Elite Mixer at Saint House Rum Bar

If I could only take one thing with me to a rum-​filled island, I would take this Elite event. In all aspects, it was a beautiful template for what a «perfect» event would be.
The mixer came at the right time for Saint House because they had recently taken down an interior wall to create a «separate but attached» open dining space, which also opened up the rest of the restaurant. We sat in this area so it was much like we had our own private space without being too detached from the goings-​on of the restaurant ambiance.
Another thing I enjoyed was the assigned seating. Whether by accident or design, I sat next to new Unilocalers I did not previously know. We shared plenty of great conversations and now it’s pleasant to recognize another familiar face at events. Near the end of the night, everyone got up to walk around and it was a nice atmosphere in which to socialize.
Most importantly, Saint House executed food, drinks, and presentation in a top-​tier fashion. The manager and a bartender showcased a few of drinks in live demos throughout the night. Many tasty dishes came out in between drinks. Each dish and drink was presented with a story.
Everything was in place for this event and it went smoothly. Nice work, Bella!
Rich’s recommendation: rum anything at Saint House.

For some reason, my two previous reviews were deleted or not posted (I have no idea and blame my phone).
So, third time is a charm.
This was a great event and really enjoyed the game of fun facts about fellow Unilocalers. This was my first time at Saint House Rum Bar and liked the atmosphere and was amazed at how many different types of rum there are in the world. I was even more amazed that rum can take on many different flavors (rum=tequila; rum=vodka…what?!!). I love Caribbean food and enjoyed the Cuban sandwich and the spicy chicken skewer. The homemade taro chips with a spicy, banana ketchup was a wonderful appetizer and I think our table finished off 2 – 4 bowls!
Thank you Bella and Saint House Rum Bar for a splendid evening of food, drinks, and fun!

Having just moved from Boston in August, this was my first Unilocal Elite event in Tucson. I went in knowing no one, and came out feeling like I had made some new friends. The Unilocal community is so tight-​knit here, and our CM Bella made me feel like I was an old friend. I could have not have asked for a better welcome to the Unilocal community in this new city! Plus the conversations at my table throughout the night were thoroughly entertaining.
We had several courses of appetizers, paired with different rum-​based cocktails and demonstrations. The stand-​out dish was the cuban sandwich. I’m not typically a meat lover, but this sandwich, I would eat a million times. Extremely flavorful and tender meat. The trio of ceviches were also exceptional. The alcohol pairings were also great, although my table uniformly agreed that the more cocktails taste like alcohol, the less we like them. One drink in particular, which almost tasted like a margarita and was really strong, had some mixed reviews.
Owner was very approachable, and the fact that he took an evening out of his schedule to be with us makes me want to go back to the business again.
And just one more word on the event layout — as a newcomer, I really appreciated how the tables were set up so you could have a real conversation with someone, as opposed to a «mixer» type event where you only talk to the people you already know. This was excellent thinking on the part of the CM, and I look forward to more Elite events in the future!

What a fun night! This was my second time at Saint House and everything was as delightful as I remembered. Thanks to the concoction demos, I got to see the «behind the scene» magic happening in front of my eyes so I knew what I was drinking! I’m not a big drinker, but I’m a fan of rum, especially Saint House’s. The cocktails were sophisticated and refreshing, and the food was exotic and fun. All my favorites from my last visit – the taro chips, the ceviche trio, cuban sandwiches – came out in cute sample sizes, and were just as tasty! My new crush is the spicy chicken skewer – I’m salivating just thinking about the spices.
It was super fun connecting with old Unilocal friends and making new ones. Stephanie G., Richa S., and Wen-​fai – so good to sit with you gals! Thank you Bella!

