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| - One of the coolest aspects of being an avid Yelper is choosing the next location to review. Take downtown Las Vegas for instance. This place is just filled with energy and the presence of top notch pubs/restaurants. Very recently, a bar by the name of Scullery opened which immediately caught my attention. Not because of the prices, or the vibe, or even the staff. Initially, it was because of the name.
I'm not going to lie. My first impression of the word was more of a morbid description. I knew my education failed me at that instance, so I took to the World Wide Web. It was fascinating to discover that the term "scullery" originated in Britain and Ireland and refers to a room in a house used to wash dishes and launder clothes, much like a kitchen. The word scullery evolved in the US to our present day utility or laundry room. Captivated by its background, I knew I had to check it out.
Scullery is located on the corner of 6th and Ogden. This bar is nestled on the bottom level and East corner of the Ogden high rise apartments. Entering the joint, you'll notice a very airy and modern space. Painted exposed brick walls, dramatic vaulted ceilings and aesthetic archways. One of the immediate focal points is the bar backdrop. This 7 shelf unit holds spirits, wines, jams, oils, pasta and more. The vibe definitely exudes a kitchen like quality. Learning more about this place, the intent is to mimic the kitchen congregation theme at parties, which is, no matter how great a party is people still tend to gravitate towards the kitchen. This eclectic space includes bar top chairs, couch seating and of course, the hallway. Walk through the archway, down a dark path and you'll discover intimate booths for more of a cozier setting. At the end of the hallway is their second room, a Black Box theater. Black Box literally means a theater of 100 seats or less. This place holds true to its meaning and offers some awesome entertainment. The night I visited, there was a spoken word segment and improvisation classes. What a true delight!
Overwhelmed by the never ending surprises Scullery offered, I decided to have a seat at the bar and order a few drinks. What's cool about Scullery is their extensive wine and beer list. They offer an array of reds, whites, bubbles, rose and brews for your enjoyment at a price range of $10-$15. On top of that, Scullery holds true to its name and offers an amazing spread from their gourmet pantry. Items like cheeses, olives, nuts, breads and cured meats are available for purchase. On this particular night, I decided to try a few of their specialty cocktails. Here's what I chose:
The Royal Crashpad ($10.00), a cocktail made with Carlson's, Strega liqueur, Imbue Bittersweet vermouth, ginger ale and lemon juice. What's great about the first note in this drink is the ginger. Then, the Strega and Imbue combined makes for a very earthy herbal taste. The final note I got from that was more a licorice flavor.
Sixth & Ogden ($11.00) contains Imbue Petal & Thorn vermouth, Maurin Quina liqueur and Botanuals. Although I have no idea what Botanuals are, I can tell you this drink is not for the weak! Lots of different notes and flavors will leave your taste buds super curious. I could taste a citrus flavor, elevated by an orange peel rub to the rim of the glass and a slight cinnamon taste which ended with a strong bitter finish.
Downtown Afternoon ($11.00) was probably my favorite of the three I had that evening. It's made with Krogstad Aquavit, pineapple juice, lime juice and simple syrup. The prominent flavor is definitely the pineapple juice. What balances this drink out is the licorice and caraway taste which helps to break the sweetness of the pineapple.
The word digestif was used a lot by the staff when describing these cocktails. Digestifs are drinks meant to be enjoyed after meals and the herbal notes you get from these drinks solidify the intent. Speaking of the staff, I'd like to give a warm shout out to Calvin our bartender and Jennifer our cocktail server. They were two very accommodating individuals, easy to get along with and full of charisma. At the end of my evening, I noticed a discrepancy on my bill. What impressed me the most was the way they handled my mention. Instead of trying to justify why the bill was incorrect, they simply took it back and corrected the issue. That's a HUGE win in my book.
At the end of the day, hats off to Michael Cornthwaite and the crew at Future Restaurant Group. Scullery has shown some amazing potential and has definitely brought a unique footprint to the downtown scene. I don't know about you but whenever I have a party or a get together, somehow the kitchen really becomes the center of entertainment. The next time you're downtown, gravitate your party to this eclectic kitchen called Scullery. Order a drink at the bar, grab a bite from their gourmet pantry and enjoy some local entertainment in the Black Box theater. You'll be glad you di
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