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| - Bob Peters. He's the best at what he does in this city. He takes the art of craft cocktails to another level.
Who is Bob? Well, you may remember him from Pisces Sushi Bar & Lounge. Wanna go way back? Two words: Alley Cat. He's now taken the reigns as the head mixologist of The Punch Room.
The Punch Room is the old Urban Sip in the Ritz. You'll find it on the 15th floor. There are only 37 seats here, so be prepared for a wait. No worries, once you put your name in you can drink in the downstairs lobby. Or, eat macaroons at Bar Cocoa.
The decor is very roaring 20s. I think Kieran M nailed it by saying, "think Great Gatsby." It's absolutely gorgeous. There are three seating areas here. I have to do the bar. I love sitting and talking to Bob. You are greeted with a glass of whatever the punch of the day is.
Drinks: Punches, craft cocktails, local brews and wines. I always put all of my drinking decisions into Bob's hands. During my girls' night out with Sarah and Lauren, we tried several different creations. My favorite was one he called a Tito's Vodka Boiler Mule. It's made with is a special made 4.4% ginger beer from Lenny Boy Brewing Company, appropriately named Ginger Ritz. We also did a Buffalo Trace cocktail made with sassafras bitters and garnished with a local grown pansy. Another was made with a bourbon he smoked there in front of us. Yes, he smokes drinks. You can't go wrong with anything.
Eats: the house-made NY Strip beef jerky is a must get. The duck sliders are amazing. We also tried the Quail Scotch eggs (delicious, but note you only get three), charcuterie, and the yellowfin tuna carpaccio. It was all really good. I want to try the oysters the next time I go. They have a collard green kimchee puree and sweet potato pearls.
Huge congrats to Bob and this new adventure. I can't wait to see everything you have in store for Charlotte. Cheers!
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