Standby

Tropical with a splash of champagne. Memoirs of Casanova ⁠is inspired by the flavor profile of a P**n Star Martini, and made with D’ussé VSOP, Passionfruit, Vanilla, Pandan, Lime, & served with a Champagne Sidecar.⁠ ⁠Anytime there’s an option to double-fist, we take it 😉⁠
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Melt-in-your-mouth pistachio mortadella & provolone on a soft AF potato bun. Our STEAMED MORTADELLA SLIDERS are the cheesy, meaty nosh that will round out any spread.⁠
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A nutty, tropical cocktail beaming with breadiness : SUN IN DISGUISE☀️⁠
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Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Rum, Averna, Nocino, Hawaiian Roll Cordial, Sweet Spice, Pineapple, Coconut Cream, Lemon.⁠
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Chartreuse is a sharp & herbal liqueur, and when met with the sweet bitterness of dark chocolate it brings forth the most decadent pairing to cap your night off. Trust us, these 2 beauties are truly a Yin & Yang duo💚⁠
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Fun fact : In the Alps, a popular drink is Green Chaud, a homemade hot chocolate mixed with Green Chartreuse for a unique twist.⁠ ⁠
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That pre-service energy ✨️⁠
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Sometimes you just want to reach for an old Standby classic - this ones for our OG’s. IYKYK. ⁠
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TICK OF THE CLOCK : Blanco Tequila, Ginger, Lime, Ango Bitters⁠
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SAUCED.⁠ Our One Pound Grilled Wings are lightly battered & charred just right. Served with Alabama BBQ Sauce & Frank’s Red Hot.⁠ Also, pro tip : DOUBLE DIP!⁠
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Hear us out... LATE NIGHT PIZZA, but it’s not a cheesy pie... it’s an NA cocktail. Earthy & bitter designed to leave you feeling relaxed & refreshed.⁠
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Seedlip Grove 42, Bitter Aperitivo, Ashwagandha & Valerian Root Elixir, Pepperoni ⁠
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A build your own bite type of dish. Break bread and smother it with OLIVES, PEPPERS, ANCHOVIES & fluffy Whipped Butter.⁠
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YUBARI KING, if summer was a cocktail 💚 Made with orange blossom water, rice water, toasted walnuts and Junmai Saki, our Junmai Walnut Orgeat balances the soft floral profile of Suntory Toki Whiskey.⁠
⁠25oz Super Lime⁠25oz Coconut Cream⁠75oz Junmai Walnut Orgeat⁠5oz Midori⁠
1.5oz Suntory Toki⁠
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HEY D.C. - we’re bringing our Baker’s Dozen Pop-Up to you (well, half of it)! Join us Monday, August 12th at 🍰🥐🍸
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Anchored by a buttery graham crust and topped with a fluffy cloud of Italian meringue, our perfectly tart LEMON SQUARE is generous enough to share, but you won’t want to. ⁠
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Originally created by our very own Joe Rob, and a classic on our menu, our LA JOYA is a hard-hitting, herbal cocktail that sings of grapefruit and robust flavors of sherry.⁠ ⁠
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Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, Green Chartreuse, PX Sherry, Hopped Grapefruit Bitters ⁠
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Our zesty, creamy SPAGHETTI AL LIMONE is a bright and simple classic that we can’t get enough of.⁠
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Some photos from an epic weekend spent feasting at Standby! Detroit showed up and brought so much love, community and connection. We ❤️ you.⁠
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EARTHY, TART, SPICY — SOUR DIESEL.⁠

CERTIFIED BANGERS ONLY.⁠
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A quick note because so many of you have been asking. Matty and his team will be at the helm of our kitchen moving forward.⁠ THIS IS NOT A POP-UP😘 & a heads up we’re closed this evening for a private event.⁠
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WE FEAST THIS WEEKEND, DETROIT!⁠
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BIG NEWS! The legendary is partnering with us at Standby! NEW MENU DROPS JULY 19th! LET’S F*KING GO!

Hey Friends — we’re open July 3rd from 5p-1a & we’ll be closed July 4th✨

P.S. We’re now taking reservations on Resy. Cheers!

TOMMY’S MARGARITA 💚⁠
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Tequila Blanco, Agave, Lime ⁠
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Monday, July 8 @ Standby✨️ Join us for a signature cocktail menu with vintage & barrel pick pours⁠ featuring JRDS Beverage Director & Bartender — !⁠
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“Bringing Jack Rose to Standby is such a huge opportunity. Being able to bring such a recognized force in the whisk(e)y world, to one of the best cocktail bars in America right now is so dope. With the pop up, I’ll be bringing a condensed menu that showcases the approach the Jack Rose program takes with cocktails, as well as some of our single barrel expressions to discuss what our whiskey side is all about.“⁠ — Joe Oddo⁠
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The lantern is lit, and we’re shaking & stirring ‘til 2am, Detroit! 🕯️⁠
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Flavors of umami & citrus set this cocktail apart : ICHIGO ICHIE ✨️⁠
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St. George Terrior Gin, Fino Sherry, Chareau, Wasabi, Nori, Togarashi, Lime⁠
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CALM YOUR LARGE MENU ANXIETIES... Our knowledgable bartenders are here to help. Fill them in on your preferences and they’ll narrow down some recommendations that they know you’ll enjoy ✨️ ⁠
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All good things must come to a… Change?

The Standby burger as you know it, will be no more after tonight. Grab a friend and have one more before it’s too late.

Don’t worry tho, we think you’re really gonna dig what’s coming.

We’re currently building up our team in anticipation of our full menu relaunch. Follow the link in our bio to apply.

A unique culinary journey in a glass : Mariner’s Cap⁠.⁠
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Herbaceous, savory, dry, and made with Olive Oil Washed Brandy, Mastiha, Cocchi Americano, Lemon Verbena, Oregano, Caper Brine, & Lemon Bitters. ⁠
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Our Fried Deviled Eggs are kinda legendary around here... and rumor has it that it’s your last chance to indulge before they’re gone 4ever...⁠
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Dill, Pickle, Smoked Paprika⁠
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Nitro Espresso Martini 🤎⁠
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Tasting Notes : Toasted, Floral, Rich⁠
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Ingredients : Espresso, Lavender Honey, Koloa Coffee Rum, Housemade Coconut washed Lunazul Reposado.⁠
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Served in a Liquid Nitrogen chilled glass with a partial Lavender Sugar rim.⁠
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Our new menu book is here... With a chapter for everyone in mind, featuring 51 original cocktails 📖⁠
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