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| - You've got to give the place credit. It has personality. It has charm. It has a unique feature -- a nonworking elevator with a plexy glass floor and ceiling so that when an unsuspecting visitor is pushed in, they experience a moment of terror of plummeting to their death.
And, the kicker: Hanny's is said to be haunted (this according to the waitstaff). I'm curious if/when you visit, you check out the bathrooms on the top floor. The set up is kind of creepy and reminded me of a scene out of "The Shining"...
Hanny's has a history. It use to be one of the original department stores in Phoenix. After it closed, the fire department used it for training drills. You can still see the scorched walls in the elevator shaft.
With all this charm, I might consider overlooking the overpriced drinks. I ordered a martini, which came out in a tiny glass (maybe 4-5 oz ). The charge was $7.50, I jokingly asked our server if Hanny's put the "teenie" in "Martini"? I thought it was funny, but the waiter didn't.
Moreover, I was left disappointed with the menu selection. It seemed dull and limited. But, as the waiter explained, Hanny's was developed as a wine bar and the limited menu was intentional. I just think with the great location and status, this place has so much more potential!
For an appetizer we ordered the Bruchetta -- which is mostly olives (as oppose to traditional tomato bruchetta). For dinner, I ordered the veggie pizza - which seemed flavorless. They had two actual dinner specials which change daily/weekly and my husband seemed content and satisfied with his "special."
I think Hanny's is a nice experience, but a little underwhelming if you are actually hungry.
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