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With a vast beer selection and generous portions, Public House, located on Restaurant Row in The Venetian, has all of the makings of a traditional tavern. What makes this contemporary adaptation stand out is the exceptional fare by corporate executive chef, Anthony Meidenbauer, hard-to-find cask beer selections, a certified beer cicerone and, a comfortable, hip atmosphere reminiscent of a Prohibition-era speakeasy that celebrates the classic tavern through the lens of modern design. The latest creation by Block16 Hospitality, the 8,000-square-foot contemporary tavern boasts a crafted a menu of rustic American classics with a new-age spin. The cuisine, fun spins on refined food, as described by Meidenbauer, includes selections inspired by beer such as the short rib, braised with Black Butte Porter, Bouchot mussels, made with Hogarten beer, shallots, bacon and crme fraiche, and Welsh rarebit, made with Tenaya Creep IPA. Other specialties include poutine, French fries served with duck confit, cheese curd and gravy, and scallops served with oxtail stew, potato cakes and mushroom jus. The menu features small and large plates, salads and sandwiches, steak frites, shellfish and bar snacks, as well as selections from the Butcher Block and Cheese Shop. Public House is home to a certified beer cicerone, who along with the skilled bar staff, assists guests with selecting a beer from more than 200 beer selections, including 24 beers on tap and three seasonal cask beer selections from specialty artisanal cask brewers. A climate controlled wine cube stores more than just a distinctive wine selection that pairs well with the taverns cuisine; it also provides a storage environment for 40 plus aged whiskeys, scotches, bourbons and beers. The cocktail list includes a concentration of classic cocktails, with an emphasis on quality and hand-made mixers and garnishes prepared in house. The ice used for every drink is made from reverse osmosis and carbon filtered water and formed in a perfect square, as not to compete with the delicate flavors of the drinks. The design of Public House, on the whole, reveals different environments through various nooks in the dining room. The lounge, which accommodates up to 60 guests, offers a cool bar scene accentuated by a 40-foot-long bar anchored by a DJ booth.
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