Journal entry by Tori Hipp-Faragher —
Hey everyone!
Just a few days before the memorial and I wanted to give a few updates and give some information about the venue!
The Spot Bar is located on the corner of Victoria Street and Randolph Avenue in St. Paul. There's a very small parking lot in the back of the venue that holds about 5 cars. Everything else is street parking, so please look for No Parking signs!
The bar itself is a small, quaint little place that has about 10 seats at the bar, 4 booths that sit up to 6, and a patio with about 6 tables. We will be setting up in the back of the bar area where they have their dart boards and some extra tables and bar stools.
Though we will only be serving food between 5pm and 7pm, we will be there long after to see anyone that wants to swing by later in the evening. We understand work and rush hour are things, so please don't feel like you have to get there before 7. We will be there all night, probably. I believe they close at 10 or 11.
Last thing about the venue. They will only have one bartender on staff that night. Please be patient while they get through all of the drink orders, and please tip accordingly. They're doing us a huge favor by letting us have this there and we would love to keep a good rapport with them. Also cash is preferred, as the minimum for cards is $10 and it might just be easier for everyone, especially anyone not drinking alcohol.
Onto the other stuff! We will be having pulled pork sandwiches with different sauce options, potato salad, calico beans, chips, dips, veggies and fruits, pasta salad and desserts. There will be plenty to go around and plenty of extra plates.
Right now, the count is at about 50 people, including ourselves and our partners. We love the love we've been receiving and can't wait to see you all face to face and to hear stories.
Just a few days before the memorial and I wanted to give a few updates and give some information about the venue!
The Spot Bar is located on the corner of Victoria Street and Randolph Avenue in St. Paul. There's a very small parking lot in the back of the venue that holds about 5 cars. Everything else is street parking, so please look for No Parking signs!
The bar itself is a small, quaint little place that has about 10 seats at the bar, 4 booths that sit up to 6, and a patio with about 6 tables. We will be setting up in the back of the bar area where they have their dart boards and some extra tables and bar stools.
Though we will only be serving food between 5pm and 7pm, we will be there long after to see anyone that wants to swing by later in the evening. We understand work and rush hour are things, so please don't feel like you have to get there before 7. We will be there all night, probably. I believe they close at 10 or 11.
Last thing about the venue. They will only have one bartender on staff that night. Please be patient while they get through all of the drink orders, and please tip accordingly. They're doing us a huge favor by letting us have this there and we would love to keep a good rapport with them. Also cash is preferred, as the minimum for cards is $10 and it might just be easier for everyone, especially anyone not drinking alcohol.
Onto the other stuff! We will be having pulled pork sandwiches with different sauce options, potato salad, calico beans, chips, dips, veggies and fruits, pasta salad and desserts. There will be plenty to go around and plenty of extra plates.
Right now, the count is at about 50 people, including ourselves and our partners. We love the love we've been receiving and can't wait to see you all face to face and to hear stories.
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