The Brandy Bar

Brenda Coates

New Hours, New Times, New e-card gift certificates

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The coronavirus has caused many to recalibrate, especially small businesses with marginal cash flow, so we have to “hunker down” as the old folks say. Commencing Friday, March 22, 2020, our new hours are:  Wednesday through Saturday – 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM.  Since we are only able to serve outdoor tables, we will have our tables set and ready for your seating.  We will take all orders outside and deliver the drinks to you at the outdoor tables.  The table seating is of course subject to “weather permitting” since I am not sure folks will want to sit in the pouring rain or hard wind for a great snifter of brandy or one of our unique cocktails no matter how good they be.  If you wish to be supportive as well as cautious you might also want to consider one of our e-cards for yourself for your future use or a family member or friend.  To purchase, you may use any credit card that is accepted by SQUARE which means about any of those out there.  Just follow visit our web-site and click the link to purchase:  https://squareup.com/gift/7XG53G5K5FENZ/order  

Believe it or not there are those who do not have a credit card, don’t believe in them, so you may come by the Bar and buy one in person and since it is paper rather than alcohol, you may come on in! 

 

 

Thurs 3/19 special priced “green” cocktails – entertainment cancelled – bitters workshop postponed

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Thurs 3/19 – Special priced “Green” Cocktails in honor of St. Patty’s day:
Apple-tini- Brandy, green apple schnapps, lemon juice
Emerald Isle Cocktail – Douglas fir brandy, crème de menthe, bitters
Shamrock Cocktail – Brandy, Melon liquor, Cointreau, orange juice
Leprechaun Cocktails – Brandy, tonic water
Brandy ginger – Brandy, ginger ale
ST. PATTY’S TRIVIA:
Blue was the color originally associated with St. Patrick, but green is now favored.
The first St. Patrick’s Day parade in the American colonies was held in New York City on this day in 1762.
St. Patrick’s Day is the traditional day for planting peas, even in the snow!
Cabbage seeds are often planted today, too, and old-time farmers believed that to make them grow well, you needed to plant them while wearing your nightclothes! BUT NOW BACK TO FACTS:
Who? St. Patrick was patron saint and national apostle of Ireland and credited with successfully bringing Christianity to Ireland.
For real? Definitely existed but did he really drive the snakes out of Ireland? Probably not, since snakes weren’t native to Ireland.
Brief bio? St. Patrick was born in Britain as Maewyn Succat. At age 16 (around A.D. 400), he was kidnapped from his home on the west coast and carried off to Ireland to become a slave who worked as a shepherd. After six years, he escaped; upon returning home, he received his calling (in a dream) to preach the Gospel. He spent the next 15 or so years in a monastery, preparing for his missionary work. When he became a priest, his name was changed to Patricius, and eventually, Patrick. Although some Christians lived in Ireland at the time, it was Patrick who spread Christianity throughout the land and brought an organized church into existence

Sunlight Drive performance for Saturday is cancelled
Bitters workshop scheduled for Friday is postponed.

Bart – our Bartender – has agreed to continue to serve our fantastic drinks until we are quarantined. We will respect the “social space” by offering our east wing for you to seat yourself a respectful distance of 6 feet or more.

We end on a positive note – that we are hardy stock, we love our neighbor and our country. and we will do all we are called on to do our part. Thanks for your support!! And we will see you soon!

Wed 3/11 7PM- In the Company of Writers + Thurs 3/12 Special Priced “New” Cocktails + Sat 3/14 7:30 PM Geriatric Jukebox

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Thurs 3/12 Special priced “new” (to us) cocktails:
Honeymoon Christian Drouin Calvados, Cointreau, Benedictine, fresh lemon juice ; Cobra Verde – Midori, chili bitters, fresh lemon juice, Fever Tree tonic water; Saison highball – Boulard calvados, Christian Drouin calvados, Laird’s applejack, cider; Bagaritoni (US riff on a negroni) –Copper & Kings brandy, Italian sweet vermouth, Campari;  Nino -Copper & Kings brand, Crème de cacao, fresh lemon juice + Fruit/infused brandy flight (1/2 price)

Ways Alcohol is Legitimately Healthy 
Alcohol doesn’t make it in the “Top 10” lists for being one of the healthiest things to put in our bodies; but alcohol in all of its common forms—liquor, beer, wine,—actually has some unexpected health benefits like strong hearts, sharper brains, & uninhibited creativity. So great, let’s get smashed!  The key with alcohol and all of the benefits listed below is to consume in moderation. So, umm.., don’t get smashed—enjoy responsibly.  The Dept of Neuroscience at Rutgers University reports that alcohol consumption significantly decreases neurogenesis in the adult hippocampus. So back to the health Benefits: 1) Get a healthy heart. So fermented alcohol has natural antioxidants called phenols, which help protect against heart disease & lower the risk of hypertension. 2) Freshen breath before or during a date. Any case of bad breath can be helped by a shot of high alcohol content. The high alcohol content helps kill bad odor bacterias. Tip: make sure to spit it out after use, & don’t use any liquors with high sugar content, as they can eat away at all that healthy enamel. 3) Become a genius. Ok, Ok, drinking will definitely not turn us into an Einstein, but does help keep our brains sharp. Ethanol helps the neurons in the brain resist wear & tear that can lead to Alzheimer’s & dementia later in life. 4) Finally finish that novel/album/painting with a creative flourish. Alcohol actually (for real) helps us be more creative.  A little inebriation could get the juices flowing, but don’t chug an entire bottle in hopes of painting the next Mona Lisa. 5) Get good cholesterol (for a change). Alcoholic beverages, & wine especially, are credited with increasing “good,” HDL cholesterol levels that helps clean the body by removing LDL, or “bad,” cholesterol.

Wed 3/11 7-8 PM –

In the Company of Writers presents a series of personal and conversational dialogues featuring guest writers/poets followed by an open mic forum. The Chicago blues music of Mr. Jimmy welcomes you, continues during intermission and closes the evening. This month’s featured authors will be
DJ Gaskin, writer, poet and amateur photographer, has published poetry in Gargoyle, SLAB, The Comstock Review, Iodine Poetry Journal, Deep Water Literary Review, Ars Medica, and others. DJ’s chapbook, Of Crows and Superstitions, was recently published by Main Street Rag Publishing. 
Evan Williams, writer earned an M.F.A in Creative Writing from Queens University of Charlotte, and his first book, a memoir entitled One Apple at a Time, received the North Carolina Historical Society’s Willie Parker Peace Award. His short stories include Hemingway Shorts: A collection of new and engaged writing from new and engaged writers in the best tradition of Ernest Hemingway, The Cricket and Other Stories: Finalists from the Second Annual Grateful Steps Short Stories Contest, The Main Street Rag and others. 

An open mic from 8-9 PM follows the readings with sign-up sheet on-line at https://theBrandyBar.com/writers-open-mic/  Sign-up sheet is also available at The Brandy Bar from 6:30 – 6:50 PM if open spaces are available. Co-sponsored by The Brandy Bar and the North Carolina Writers Network

Sat 3/14 7:30 PM – The Geriatric Jukebox features Jean Satz as soloist and Alan Satz on guitar as they sing in a distinct harmony the classic songs from the 60’s and beyond !

 

NOTICE THE BITTERS #101 WORKSHOP IS RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH 20 AT 5:30 PM