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32 IDAHO FALLS MAGAZINE JULY 2023 DINING I WINE & CRAFT BEER What once was the Odd Fel- lows Building downtown is now XVIII, a fine cocktail bar and lounge. is classy and charming cocktail lounge, pronounced 18, has been the hot new spot and talk of the town since its opening in summer of 2022. e sensational ambiance is felt within your first three steps in- side. e dim lighting and décor bottles above the staircase catch your eye and shi your mood instantly. Aer following the staircase down to the lounge, the vibrant blue hues from the liquor display illuminate all the way through the lounge. e lounge offers guests a much smoother experience and gives guests the opportunity to avoid crowds found at bars and pubs, all while enjoying finer drinks. And unlike a regular bar or pub, XVIII has put an emphasis on providing exceptional hospitality to this community. "Our main focus is on that family factor and we want people to understand that this is their family as well," Kenny Wagner, the director of operations, said. On top of their exceptional service, XVIII prides them- selves on the level of quality of their handcraed drinks. "We squeeze all our own juice, cut all our own garnishes by hand and hand make every cocktail," Handcrafted Drinks in Downtown Down into the hot new spot, XVIII By Maudie Heard