Rustica Menu – Kalamazoo, MI

Type : Modern European restaurant

Location : Kalamazoo, MI

Located at 236 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Rustica uses local farmers and vendors whenever possible. With an emphasis on fresh, sustainable, and local products, Rustica blends influences from France, Italy, Spain, and other European countries along with regional Michigan fare. The food at Rustica is simple, fresh, and delicious. Watch the chefs as they prepare your food in our open show kitchen.

Tables surround the animated kitchen at this trendy choice for rustic European fare & curated wines. Based on 501 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.7 stars. Price $$$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Rustica 49007

Address:
236 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Phone: (269) 492-0247

Website:

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Hours

Monday

(Labor Day)
 Closed
Tuesday 5–8 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday 5–8 PM
Friday 5–9 PM
Saturday 5–9 PM
Sunday 5–8 PM

Menu

Dinner Menu
Sweet Corn Chowder
scallion, parmigiano, aji panca crema		 $10.00
Rustica Salad
bibb lettuce, olive tapenade, herb vinaigrette, chèvre crostini		 $9.00
Grilled Romaine Salad
amish cheddar, garlic crouton, white anchovy, caesar dressing		 $9.00
Wedge Salad
baby iceberg, nueske’s bacon, tomato, blue cheese, buttermilk vinaigrette		 $12.00
Greek Salad
tomato, cucumber, red onion, marinated feta, cuquillo olive, house focaccia		 $12.00
Grapefruit Salad
clementine, ricotta, mint, candied pecan, melon vinaigrette		 $15.00
Charcuterie Board
assorted artisan cured meats served with grilled bread and condiments		 $18.00
Artisan Cheese Board
house jam, local honey, spiced nuts, grilled bread		 $18.00
Steamed Bar Harbor Mussels
leeks, dashi broth, savory aïoli, grilled baguette		 $16.00
Sautéed Bay Scallops
spinach risotto, brown butter, parsley		 $16.00
Roasted Wagyu Bone Marrow
olive tapenade, house jam, grilled sourdough		 $22.00
Local Heirloom Tomatoes
basil, pickled shallot, pesto, buffalo mozzarella, 12-yr balsamic		 $15.00
House-Made Ricotta Gnocchi
pole bean, sweet corn, basil pesto, tomato, pine nut, chèvre		 $32.00
Seafood Spaghetti
shrimp, mussel, scallop, sauce amatriciana, garlic crumbs		 $36.00
Mushroom Farrotto
locally cultivated mushrooms, braising greens, marsala, parmigiano		 $32.00
Orecchiette
spicy italian sausage, broccolini, fire roasted pepper, marcona almond, ricotta		 $32.00
Snake River Farms Wagyu “Gold” Flank Steak
duck fat potatoes, onion-bacon jam, broccolini, bordelaise		 $49.00
Braised New Zealand Lamb Shank
gigante bean ragout, summer vegetables, pesto, marcona almond		 $42.00
Roasted Icelandic Cod
acquerello rice, miso, cucumber, sweet corn, cilantro, sesame vinaigrette		 $36.00
Pan-Roasted Otto’s Chicken Breast
smashed potato, sautéed greens, garlic jus		 $32.00
Roasted Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast
green bean, local mushroom, potato presse, pearl onion, blueberry jus		 $44.00
Faroe Island Salmon
in parchment paper with olive, caper, leek, seasonal potato, lemon-herb butter		 $34.00
Bouillabaisse
