The roaring twenties... prohibition, flappers, gangsters... a booming economy (well...)...
This set the theme for Brian's 30th birthday celebration, closing out your twenties fittingly at a 20s themed Speakeasy called The Bookstore located in Bethlehem, PA.
The outside looks like a dingy divebar,
but behind the white stenciled letters, is a beautifully furnished "bookstore" facade. Lavish wine colored drapes keep the bar area separate from the waiting area. When you get into the bar, the bartenders are dressed to the nines, serving up classic cocktails from a bygone era. Once seated, you're presented with a cocktail list, a beer list, a menu and a LIST OF BAR RULES! This was a bit intimidating, because I like to get a little tipsy, and I might happen to get a little loud, so I had to restrain myself. The rules were simple: don't order a bud or miller, do whoop it up for the band (there was a ragtime band playing...!) and don't use cell phones. Simple rules... except in this day in age, we're all attached to our phones, so to see this rule was pretty refreshing, and didn't bother me in the slightest.
we had a blast, the drinks and food was delicious, and we all had a great time.
I'd love to go back (in time).
Happy Birthday, Brian
Oh Noes! Prohibition Cop, hide your gin.
The Bloodless Mary... a refreshing alternative to the Bloody Mary. TRY IT!
whooping it up.
This beer was only 3 years old when Erik and Brian became friends. Aw!