what a weekend...

The weekend did not disappoint for us at Farm 255.  The party started Friday night, the 30th, with the Dexter Romweber Duo absolutely shredding the inside stage to a mostly packed house.  Complete with Elvis covers and a ton of out of towners, the building vibrated rock n roll.  Personally, one of the finest shows I have been a part of hosting at Farm 255.  If you missed it, I am sorry but you had fair warning.  Do not miss him if you are lucky enough to have him in your area. 
Fast forward to New Year's Eve and our much anticipated prix fixe menu prepared by Chef Whitney.  Our reservations were completely full, leaving a few scattered chairs for walk-ins.  Needless to say, the food was beautiful and delicious and the spirits flowed through every soul in the house. 
Allow me to chase a rabbit for a second and relay a story.  I'd like to give a shout out to Ed Pavlic, a creative writing professor at UGA.  Ed called on NYE looking for a reservation, and as fate would have it, the phone call before his was a cancellation.  Ed and I have known one another for a few years, since he graciously allowed me to sit in on one of his graduate level creative writing workshops for free.  I've never forgotten that kindness, and I certainly will never forget Ed's soul full of jazz and words full of peace and beauty.  Anyway, when Ed and his wife walked in for their dinner, Ed walked over to me at the bar and handed me a signed copy of his new book of poems and prose entitled But Here Are Small Clear Refractions.  What an amazing New Year's gift it is, and I strongly recommend checking out this book.  Thank you, Ed.
Champagne and cava were the obvious stars from bar world all night, and as the time drew closer to the last midnight of 2011, the frenzy of excitment was at its fever pitch.  As Quiet Hooves burned down the outside stage with their brand of eclectic rock n roll (complete with covers by Devo, Talking Heads, and Prince), the dance party raged inside.  Update: another NYE video of Quiet Hooves.  As the final curtain closed on 2011 and 2012 opened its newborn eyes for the first time, the crowd erupted in cheer.  Streamers, poppers, balloons, and cocktails danced in the air above smiling faces and kissing lovers.  A humbling experience from the eyes behind the bar, being that Jake O., Ben, and myself were helping facilitate the festivities. Everyone came in great spirits and left happy.  Truly, one of the best crowds that I have had the privilege to bartend. It was a great time for us as well. 

A special thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us and a heart felt wish for health, wealth, and prosperity to everyone in the new year.  We here at Farm will be closed until Thursday when we will reopen to do it all over again!  Please check in soon to see some of the new cocktails coming onto the libations list, as well as the ever rotating food menu that will keep you wanting more.

Cheers!
Kaleb