shrimp, scallop, mussel, salmon, potato, saffron aïoli crostini		 $36.00
Coconut Cake *Gluten Free
valrhona blonde chocolate, caramel jam, berries		 $10.00
Callebaut Chocolate Brownie
walnut, chocolate ganache, ice cream		 $10.00
Trio Of Plainwell Ice Cream
ask your server for tonight’s selection		 $8.00
Limoncello Tiramisu
mascarpone, lady fingers, limoncello, white chocolate		 $10.00
White Chocolate Crème Brulée
torched sugar, chantilly, raspberry		 $10.00
Artisan Cheese Board
house jam, local honey, spiced nuts, and grilled bread		 $18.00
Dessert Wine
Villa di Vetrice, Vin Santo del Chianti Rufina—Italy (3 oz)		 $8.00
Dessert Menu
Coconut Cake *Gluten Free
valrhona blonde chocolate, caramel jam, berries		 $10.00
Callebaut Chocolate Brownie
walnut, chocolate ganache, ice cream		 $10.00
Trio Of Plainwell Ice Cream
ask your server for tonight’s selection		 $8.00
Limoncello Tiramisu
mascarpone, lady fingers, limoncello, white chocolate		 $10.00
White Chocolate Crème Brulée
torched sugar, chantilly, raspberry		 $10.00
Artisan Cheese Board
house jam, local honey, spiced nuts, and grilled bread		 $18.00
Beer List
Schlafly, Oatmeal Stout $5.00
Bell’s “Two Hearted” IPA $5.00
Bell’s “Oberon” Wheat Ale $5.00
Great Lakes “Dortmunder Gold” Lager $5.00
Bell’s “Two Hearted” IPA $5.00
Bell’s “Amber” Ale $5.00
Bell’s “Official” Hazy IPA $5.00
Bell’s “Quite Bright” Winter Wheat Ale $5.00
Bell’s “Hopsolution” Double IPA $6.00
Brewery Vivant “Farm Hand” Farmhouse Ale $6.00
Dark Horse “Crooked Tree” IPA $5.00
Dark Horse “Raspberry” Ale $5.00
Dragonmead “Final Absolution” Trippel Ale $7.00
Greenbush “Star Chicken Shotgun” IPA $5.00
J.k.’S Scrumpy “Farmhouse Organic” Cider $12.00
New Holland “The Poet” Oatmeal Stout $5.00
New Holland “Dragon’s Milk” Bourbon Barrel Stout $8.00
Oddside “Bean Flicker” Blonde Coffee Ale $5.00
Old Nation “Boss Tweed” Double IPA $9.00
Old Nation “M-43” IPA $8.00
Short’s “Huma Lupa Licious” IPA $5.00
Short’s “Soft Parade” Fruit Ale $5.00
Original Sin, Cider, New York $6.00
Incline “Blood Orange” Cider, Washington $6.00
Rogue “Dead Guy Ale” Maibock, Oregon $6.00
Dogfish Head “90 Minute” Imperial IPA, Delaware $7.00
Abita “Strawberry” Fruit Lager, Louisiana $5.00
Toppling Goliath “Pseudo Sue” Pale Ale, Iowa $7.00
Duvel, Strong Pale Ale $9.00
Orval, Trappist Ale $9.00
Chimay, Grande Réserve Ale $9.00
Lindemans “Framboise” Raspberry Lambic $9.00
Rochefort “8” Strong Dark Ale $9.00
Saison Dupont, Farmhouse Ale $8.00
Ayinger “Celebrator” Double Bock $8.00
Bitburger, Pils $6.00
Clausthaler “Lager” N/A $5.00
Hacker-Pschorr, Weissbier $6.00
Hofbräu, Dunkel $6.00
Hofbräu, Original Lager $6.00
König, Pilsener $6.00
Köstritzer, Black Lager $7.00
Paulaner “Salvatore” Doppel Bock $6.00
Weihenstephaner, Hefe Weissbier $6.00
Wine List – Red
(Monastrell) Luzón Verde, Jumilla—Spain, `20 $10.00
(Pinot Noir) Buxy “Bourgogne”, Côte Chalonnaise—France, `19 $15.00
(Pinot Noir) Le Charmel, Pays D’Oc—France, `19 $10.00
(Cabernet Sauvignon ) Château P.-Freylon, Bordeaux—France, `18 $12.00
(Malbec) Les Volets, Haute Valée De L’Aude—France, `20 $11.00
(Merlot) Juntos, Alicante—Spain, `21 $10.00
(Montepulciano) Torre Zambra “Riserva”, Abruzzo—Italy, `17
Tiffany’s WOTY		 $12.00
