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Celebrate Repeal Day at an Underground Dinner

1919. 

A dark time for America. The Great War had ended, our shocked and battered troops were attempting to return to the distant plane of a domestic life. Pandemic Influenza had recently destroyed families everywhere, strikes and riots took the streets. Most of the population could surely benefit from a good stiff drink.

Life was hard, but it was about to get a lot harder. There was a new war building steam. Christian fundamentalists had made an enemy out of a friend that takes many forms; the cold beer after a hard day's work, the glass of wine with your lover, the cocktail that warms your late conversations with friends. Apparently there was only room for one spirit in this nation. Mistruths were spread. Lines were drawn. Bars and taverns were vandalized. People were killed. The war was on. 

They won the first battle- Prohibition was put into effect by our government. Thirteen long years went by as the celebratory drink was demonized. One of the great struggles of mankind, as far as I'm concerned. We have our forefathers to thank for many of the good graces in our lives, and the freedom to enjoy an adult beverage is no exception.

December 5th is the anniversary of the day we won the war. Repeal Day. If there was ever a cause to celebrate, this is it. After all, no party would ever be the same without our right to raise a drink. 

The Underground will be hosting a commemorative mixer (involving commemorative mixers) on Saturday, December 5th in honor of the 76th Repeal Day. We will provide waves of alcohol-kissed courses and live music as our beer specialists at DrinkCraftBeer offer a selection of fine and interesting brews, including infusions and modifications. The Washburn Bar will also be in business, with some specialty spirits inspired by the era. 

Tickets to the event are $20. This includes entry, tastings, scores of delicious courses, and a complimentary drink from Washburn Stills. Tickets are available @ www.drinkcraftbeer.com/speakeasy 

The Downtown location will be disclosed upon purchase.

For those of you who have ever enjoyed a drink- Join us.

           ---WuK

some courses include;  

Short Rib Soft Tacos

with papaya pico and tequila creme fraiche

Winter Squash Arancini

crisp risotto with a hint of Limoncello

Chocolate Cured Bacon

with bourbon-flambéed pineapple wedge

Sake-seared Tofu

with red pepper and bamboo shoot on thin-cut ponzu carrot

Beer-poached Bratwurst Bites

handmade by Happy Pig Salumi

Crisp Pizza

delicious bites topped with original combinations 

Golden Rumcake

with candied orange and Gran Marnier whipped cream

Bananas Foster

with Picco vanilla ice cream and lavender caramel

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