Parking in this Evans Churchill neighborhood can be difficult during peak times, and since the two buildings butt up to an alley, there is no surface lot for customers.
#BLISS REBAR PLUS#
Yet Bliss will comfortably seat 110 for dinner in the main restaurant and patio spaces, while reBar has a surprising amount of seating indoors, plus the iconic patio bar that overlooks the city skyline.Ī hit at Fate and Nine|05, the outdoor bar tradition will continue at reBar. Proper usage of space has always been a reconfigured challenge at these buildings (we are, after all, dealing with turn-of-the-century bungalows, not warehouses).
They spent two months touching up and finishing the reBar building as well as making some changes to the layout of the patio area. Howard says the Bliss building and kitchen were basically ready to go upon move-in. “If it’s a busy night on a Wednesday after the restaurant closes, we’ll keep the bar open until 2 a.m.,” Howard confirms. Both are open seven days a week until midnight or later, including last-call pours on Fridays and Saturdays. Bliss and reBar even defy the Downtown norm of silent Sundays and/or Mondays. ReBar’s hours are situated around Bliss’ serving schedule, so they’ll be open for lunch and weekend brunch. ReBar (foreground) combines casual and chic in its indoor-outdoor space. “Fez has those together, and it works really well there, but in this instance, we wanted to have a bar that could stand on its own.”
“We wanted a space that had a great restaurant and a great bar,” Howard admits.
The specialty drinks have the same pizazz as those at Fez or Ticoz, while the “naked drinks,” potent, tasty, guilt-free concoctions, give drinkers more healthful choices. They have crafted a menu of affordable wines by the glass and bottle and select beers that fit the space. The luxury of creating a standalone bar that meshes perfectly with the restaurant excited Howard, Kelly and Kelly. We call it ‘home on a plate.'” More than just a Downtown watering hole “He took our ideas and started crafting a menu that really fit this space and this neighborhood - it needs to be affordable and friendly. “He is incredibly talented with food,” Howard beams. Executive Chef John Cook, who is playing double duty at Bliss and at Fez, another of Howard’s restaurants, liked the challenge of recreating American staples with a Bliss twist.
#BLISS REBAR MAC#
Comfort classics like nachos (adorned with heaps of juicy braised beef) and mac ‘n’ cheese (packed with chicken and bacon) are given a unique spin. The cuisine fits the above description well.
#BLISS REBAR UPDATE#
The establishment’s last day is May 22 with more details about upcoming event to be announced. We will still give everything to change this outcome, but great responsibility remains on us to tell you and our staff as we believe in good business practices, ”according to a statement released Monday. “We diligently tried to negotiate a new lease, but the new executor of the estate has different plans that unfortunately do not include us. The popular bar, restaurant announced its closure via its social media channels Monday. PHOENIX, AZ – After serving the downtown community for over a decade, downtown Phoenix patio bar Bliss ReBAR is closing.
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