Pauillac De Pichon-Lalande, Pauillac—Bordeaux, `16 $79.00
Château Du Glana, Saint-Julien—Bordeaux, `18 $65.00
Château Marquis D’Alesme, Margaux—Bordeaux, `18 $132.00
Château Bonalgue, Pomerol—Bordeaux, `19 $112.00
Château De Haute-Serre, Malbec, Cahors, `17 $59.00
Mongeard-Mugneret, Savigny-Les-Beaune “Narbantons”, Burgundy, `18 $112.00
Vincent Girardin, Santenay “Les Gravières”, Burgundy, `18 $92.00
Vincent Morey, Chassagne-Montrachet “Vieilles Vignes”, Burgundy, `20 $99.00
Château De Chamirey, Mercurey, Burgundy, `19 $75.00
Domaine De La Conseillère, Juliénas , Beaujolais, `19 $62.00
Château Des Jacques, Moulin-À-Vent, Beaujolais, `19 $58.00
Domaine Durand, Cornas “Empreintes”, North Rhône, `18 $72.00
Guigal, Crozes-Hermitage, North Rhône, `18 $59.00
Château De La Font Du Loup, Châteauneuf-Du-Pape, South Rhône, `18 $94.00
Domaine Sainte-Anne, Côtes Du Rhône, South Rhône, `17 $52.00
Domaine De Terrebrune “Terroir Du Trias”, Bandol, `16 $78.00
Casa Ferreirinha “Callabriga”, Douro—Portugal, `19 $51.00
Clos I Terrasses Clos Erasmus “Laurel”, Priorat—Spain, `19 $99.00
Abadia Retuerta “Selección Especial”, Sardon De Duero—Spain, `16 $68.00
Dominio De Pingus “PSI”, Ribera Del Duero—Spain, `20 $65.00
Menut, Priorat—Spain, `19 $48.00
Borsao “Tres Picos” Garnacha, Campo De Borja—Spain, `19 $49.00
Raúl Pérez “La Vizcaína – El Rapolao”, Bierzo – Spain, `19 $66.00
G.D. Vajra “Able” Barolo, Piedmont—Italy, `18 $75.00
Cantina Del Pino, Barbaresco “Albesani”, Piedmont—Italy, `16 $92.00
Indigenous, Nebbiolo D’Alba, Piedmont—Italy, `18 $44.00
La Spinetta “Ca Di Pian” Barbera D’Asti, Piedmont—Italy, `18 $62.00
G.D. Vajra, Freisa “Kyè”, Langhe—Italy, `18 $65.00
Luigi Einaudi, Dolcetto, Dogliani—Italy, `19 $54.00
Sesti, Rosso Di Montalcino, Tuscany—Italy, `18 $69.00
Altesino, Brunello Di Montalcino, Tuscany—Italy, `17 $109.00
Monteti, Tuscany—Italy, `16 $71.00
Avignonesi, Vino Nobile De Montepulciano, Tuscany—Italy, `16 $54.00
Pala “S’arai”, Isola Dei Nuraghi—Italy, `19 $110.00
Pala “Riserva”, Cannonau Di Sardegna—Italy, `19 $57.00
Pala “Centosere”, Cannonau Di Sardegna—Italy, `19 $48.00
Moric, Blaufränkisch, Burgenland—Austria, `19 $59.00
Château, Musar “Hochar”, Bekaa—Lebanon, `19 $62.00
Makarounas, Maratheftiko “Mosfilies”, Letympou—Cyprus, `19 $54.00
Casa Concha “Heritage” Cabernet Sauvignon, Puente Alto—Chile, `20 $110.00
Cono Sur, Pinot Noir “20 Barrels L. E.”, Casablanca—Chile, `19 $58.00
Luca, Malbec “Old Vine”, Mendoza—Argentina, `18 $63.00
Trivento, Malbec “Golden Reserve” , Mendoza—Argentina, `19 $54.00
Heitz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa—California, `16 $95.00
Vina Robles, Cabernet Sauvignon “M.R.R.”, Paso-Robles—California, `17 $82.00
Alpha Omega “II” Cabernet Blend, Rutherford—California, `18 $72.00
Jax “Y3” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa—California, `18 $48.00
Turley “Fredericks” Zinfandel, California, `20 $75.00
Balletto, Pinot Noir, Russian River—California, `17 $48.00
K Vintners “Rock Garden” Syrah, Walla Walla—Washington, `14 $106.00
Four Graces, Pinot Noir, Willamette—Oregon, `19 $59.00
Marland, Cabernet Franc, LMS—Michigan, `19 $39.00
Marland, Red Blend “Magenta”, LMS—Michigan, `19 $39.00
