The Del Monte Speakeasy

"A remnant of Venice's past, Del Monte was an actual speakeasy during Prohibition, masked by a grocery store above. Now, both the interior and the menu have been revamped, but the low-slung ceilings and storied history (and some say haunted spirits) remain. Keeping with the vibe and history, drinks are traditional cocktails with a beachy Venice twist. A recent visit yielded the “Red Car Rickey,” made with gin, orgeat, falernum, crème de violette, and lime. There's also live entertainment on a nightly basis, proving that although times have changed, the party never died." - Krista Simmons, Hugh Garvey