Dear Lost Souls,
Behold the charming photo archive* from a bygone era ‘long ago’, when Haberdites hugged, kissed, shared food and drink, and danced cheek to cheek to the rhythms of Mardi Gras 2020. What joyful fellowship did shine from that special leap year celebration that might never have been . . . but for the whimsical dance of the celestial spheres.
But alas, just as the winds of fortune may shift with the whimsy of the fates, so is it that this fine gathering of Haberdite demigods and minstrel warriors was destined to be the Swan Song of The Haberdashery 2.0; a farewell like no other, and with which we could not be more satisfied.
The curtain is closing on The Haberdashery 2.0. If you happened to have been there, we hope that you carry fond memories, and that you will be kind in the retelling. If you missed it, then I’m sure the stories that you hear will be that much sweeter, seasoned with nostalgia. But fret not. ‘The Haberdashery Shall Rise Again . . . and when we do, we’ll be sure to give you a shout! Thank you all for making this year’s celebration the pinnacle of The Haberdashery’s Golden Age.
LINK TO PHOTOS
Yours!
Los Cabañeros
* A special thank you to Melanie and Shahand for your photo contributions. Our apologies if we missed any other photo credits.
Dear Lost Souls,
Mardi Gras Season is here! . . . and after an extensive process of focus groups, comprehensive polling, exhaustive studies, and astrological consultation, the Haberdashery Board has identified February 29th as the destiny for a special leap year Mardi Gras celebration. Tonight, in deference of this once in a lifetime alignment of the celestial spheres, the terrestrial calendar, and our ephemeral whims, our resident alchemists will be hosting a limited tasting of two new Haberdashery Brewing Company creations.
Chaise Rouge is a rich and flavorful red ale inspired by the Haberdashery's warm glow of low expectations. Fukushima Porter is a humble homage to our resident Brew Master (and BBQ Pit Boss), Bob Fukushima, whose quality contributions to the Haberdashery's food and beverage offerings over the last two decades are as immeasurable as they are innumerable. Come join as we raise a toast to help ring in the Chinese New Year and march intrepidly towards Mardi Gras 2020!
Yes, my Tenacious Terranauts, Cocktail Hour is on for this evening. Cocktails will be served starting at 7:30pm. Please feel free to swing by for a quickie en route to your primary New Years celebration, or to linger indefinitely.
Yours,
Los Cabañeros
!!Please drink responsibly and arrange for safe transportation!! ... your well-being is our first priority!
P.S. This week's Haberdashery Flashback takes us back to January 24th, 2002: CAYA - The Mardi Gras Season
P.S.S. Be sure to visit the CAYA Blog, and register for email updates: http://caya20.blogspot.com
The Haberdashery is located at:
2124 Fifth Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