Wine List – White
(Rosé) La Tour De Béraud, Costières De Nîmes—France, `21 $9.00
(Chardonnay) Le Grand Noir, Pays D’ Oc—France, `21 $10.00
(Riesling) Selbach “Spätlese”, Germany, `18 $10.00
(Pinot Grigio) Castello Sternati Friuli—Italy, `22 $9.00
(Chardonnay) Bouchard Mâcon-Villages, Burgundy—France, `20 $15.00
(Grüner Veltliner) Brunn, Austria, `21 $10.00
(Sauvignon Blanc) Château Bousquet, Graves—France, `17 $10.00
(Bubbles) Moutard “Rosé”, Champagne—France, NV $16.00
Gosset “Grand Rosé”, Champagne—France, NV $149.00
Roederer “Collection 242”, Champagne—France, NV $132.00
Mont Marçal “Reserva”, Cava—Spain, `18 $49.00
Canella Prosecco, Veneto—Italy, NV $48.00
Mawby “Blanc Brut”, Lelenau Peninsula—Michigan, NV $56.00
William Fevre Chablis “Champs Royaux”, Burgundy, `19 $62.00
Chartron, Saint-Aubin “Murgers Des Dents De Chien”, Burgundy, `17 $110.00
Pernot, Puligny-Montrachet, Burgundy, `16 $122.00
Sylvian Pataille, Bourgogne Aligoté, Burgundy, `19 $58.00
Château De La Greffière, Mâcon La Roche Vineuse, Burgundy, `18 $46.00
Chanson, Viré-Clessé, Burgundy, `15/`16 $51.00
Serge Dagueneau, Pouilly-Fumé “Les Pentes”, Loire, `20 $69.00
Domaine Daulny, Sancerre, Loire, `21 $59.00
Domaine Weinbach, Gewürztraminer “Cuvée Laurence”, Alsace, `20 $91.00
Château Graville-Lacoste, Graves—Bordeaux, `20 $48.00
Guigal, Côtes Du Rhône, South Rhône, `18 $48.00
Tibouren “Clos Cibonne” Rosé, Côtes De Provence, `19 $58.00
Domaine Bart Marsannay, Rosé, Burgundy, `19 $60.00
Domaine De Terrebrune “Calcaire De Trias” Rosé, Bandol, `20 $64.00
Ladeiras Do Xil “Branco De Sta. Cruz”, Valdeorras—Spain, `16 $62.00
Alpha, Assyrtiko “Ecosystem”, Aghia Kiriaki—Greece, `20 $64.00
Alpha, Malagouzia “Turtles”, Florina—Greece, `20 $45.00
G.D. Vajra, Moscato D’Asti, Piedmont—Italy, `22 $45.00
Bucci, Verdicchio, Classico Dei Castello Di Jesi, Piedmont—Italy, `18 $52.00
Luigi Baudana “Dragon”, Langhe—Italy, `21 $54.00
Gradis’ciutta “Bràtinis”, Collio—Italy, `14 $50.00
Klaus Lentsch “Amperg” Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige—Italy, `17 $43.00
Terlano, Sauvignon Blanc “Quartz”, Alto Adige—Italy, `20 $135.00
Terlano, Gewürztraminer, Alto Adige—Italy, `20 $58.00
Idda, Sicilia—Italy, `20 $94.00
Pala “Soprasole”, Vermentino Di Sardegna—Italy, `21 $45.00
Dr Loosen, Riesling “W. Sonnenuhr Spätlese”, Mosel—Germany, `20 $58.00
Moric “Hausmarc-Supernatural”, Burgenland—Austria, `20 $54.00
Pichler-Krutzler, Grüner Veltliner, Dürnstein—Austria, `18 $48.00
Paul Achs, Chardonnay, Burgenland—Austria, `15 $48.00
IXSIR “Altitudes Rosé”, Batroun—Lebanon, `18 $38.00
Allan Scott, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough—New Zealand, `21 $48.00
Pewsey Vale, Riesling “Dry”, Eden—Australia, `21 $42.00
A.A. Badenhorst, Chenin Blanc, Swartland—South Africa, `18 $92.00
Hanzell, Chardonnay, Sonoma—California, `15 $99.00
Ramey, Chardonnay “Fort Ross-Seaview”, Sonoma—California, `18 $91.00
Flowers, Chardonnay, Sonoma—California, `20 $90.00
Sonoma-Cutrer, Chardonnay “Les Pierres”, Sonoma—California, `19 $70.00
Ferrari-Carano, Chardonnay “Vint. Select”, Sonoma—California, `19 $52.00
Shafer, Chardonnay “Red Shoulder Ranch”, Sonomo—California, `18 $87.00
