Gee thanks for notifying me to this" he ripped me a new one and said he does charity work and has been open for three years and he was asked to support the event. He never acknowledged my concerns.
Update: The owner called me back to tell me off about this post.
You can listen to the voicemail here: http://youtu.be/is34g74NZw0
I'm sorry sir, but I can afford to drink at your place or anywhere else I choose to spend my money. I do have a job, and it pays quite well. Rest assured, I will never be returning to the Duce. Aptly named, Duce, as in a fecal movement.
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