The Fireplace

Patriot’s Day Salute

Celebrate Patriot’s Day
“The Lighter Side of the 18th century”

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 AT 3:00PM
3 COURSES FOR $25

Humorous aspects of Boston’s own Benjamin Franklin’s long career, outrageous ladies’ fashions, the bizarre history of Naval Rum through three admirals, authentic period jokes and riddles all interspersed with 18th century fiddle tunes and pub songs!

colonial offerings

oyster stew

with Egg Sauce

liberty cocktail

A nod to Hancock’s supposed rum-running
and molasses smuggling

roast duck

A nod to Hancock’s supposed rum-running
and molasses smuggling

bantam hard
Massachusetts Cider

John Adams writes that drinking a tankard of cider every
morning settles his stomach and prevents gas.
The concept of “Too much information” had not yet been invented.

indian pudding

with Whipped Vanilla Cream & Bourbon Sugar

spiced tea

Mid-1700’s mixture of whatever
was smuggled and available locally