Kung Fu Movie Night

Fun nights at the downtown martini bar

By Jennifer Johnson on October 18, 2007

Swanky 21 Commerce Restaurant & Martini Bar has seen creative changes under General Manager Danno Rankin, who also runs The Loft Nightclub. The newest addition to 21’s roster of good times is Kung Fu Night on Tuesdays beginning Nov. 6. The 9 p.m. bang of a gong kicks off the showing of three different Kung Fu movies a night — old Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee flicks to “Five Deadly Venoms” and “Chinese Super Ninja” — all played on large, flat screen TVs around the joint.

There’s no cover charge, so throw back $2 beers, pound the table for $2 sake bombs, and then grip your barstool for $3 Tokyo Teas, a spin-off on the Long Island with just as much booze and a dash of Midori liqueur.

They know you eat, too. Devour mouthwatering Manila clams in pancetta herb white wine broth, seared duck breast or pork loin from 21’s Northwest, Mediterranean and French inspired menu.

21 Commerce also brings it other days of the week. DJ Benny spins Salsa, Meringue, Bachata, Latin house and R&B for “Isla Bonita Wednesdays,” and “Latin Extravaganza Fridays.” Hit tonight’s Third Thursday Martini Club. This month features Bullet Bourbon and Rocky and Coco Boutique for wardrobe 911. Whip out a 10 spot and enjoy an appetizer buffet and discounted $5 martinis from 5 to 8 p.m.

[21 Commerce, corner of Commerce and 21st Street, downtown Tacoma, 253.272.6278, www.21martinis.com]