This was my first visit to Duke's and it most certainly will not be my last.
Our group met on the 2nd level for a party organized by Itanni Betancourt through Meetup. The theme was a Pyjamas and everyone came in in their nightly lovelies.
The staff were very quick to organize us with drinks while we waited for our nibbles to arrive. Nice variety of beer as well as a very long list of ciders which were on promotion for the evening.
The atmosphere upstairs was casual and very comfortable. Comfortable bar table seating as well as a roomy picnic table.
Itanni had made arrangements for platters of food prior to our arrival. We enjoyed a variety of platters from veggies/dip to tacos to a delicious dessert.
One of my faves had to be the wings which were tender, spicy and delicious. We munched on two different tacos, chicken and shrimp. Both of them very tasty. There was a variety of nachos which were nicely finished with cheesy goodness. There was also a couple of different toasted sandwiches which really hit the spot. A goat cheese sandwich with the lovely flavour of watercress and toasted club sandwiches which were generously laden with tons o' bacon. Both sandwiches were delicious and beautifuly presented on long cutting boards.
My second fave dish of the evening were the chicken tenders. They arrived nice and hot with a crispy coating and oh so tender inside. The plum sauce complimented them beautifully.
Last but not least was our dessert. Although everyone was quite stuffed at this point of the evening we could not resist the mountain of baby donuts smothered in caramel sauce and chopped bacon. Several of those babies were enjoyed by one and all!
By far one of the most enjoyable evenings our group has had and that is due to our organizer Itanni as well as the exceptional service and food of Duke's.