Over the weekend, some coworkers and I went to dinner at Big Grove Brewery in Cedar Rapids. On my way home, I noticed that there were a ton of people inside of a business that I thought hadn't opened yet. I was wrong! According to their Facebook pageBarTini's at 151 1st Ave SW held their grand opening this past Saturday, February 1st.

BarTini's website says they are "a full service bar featuring martinis, fine wines, cocktails, and an ample selection of whiskeys and bourbons." The new business has yet to post their cocktail menu online, but they promise more than 100 different martini options!

BarTini's, Facebook
BarTini's, Facebook
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Beverages are not the only thing that BarTini's has to offer. If you're hungry, they also have "mezze," which are Eastern Mediterranean small plates. Options include Crabby Patties, Peppadew Poppers, Sunburst Citrus Garlic Shrimp, Corn Fritters & Prosciutto Wrapped Apples, and more. Here are the other sections of the menu:

  • Mediterranean Flat Breads
  • Bruschetta Boards
  • Grazing Boards
  • On a Steek (skewers/kabobs)

You can check out the full menu below:

BarTini's, Facebook
BarTini's, Facebook
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BarTini's, Facebook
BarTini's, Facebook
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If you want to check out BarTini's, they are open Monday through Saturday beginning at 4 p.m. For the latest updates, you can follow the official Facebook page HERE.

Another martini bar is set to open this month in Downtown Cedar Rapids. Craft’d After Dark will host a grand opening on Thursday, February 13th. It will share a space with the coffee shop Craft'd at 333 1st St SE. Once it opens, the hours will be Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays & Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. You can read more about Craft'd After Dark HERE.

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