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Stories, insights, and observations across the world of popular culture with a historical spin. Join us for a pint or three in The Tap Room.

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June 30, 2025 at 3:40 AM
It’s Father’s Day at the Tap Room. It’s a lazy day ponied up at the bar listening to the soothing sounds of Boz Scaggs, Steely Dan, and Sonic Youth with the regulars.

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- The Barkeep

#fathersday2025 #trialbyfire #nosh #côtedurhône #beefitswhatsfordinner
June 16, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Old school Jersey red-sauce-joint at The Tap Room tonight. It's always good for a Sunday. Cheffy representing once again.

All the goods at taproom.substack.com.

- The Barkeep
June 2, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Introducing - in honor of Prez - TACO Tuesdays at The Tap Room. Cheffy has stellar taco sklls, particularly of the Baja varietal. More to come at taproom.substack.com

- The Barkeep

#tacotuesdays #maga #baja #fishtacos #shrimptacos #ownthelibs
May 31, 2025 at 11:43 PM
The Tap Room has re-emerged with a new kitchen. Cheffy? Yep, still the same. Waldo? Yep, still the bouncer. Ghost of Hunter S. Thompson? Yea, he's still at the bar.

New Instagram handle too: @taproom_pours.

Come by tonight for a pint or three.

- The Barkeep

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May 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Baked Ziti at The Tap Room

Cheffy pulled an old-school favorite out for Comfort Food Night at The Tap Room. Sbarro's it ain't.

Customers gave it a 10 out of 5.

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#bakedziti #italianamericanclassics #napolitano #gabagool
February 19, 2025 at 4:52 AM
We love Bouillabaisse at The Tap Room, but we tend to meld its refinement with the rusticity of Cioppino. What you end up with is a saffron-infused tomato-based seafood stew livened up by splashes of Pernod, and it’s spectacular.

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#bourride #Marseille
February 3, 2025 at 6:08 AM
It's been some time since The Barkeep went on a good rant.The Barkeep has a lot to say about the current state of content creation.

If you haven’t yet, subscribe to The Tap Room for free

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#youtube #vanhalen #steelydan #bourdain #thevillages #crapcontent
January 29, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Making the Case for Buffalo Sauce

Going four for ten over the past two weekend's NFL playoff picks is nothing to sneeze at folks. The Barkeep's back with his picks for the NFC and AFC Championship games. Bookies beware

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#NFL #billsmafia #pickledeggs
January 25, 2025 at 11:42 PM
THANK YOU.

A little over a month ago, we came up with an idea of developing a platform designed around the best aspects of a neighborhood bar not bound by 150-character limits.

We achieved a modest/exciting milestone this week when our door opened its 1000th time....

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January 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Stories of Inauguration Day parties celebrating the return of DJT with McD's got us thinking about fine dining coming out of the White House through the years.

We ponder at The Tap Room and come up with 5 memorable moments.

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whitehouse #supersizeme
January 22, 2025 at 6:08 AM
While Wild Card Weekend wasn't kind to us, we're picking ourselves up off the mat and are ready for the Divisional Round. We also look at the Natty and offer up thoughts on crab cakes and wings.

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#nfl #afl #bbq #natty #wings #crabcakes
January 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Ain't Gonna Play Maggie's Farm No More...

A screening of "A Complete Unknown" has us thinking about some of recent history's most memorable middle fingers at The Tap Room.

We've got you covered from the Battle of the Bulge to the 2022 Grammys.

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- The Barkeep
January 14, 2025 at 6:30 AM
The Barkeep's R&D trip is coming to a begrudging close. Inspired by the vibrancy of colors across art, food, music, and people, a full trip report coming soon at taproom.substack.com.

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- The Barkeep
January 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Movie Nights at The Tap Room! From Cult Classics to Direct-to-Video to go with your gizzards and schnapps on the Big Screen! Keep an eye out for dates on our website.

To get updates delivered to your inbox, subscribe for free at the link in the bio.

- The Barkeep
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January 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Our new menu's coming together. Along with our standards, we'll offer nightly specials.

Examples per season & source.

1. Light cassoulet.
2. Roast chicken.
3. TT Casserole. IYKYK.
4. Chicken sausage gumbo.
5. Spot prawns.
6. Chef's Cioppino.
7. Dinner Sunday.

Link in bio.

- The Barkeep.
January 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The Tap Room embraces everything New Orleans stands for and celebrates. A place of diversity, the arts, cuisine, and a joie de vivre unlike anywhere else.

Stop the hate. Just so stupid.

- The Barkeep
January 1, 2025 at 10:47 PM