Introducing Teddy Roe's
/Teddy Roe’s Bar is a small, intimate bar that will open on Monday, July 25 at 5:00pm. It is inspired by the Speakeasies that flourished during Prohibition 100 years ago (1920-1933). The private, illegal clubs were started as venues to gather and enjoy an illegal cocktail. The name came from the admonition to “speak easy” when patrolling policemen passed. The bars had secret entrances, passwords - and depending on their source for spirits - drinkable cocktails. The main sources of good spirits during Prohibition were smuggled from outside U.S. borders (particularly Canadian Whiskey and Cuban Rum). If smuggled booze wasn’t available, then clubs turned to home distillers who made moonshine or “bathtub” gin.
The concept of small cocktail bars patterned after Speakeasies began a resurgence in the early 2000s and can be found in major cities around the world. We visited one of the more famous clubs last September in Rome, Jerry Thomas, for inspiration for Teddy Roe’s. Amanda Cronin, the General Manager/Partner at M’tucci’s Bar Roma, was the leading force behind creating Terry Roe’s in a corner of our building.
Once construction was underway, two of the Duke City’s best-known, award-winning bartenders came on board to plan the finishing touches and to create a cocktail menu that would honor the classics and also offer new and creative drinks. Jessica O’Brien (most recently at Sister Bar) and Arcy Law (from M’tucci’s Italian) designed the menu and picked a few talented bartenders and servers to complete their staff. You’ll love some of their new creations: Witches and the Bees , The Great Migration, Genuine Risk and Jones’n for Mexico.
“Who the heck is Teddy Roe?” you might ask. Teddy Roe was born in Louisiana in 1898 and was a bootlegger in Arkansas while a young man during Prohibition. He moved to Chicago and started working for a tailor, Edward Jones, who had a side business of running numbers - the early illegal lottery. He and the Jones brothers were making huge sums of money on Chicago’s South Side in the 40s. He was so successful that the Italian mob (run at the time by Sam Giancana), tried to move in on his territory and take over his action. He avoided several assassination attempts (he whacked the first guy who came to kill him), but they finally got him in 1952. He was known for his generosity among the black community on the South Side, and his funeral was one of the largest ever seen in Chicago at the time. You can read more about him on the Teddy Roe’s website.
Teddy Roe’s is a reservation-only establishment with a small bar, lounge area and a private room that may be reserved. Annual private and corporate memberships are available. Members receive several perks, including preferential reservations. Non-members can make a reservation through the Teddy Roe’s website up to 48 hours in advance. Reservations will be available in two-hour blocks. Dancing on tables or on the piano is not allowed. However, dancing on the bar will be at the discretion of the bartender.
9th Anniversary Menu Available through Sunday
Sweet Bites & Brews - July 27 & 28 @ Steel Bender Brewyard
A Benefit for Lavender in the Village
M’tucci’s Executive Pastry Chef, Brianna Dennis has created:
Fruit Entremet (sugar cookie, vanilla mousse, mixed fruit filling)
with
Esmerelda Italian Pilsner
Other pairings include:
Biscochito "Sandwich" with Raspberry Ganache
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OktoberFiesta (releasing Wed 27th)
Williray's White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake
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Raspberry DYNAMITE Kettle Sour
Eldora Chocolate's Lemon Lavender Chocolate and International Chocolate Award Winner 70% Zesty Mango Pinon
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Wild & Krieky Barrel (mixed-culture red ale aged with Los Rancho cherries)
$19 per person for the four pairings
These are the Sweet bite pairings from last year
Our Smoked Golden Beet Risotto is so popular, that we are in the challenge until the end of July!
Help Us Raise Money for The Grief Center
Route 66 Summerfest 2022 - July 23
There will be a stage at Wellesley & Central. Reservations for Saturday are strongly recommended. Restaurants will be busy and parking will be insane. Hope to see you!
Chef/Partner Cory Gray Cooking Demonstration at Albertsons Market at Wyoming & San Antonio - Featuring M’tucci’s Artisanal Italian Sausage
Free recipe cards and samples!