Canoe Ridge, Chardonnay, Horse Heaven Hills—Washington, `20 $42.00
Marland, Chardonnay “Non Affecté”, LMS—Michigan, `18 $39.00
Marland, Pinot Grigio, LMS—Michigan, `17 $39.00
Marland, Riesling “Late Harvest”, LMS—Michigan, `18 (Sweet) $39.00
Wyncroft, Bordeaux Blend “Shou”, LMS—Michigan, `17 $50.00
Wyncroft, Riesling “Wren Song”, LMS—Michigan, `17 (Sweet) $54.00
Wine List – Stash
Château Smith Haut Lafite, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux—France, `16 $295.00
Louis Latour, Corton-Charlemagne, Burgundy—France, `18 $352.00
Vincent Girardin, Meursault “Les Narvaux”, Burgundy—France, `20 $142.00
Domaine Sylvian Langoureau, Puligny-Montrachet “Les Chalumaux”, Burgundy—France, `16 $125.00
Domaine Sylvian Langoureau, Saint-Aubin “En Remilly”, Burgundy—France, `16 $110.00
Château Fuissé, Pouilly-Fuissé “Tête De Cuvée”, Mâcon—France, `20 $105.00
Domaine Vacheron, Sancerre “Les Romains”, Loire—France, `18 $132.00
Gaja “Alteni Di Brassica”, Langhe—Italy, `16 $185.00
Kistler, Chardonnay, Sonoma Mountain—California, `20 $114.00
Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac—Bordeaux, `19 $295.00
Château De Haute-Serre “Géron Dadine”, Cahors—France, `18 $108.00
Parent, Corton “Les Renardes”, Burgundy—France, `16 $245.00
Domaine Doreau, Pommard “Les Vignots”, Burgundy—France, `19 $105.00
Jean-Charles, Chassagne-Montrachet “Vieille Vigne”, Burgundy—France, `21 $112.00
Maison Leroy, Gamay, Burgundy—France, `19 $127.00
Más Que Vinos “La Plazuela”, Castilla—Spain, `14 $109.00
Telmo Rodríguez “Tabuerniga”, Rioja—Spain, `17 $170.00
Abel Mendoza “Grano A Grano”, Rioja—Spain, `17 $146.00
Hacienda Monasterio, Ribera Del Duero—Spain, `19 $110.00
Luigi Baudana, Barolo “Cerretta”, Piedmonte—Italy, `18 $134.00
Palladino, Barolo “Del Comune Di Serralunga D’Alba”, Piedmonte—Italy, `17 $130.00
Antinori “Tignanello”, Tuscany—Italy, `19 $223.00
Masi “Mazzano”, Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico—Italy, `12 $230.00
Occhipinti “Grotte Alte”, Cerasuolo Di Vittoria Classico—Italy, `16 $117.00
Château, Musar, Bekaa—Lebanon, `15 $115.00
Don Melchor, Cabernet Sauvignon, Puenta Alto—Chile, `19 $245.00
Brand, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa—California, `18 $395.00
Chappellet, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa—California, `19 $152.00
After Dinner
Indonesian “Sumatra Mandheling” French Press Coffee $6.00
Colombian “Mountain Water” French Press Coffee (Decaf) $6.00
Assorted Whole Leaf Tea $4.00
Assorted Whole Leaf Artisan Herbal Tea (Decaf) $4.00
Broadbent “5 Years Old Reserve” Madeira $12.00
Broadbent “10 Years Old Reserve” Madeira $15.00
Broadbent “Colheita 1999” Madeira $18.00
Taylor Fladgate “Fine Ruby” Port $10.00
Graham’s “Late Bottled Vintage 2015” Port $12.00
Fonseca “10 Year Old Tawny” Port $15.00
Claque-Pepin “Fine” Calvados $12.00
Moletto “Moscato” Or “Barbera” Grappa $12.00
Hotel Tango Lemoncello $8.00
Montenegro Amaro $11.00
Jefferson’s “Reserve” Bourbon $17.00
Glenmorangie “Extremely Rare 18 Year” Single Malt Scotch $28.00
Lagavulin “16 Year” Single Malt Scotch $23.00
Arberlour “16 Year” Single Malt Scotch $24.00
The Macallan “12 Year Sherry Oak Cask” Single Malt Scotch $18.00

