The Franklin Bar Tale Of The Tape
Photo via Phoodie.info
The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. opens to the public tonight in the former Bar Noir space on 18th Street.Â
The Story
- Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. was known for being the center for the largest alcohol ring in the country during prohibition.
- Max “Boo Boo” Hoff ran the ring.
- Hoff pushed 10,000 gallons of liquor a day.
The Space
- 112 S 18th Street
- 50seats
- One bar in the back
- Proprietors LLC consulted on the interior
- Dark wood lined ceiling
- Deep red banquettes
- An interesting array of lighting fixtures
- Mural of “Boo Boo” is to be installed where the former front bar was located.
The Drinks
- Six page cocktail list presented in book form
- Categories include:
- Revivers & Tonics
- Island Coolers
- Water of Life
- American History
- Summer Sippin
- Martini Through Time
- The Flowing Bowl
- Beer
- Three kinds of gourmet ice
- Kold-Draft
- Nugget
- Culinary Grade
- No vodka
- No Food
For more on the Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. check out the following links.
The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. Is Not Kidding Around [Phoodie.info]
Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. [Thrillist]
No password necessary: The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. opens Thursday [Meal Ticket]
The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. Serves Up Specialty [Philly Chit Chat]
The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co. [Official Site]