The Olive Branch has been open in its new location for about six weeks now, and to celebrate, we're going to have a "Grand Reopening Weekend" theme this coming weekend. After six weeks of practice, we think we are finally ready to host this series of events - we've worked out a lot of the initial kinks in the kitchen and dining room so that we should be able to handle three extremely busy nights back-to-back, without encountering too many problems.
This special theme weekend does not mean that the restaurant is finally "complete" - in fact, nothing could be further from the truth. We still have a list of small jobs and tasks that we want to do in the near future, and that "things to do" list has almost a hundred separate items on it. Thankfully, a number of those items aren't overwhelming, and quite a few of them can be done in only a couple hours each. However, there are a couple dozen items left that are still fairly major, such as the installation of the track lighting in the ceiling, work on ceiling tiles, work on electrical issues in the kitchen, etc.
For this weekend, we are hosting three special events:
Thursday, March 6th: "Pizza and Pitcher Night."
On Thursday night, starting at 5pm, any time that someone buys a pitcher of Rickard's Red or Rickard's White Ale at regular price, you have the option of getting a twelve-inch pepperoni & cheese or mushroom & cheese pizza for only $1.50 more. In other words, you can get a pitcher of premium draught AND a twelve-inch pizza for only $14.99 plus tax. We will be open late (until approximately midnight) on Thursday night. Alcohol will be served to 19+ only, so please bring government photo ID.
Friday, March 7th: "Conduct Becoming Acoustic Show."
Starting at approximately 9:30pm on Friday evening, three separate acts will be performing acoustic shows at the Olive Branch. All three of these acts will also be appearing on this year's upcoming Conduct Becoming album. The musicians will be performing in the Rickard's Room, therefore, we will not be taking any seatings in the Rickard's Room after 7:30pm, to ensure that the room is empty by the time that the musicians need to set up at 9pm. The performances will last from approximately 9:30pm to midnight, and there will be no cover charge. However, it will be possible for guests to make donations which will go directly to the Conduct Becoming organization, to help raise funds for research in the fight against cancer. Happy Hour prices will be in effect all evening, and again, alcohol will only be served to 19+ customers with government photo ID.
Saturday, March 8th: "Cosmo & The Nicorettes."
Starting at approximately 9:30pm on Saturday evening, this well-known local jazz group will take the stage. Admission to this show will be $5, which goes to the performers. The musicians will be performing in the Rickard's Room, therefore, we will not be taking any seatings in that area after 7:30pm, to ensure that the room is empty by 9pm, in time to set up for the show. The performance will last from approximately 9:30pm until midnight.
Seating will be extremely limited this weekend. We have been running at or near capacity on every Friday night and most Saturday nights, so we highly recommend that you make reservations in advance to avoid disappointment. Our restaurant capacity, even with the expanded dining room, will not be nearly large enough to accommodate everyone who wants to come to these events. Call 506-536-0409 to make your reservations.
