Mon Chers,
Mardi Gras is here ... and you
are cordially invited to join The Haberdashery for the Grand Fête starting tomorrow evening and extending through Saturday
evening. Please swing on by for lots of
great music, food, and fun!
Friday, Feb. 5th
- 7:30pm – 12:00am – The Taming of the Roux (CAYA
Cocktail Hour, Saturday prep, and a Cajun cooking primer) ... chop, chop, chop!
Saturday, Feb. 6th
- 11:00am – 10:00pm – all-day Mardi Gras Party including
live music jams with The Horribles, The Karma Dogs, and DJ
Mr. Fabulous, & plenty-o good food . . . and Lagniappe
- (3:00pm – 7:00pm) – Primary period of feasting!
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COME JOIN THE CAYA GUMBO!
Gumbo is not just a
dish . . . it is a ménage of flavors, people and ideas. Come experience the
Haberdashery's brand of social alchemy and Loooousiana hospitality first hand. We already have an outstanding
lineup of live music planned, but musicians should be sure to bring along your
instruments! We are scheduling sunny weather and there will be lots of live
music jamming in the back courtyard. DJ Mr. Fabulous will
also be on hand to spice up the mix. WARNING: Please be prepared to shake your booty . . .
this is not a drill.
DETAILED SCHEDULE:
- Friday evening, Feb. 5th: There will be Friday
Night Cocktail Hour as usual. For those of you interested in the Festival
of the Roux, and other cooking secrets from The Big Easy,
this is the time to come. Chop, chop chop!! WARNING: Friday
night can be detrimental to Saturday . . . and should be taken in moderation,
particularly if your intent is a full-on Saturday.
- Saturday, Feb. 6th: This is an all day affair . . . give or
take a day . . . so feel free to come and go as you please; children are more than welcome;
particularly during the daylight hours (before storytime). In the morning,
beginning whenever we crawl out of bed, there will be Mimosas,
Screwdrivers and Bloody Marys for those that venture
out before noon . . . or whenever. We will start the primary serving of food in
the mid-afternoon. There will be the usual fair of Gumbo, Jambalaya,
Red Beans & Rice, etc. . . . whenever they are ready . . . and of
course, lagniappe . . . yea, yea . . . and there will be LOTS of NOLA
Bread Puddin' for the ladies.
WHAT TO BRING: . . .
Hurricanes are in the forecast . . . but your favorite beverage
contribution is much appreciated, so please bring along beer or other libations
to share (we will have coolers and ice on hand). There will copious amounts of
food, beads, and Hurricanes. There will also be plenty 'o munchies, but if you
are feeling particularly motivated, feel free to add a little something extra
(lagniappe!)! . . . but, for GOD SAKE, please take home your beads!!! They are
our Mardi Gras gift to you!!
Musicians! - Bring
your instruments. There will be live music galore!
Amateur photographers! -
bring your cameras . . . there will lots of colorful scenes to record!
Face painters! - we'd love
to have you create some of your magic with our child and adult guests!
DRESS CODE: Well! . . . there
is no dress code, and you can wear whatever the hell you want . . . but
this IS Mardi Gras . . . so festive attire is appropriate! In general,
this could mean carnival masks, and/or your favorite colorful wig . . . pull
out that old sequined party dress (e.g. flapper style), a boa, feather tiara .
. . a dapper hat or sport coat . . . Seersucker is always encouraged! HOPPE style! . . . or just show up in jeans and a t-shirt!!!! . . . the
point is to relax and have a good time. We will have lots of beads and other
parade trinkets on hand to accessorize.
As always, please feel free to
stop by for a quickie . . . on Friday or Saturday; or to linger indefinitely.
Yours!
Los Cabañeros
!!Please drink responsibly and
arrange for safe transportation !! . . . your well-being is our first priority!
The Haberdashery is located at:
2124 5th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
T: 510.229.2970
