Dining
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
Crispy shrimp tacos ($16) include three tacos with fried or grilled shrimp, salsa verde and chipotle aioli.
The crispy deviled eggs ($12) include deep fried eggs made with bacon jam and caviar.
An Ale & Ivy favorite includes the Boss Burger ($15) made with two smash patties, American cheese, special sauce, pickles and caramelized onions served with a side of fries.
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Ale & Ivy provides sports bar, entertainment center
Ale & Ivy owners opened the restaurant in June 2023 to provide the area with a modern entertain- ment option with games, karaoke and American cuisine. Formally known as Rookies, Ale & Ivy was introduced by original Rookies owners Lloyd Ace and David Fairchild as well as Kalani Baker and Nelson Fuertes. “Rookies just needed a facelift,” Baker said. “It was pretty run down, so we wanted to revitalize it a little and bring that, like, midtown feel out here.” What’s special about it? The rebranding and expansion came about after a Sundale Donuts location closed next door. With the additional space, Ale & Ivy oers a sports bar; dining; two private karaoke rooms; a back patio; and games, such as pool tables and basketball arcade games. Additionally, Ale & Ivy provides bottle service, a DJ on the weekends and party packages for events. With 37 TVs, the sports bar regularly airs boxing matches, soccer games, and baseball and basket- ball games. On the menu Ale & Ivy oers traditional American cuisine with recipes created by Chef Jason Brandom. Menu items include shareables, such as street corn, crab egg rolls, wings and crispy deviled eggs made with caviar.
Entree options include a mix of cuisine options, including meatloaf, a teriyaki chicken bowl, chicken tinga tacos and pizza. The eatery also oers brunch on Sundays with a menu consisting of fried chicken and wae sliders, chilaquiles quesadillas, breakfast pizza, French toast, and mimosas among other items. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere At Ale & Ivy, customers can enjoy an active ambience with games and music along with a full bar specializing in signature cocktails. Baker said cocktail favorites include a lavender mai tai made with rum, orange juice, pineapple juice and lavender syrup as well as a tequila mockingbird made with Casamigos Blanco, watermelon syrup, limoncello, sweet and sour, and lime juice. Other drink options include a variety of beers and wines as well as drafts, 100-ounce towers and bottle service with tequila, vodka and bourbon options. Baker said Ale & Ivy is looking forward to holding community events and partnering with local organizations, such as their most recent partnership with Abandoned Animal Rescue with a pet adoption event held on June 23. Additionally, Ale & Ivy planned to celebrate its rst anniversary July 20 with a Hawaiian-themed, all-day event featuring rae prizes, giveaways and a DJ, Fuertes said.
The lavender mai tai is made with rum, orange juice, pineapple juice and lavender syrup.
With its recent rebranding, Ale & Ivy upgraded its back patio for events.
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