This was a fun-​filled evening where we got to mingle with fellow Unilocal Elites and enjoy unique and delicious rum drinks which were paired with menu samples. Now, I’m allergic to a variety of fruits, including mango, banana, etc, and I don’t eat seafood at all, so that meant I couldn’t try a lot of the menu items. But I did LOVE the taro chips. They’re delectable, light and crispy. Also, the Cubano sandwich is mouth-​watering. My favorite cocktails were the rum punch and the one with coconut-​infused sake. Wow! It was also fun trying to figure out people’s interesting facts during the ice breaker. Thank you Bella and Saint House for a fantastic evening!

As usual, another great Unilocal event. I’ve always been a «oh I don’t like rum» person, but this event is broadening my horizons. I loved all the drinks. Well, maybe not the last one (too sweet). Well-​balanced, not too sweet drinks, demo-​ed right in front of us? Sign me up. I’m especially grateful for Saint House enlightening me of what a real daiquiri tastes like. Delicious, is what it tastes like.
The food was yummy-​with my favorite being the Cubano. So delicious, I want to return to Rum House just for that one.
Thanks Bella and Rum Bar for another fun Elite event!

What a cool event!
Bella did an amazing job (as per usual) at organizing this event, even though she was not the main host, she landed a nice event for us to enjoy! Saint House really impressed me this time around. I went when they first opened and was disappointed with the rum that I was served. At this event, their drinks were delicious and on point. The Cuban sandwich was delicious, as were those addictive and crunchy taro chips. The bartender, Chelsea, was extremely knowledgeable about rums and took me through a delicious tasting of their 12 year aged rums. The owner/​manager? was also extremely personable and knowledgeable about rum and took the time to talk to me about the different varieties and manufacturing processes of rums.
Overall, I was impressed with the quality of the food, drink, and the staff.
Thanks for the invite, I will be back!

Great elite event tonight! Bella did a great job organizing and the owner and staff were super attentive and had great information on the items being served. The drinks and food were fantastic!

I had a great time getting to know other Unilocalers at this event! I’ve eaten at Saint House before, but like all other Unilocal events, I loved the chance to get to know more about the restaurant! The co-​owner was great, and the manager/​head guy was very classy!
My favorite part was tasting the variety of daiquiris! They all tasted so uniquely different! I can’t wait to go back and try more. Thank you to Bella for a laid-​back, great event! I really enjoyed talking to some fantastic Eliters at this intimate event!

We were transported to the Caribbean for, yet another, outstanding Unilocal event. Bella was at her best (again) for this Elite only mixer graciously hosted by Travis and company, who also own 47 Scott.
Rum started to flow with the first drink offering, the rum punch of the day. We are told each day offers a new recipe, this one with pineapple and hit with a little fresh nutmeg.
Taro chips with a mysteriously spiced banana ketchup grace the table as we sit down. Travis informs us that every table gets these when you dine at SH, a la Caribbean chips and salsa. OK … we’re off to a good start.
Eventually we are given enough rum via daiquiri demos to keep Jack Sparrow happy. Three different kinds of daiquiris with different rums, each having their own characteristics. Who knew rum could taste like tequila or even vodka?
During the demos, food keeps coming out:
Tostones with a (sub)lime aioli. Make sure you save some of the banana ketchup for the tostones, which went really well with them too.
Three different kinds of tasty, tasty, tasty (one tasty for each kind) ceviche; savory, spicy and sweet. Make sure you save some taro chips for scooping.
A Cuban sandwich done right with braised pork, ham, Swiss cheese, spicy mustard and house-​made pickles. I am already planning my return trip for that.
Finally, a chicken skewer with spicy jerk sauce laden with other spices cooled down by a cumin coriander sauce. Not just spicy but totally flavorful.
During all this, we are given a slip of paper with a fun fact about other Unilocalers attending the event and are to guess which Unilocaler that applies to. It was a fun way to find out that, among other things, we had a former stand up comedian in our group.
The final rum concoction of the night, their take on the Pina Colada, the Loco-​lada. The twist on this one was the addition of Saki. Sigh of satisfaction ensued…
Bella not only does such a great job of organizing these things, she makes you feel like a guest at her own gathering. Many thanks to her… and also Travis and the rest of the fine folks at Saint House for hosting this outstanding event.