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Reviews

Denise Goldsmith
They were able to fit us in and we didn’t have a reservation. The food was a little pricey but well worth it. I love the fresh cracked pepper mill on the table. The ambulance was very nice.

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Jenna Walther
This was an interesting experience. It was fine dining, yet casual at the same time. We really enjoyed their charcuterie board and champagne. The dessert was amazing, although I can’t remember what it was.

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Leena
Everything was very yummy. Started with soup & scallops, bone marrow, seafood spaghetti, and the salmon bake.

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Nyx 0408
First time ordering Wagu…. my BF loved it. I ordered orrechetti, very tasty. We ordered 2 ciders which were not overly powerful but flavorful. Our starter was the scallops which were phenomenal. For dessert brulee and a martini. Our server Anna Marie was great.

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Bradley
Rustica was a good experience. The wedge salad was good, as well as both dishes. We did the seafood pasta and the wagu flank steak.

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Kelly Meldrum
This is my favorite restaurant in Kalamazoo! We’ve been here many times and it never disappoints.

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Johnathan Thompson
Rustica was highly recommended by many colleagues of mine, and they all love it, so please take my review with a grain of salt. The service and atmosphere were fantastic. It’s a great, fancy restaurant, with a menu that suggests they know what they’re doing. I ordered Otto’s Chicken dish and, in my experience, it was okay. It wasn’t bad or anything it just wasn’t how it was hyped up to be.

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Mike L
Overpriced for what you get. Plates were not balanced when they were presented. Had the Iceland Cod which was salty and the side of risotto was bland. There was also a side of salad that had no dressing, I guess that was the vegetable?. My wife had the Gnocchi which was bland, a lot of things on the plate all types of veggies mixed in and did not know what you were eating, again not thought out nor balanced.

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Minds Eye
Way Over priced for the extremely bland food they serve. And the real kicker is that for its head spinning mediocrity they have the audacity to put a sign on their tables asking people not to spend more than 2 hours at the restaurant. I have been to the some of the most high end restaurants, $300/person tasting menu type places. Yet not one place did I see people asking it’s patrons to get the heck out in two hours wow!!!

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Brian Caserto
The food is always great. I had a pork tenderloin special a while ago that was spectacular. One of my favorite bottled beer selections in town- only place I’ve seen that has Saison Dupont. Wine selection is great. Cocktails are available on request at the table but you have to know what you want. There is a full bar in the back but no featured cocktail menus.

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