Saturday, July 23 from Noon - 4:00
Cory will inspire you with ways of cooking M’tucci’s Artisanal Sausage - only at Albertsons Markets
Weekend Specials
M’tucci’s Italian
Ravioli - Green Chile/Ricotta filled: Spiral Ham, Spring Onions, Capers, Gorgonzola Cream Sauce $25
24 oz Hand Cut Herb-Rubbed Porterhouse: Crispy Salt Water Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Grilled Lemon, Balsamic Reduction $41
Pan-Seared Grouper: Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Grilled Artichokes, Lemon Caper Sauce $33
Braise - Beef Short Ribs Braised in Blackberry Shrub, Garlic Mashed Potatos, Mushrooms, Carrots, Red Wine Shrub Reduction $31
Weekend Cocktail
Midnight Train - Town Branch Bourbon, Fresh Lime Juice, Muddled Blackberries, Simple Syrup, Tiki Bitters
M’tucci’s Moderno
14 oz. Hand Cut Ribeye - Traditional Italian Salsa Verde, Crispy Saltwater Potatoes, & Grilled Asparagus $39
Pan-Seared Swordfish - Roasted Artichoke, Braised Escarole, Mashed Potatoes, Caper Lemon Butter Sauce, & Smoked Prosciutto Powder $28
Sackett Farms Pork Cheek Pappardelle - Braised Pork Cheeks, Braising Sauce, House Made Pappardelle, Shaved Prosciutto Garnish $21
Weekend Cocktail
Hurricane Mike’s Wooden Leg - Goslings Rum, Bacardi Rum, Fresh Lime, Pineapple and Orange Juice, Splash Cherry Grenadine
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five
8 oz. Black Angus Picanha (Sirloin Cap) - Grilled Broccolini, Whipped Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Smoked Blackberry bone Marrow Butter $33
Pan-Seared Ruby Trout - Garlic Whipped Potatoes, Sautéed Arugula, Stem on Artichoke Hearts, Lemon Butter Caper Sauce $26
Duck Confit with Carnaroli Risotto - Duck Leg & Thigh, Agave Braised Root Vegetables, Roasted Apples & Plum Sauce $27
Weekend Cocktail
This Lil Piggy: Piggy Back Whistle Pig 6-Year Old Rye Whiskey, Liquid Alchemy Peach, Liquid Alchemy Ginger, Cardamaro, Fresh Lemon Juice
M’tucci’s Bar Roma
Five Cheese Ravioli - Seared Beef Tips, Scallions, Calabrian Chiles, Garlic, White Wine Pecorino Cream Sauce $25
Pan-Seared Branzino - Garlic Whipped Mashed Potatoes, Braised Arugula, Pas-Seared Artichoke Hearts, Lemon Caper Butter Sauce $29
Weekend Cocktail
Pineapple Express - Bumbu Rum, Midori Liqueur, Fresh Pineapple & Lime Juice, Simple Syrup
Live Music for July, August & September
M’tucci’s Bar Roma - Wed 6:30-8:30. Sunday noon-2pm
7/24 Melissa Rios
7/27 Amy Faithe
7/31 Nathan Fox
8/3 Chessa Peak
8/7 RJ Perez
8/10 Lani Nash
8/14 Amy Faithe
8/17 Austin Van
8/21 Rob Martinez
8/24 Shane Wallin
8/28 Austin Van
8/31 RJ Perez
9/4 Rob Martinez
9/7 Shane Wallin
9/11 Shane Wallin
9/14 Sloan Armitage
9/18 Amy Faithe
9/21 Chessa Peak
9/25 John Martinez
M’tucci’s Twenty-Five - Thursday 6:30-8:30 * Friday 7:30-9:30
7/22 Matt Jones
7/28 Chessa Peak
7/29 Jason Seel
8/4 John Martinez
8/5 Cali Shaw
8/11 Matt Jones
8/12 Sloan Armitage
8/18 RJ Perez
8/19 Jason Seel
8/25 Lani Nash
8/26 Chessa Peak
9/1 Austin Van
9/2 Jacob Chavez
9/8 Paul Hunton
9/9 Alex Maryol
9/15 Melissa Rios
9/16 RJ Perez
9/22 Amy Faithe
9/23 Lani Nash
9/29 Chessa Peak
9/30 Jacob Chavez
M’tucci’s Moderno - Thursday 6:30-830 *Friday 7:30-9:30
7/22 Chessa Peak
7/28 Austin Van
7/29 Matt Jones
8/4 Sloan Armitage
8/5 Jacob Chavez
8/11 RJ Perez
8/12 Jason Seel
8/18 Alex Maryol
8/19 Lani Nash
8/25 Matt Jones
8/26 RJ Perez
9/1 Lani Nash
9/2 Chessa Peak
9/8 John Martinez
9/9 Russel Ash
9/15 Shane Wallin
9/16 Cali Shaw
9/22 Melissa Rios
9/23 Alex Maryol
9/29 Austin Van
9/30 Paul Hunton
Thanks for reading. See you next Friday. Ciao!
