M.E. Lee’s House of Exotic Imports replicates 1924 New York City, Chinatown and is Century Grand’s most exquisite and detailed concept dining experience. Century Grand is a notable and award-winning cocktail bar, escaping the mundane with immersive experiences featuring Platform 18 and Grey Hen Rx. Beautifully adorned with dim Chinese lanterns, glowing street lights, soft muted neon lighting and atmospheric train silhouettes, it exudes the feel of intimate train passengers between metropolitan destinations.
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M.E. Lee’s House of Exoctic Imports Mixology magic
Alongside the decadent ambiance, this cocktail bar features the most complex and layered cocktails truly crafted for those seeking a bold taste. Edgy and innovative, M.E. Lee’s provides Chinese classics paired with exquisite service. Attentive to personal palettes, M.E. Lee’s is a unique fantasy brought to life.
Cocktails wonderfully blend from rich and robust to bright and tangy. From the sweet floral green tea notes of Tongue in Cheek to the savory Wonton Soup matched with a sesame oil sea salt truffle, cocktails are thoughtfully curated and a breath of fresh air. Chop Suey and The Morning Line provide herbal, basil, full-bodied delights that can be deliciously paired with light bite spicy peanuts, pickled cucumbers and parmesan cheese.
● Chop Suey – Mandarin-Infused Bombay Sapphire Gin, Cachaca, Thai Basil, Fernet, Mango, Red Bell Pepper, Carrot, Lemon + Lime – $16
● Wonton Soup – Botanist Gin, Jefferson’s Small Batch Bourbon, Yellow Chartreuse, Angry Duckling Wonton Broth, Lemon, Mandarin, Toasted Sesame, Charred Scallion – $18
● Slutty Tiki – Coruba, Dark Rum, Worthy Park Overproof Rum, Vermouth, Select Aperitivo, Passion Fruit, Buttered Honey, Lychee, Pineapple, Soy Sauce, Lime – $17 ● Tongue in Cheek – Grey Goose Vodka, Briottet Bergamot Liqueur, Osmanthus, Calmansi, Strawberry, Slow-Steeped Green Tea – $17
● The Morning Line – Grapefruit-infused Milagro Tequila, 400 Conejos Tobala Mezcal, Passion Fruit, White Guava, Lemon, Strawberry, Tomatillo –$15
An experience not to be missed
Impeccable vintage details sprinkled throughout the restaurant make a night out at Century Grand a one-of-a-kind outing. The cocktail bar features a newspaper menu upon arrival; the Canal St. Gazette. Here guests can find burlesque advertisements and the Manhattan Telephone Directory. Adding to the unique charm, the bar features a phone booth and rotary dial to hear secret cheeky prompts that operate on vintage Buffalo nickels.
Step into the cozy world of M.E. Lee’s House of Exotic Imports and time travel to the 1920s, located inside Century Grand across from Platform 18. Visit centurygrandphx.com for reservations. See more of the exciting world of M.E. Lee’s @thebestofthesouthwest.