Raven's Rookery - 11 Sept

Caw! Caw! The Raven's Rookery has returned! Originally scheduled during the pandemic year, the Tavern has a new start date. Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, our Tavern is reborn and brighter than ever.

The fall's unique tavern dining experience is here. Expect our ever popular house-made sourdough, fresh traditionally made soft pretzels, cheeses, fruits, paprika goulash, and delicious apple pies! Oh, and how could we forget - homebrewed ale! We have two new games for the tables, new treats, new menu items, new drinks - what a way to bring back the Tavern, with so many new things!

The Raven's Rookery is part of The Tavern at the Crossroads project which aims to offer a welcoming social setting with simple food, drink, music, and games contained within a medieval thematic setting. We have wooden mugs and horns of ale, tin plates filled with simple hearty meals, house-baked breads, rustic tables games, and the great company of fellow tavern seekers - all while delightful music fills the air. Come take a seat at our tables during the newly scheduled date of September 11, 2021! The menu and ingredients can be found here: https://www.tavernatthecrossroads.com/RavensRookery.html The location of the event will be sent via email when the event nears.

FAQ:

What happens if California (Alameda County) is still in shelter-in-place orders (yellow, orange, red, purple tier)?

If the lockdown is still in place, the event will be postponed until such a time when the Covid-based restrictions have been lifted. Based on State guidance we anticipate that social-distancing, mask policies, etc will no longer be required by government agencies by the time of our event.

What is your Covid-19 policy? Will there be social distancing? Will masks be required?

This has been a deeply involved question between the 3 of us organizing the event. We have spent parts of the last year discussing the meaning and purpose of our Tavern, and ultimately we came to the following conclusion:

Short answer: No. These items will not be in place.

Long answer: The purpose of the Tavern is that it is a community event. It's a chance to meet and talk with new people - strangers. The goal is to encourage people to meet, talk, play, and enjoy each other's company in the shared setting of a Medieval-like Tavern. We hope to capture the feel of those Taverns that you read of in books and watch on film. This community feel is just impossible unless we have people sitting at shared tables - in each other's company. All guests will be seated at shared tables. If you still wish to wear a mask, you are more than welcome to do so, but please understand that the Tavern operators will not be wearing masks and many guests may not wear them either.

I don't get it. Is this event really free? Am I supposed to bring something?

Yes, the event is free! No, don't bring anything! These events are something that we love doing. We love medieval fantasy culture. We love bringing people together. This is something we spend a lot of time thinking about, and want other people to share in that dream too!

If the guilt in you is too strong and you wish to support our events, you can certainly leave a tip at the bar. You can also purchase some homemade soaps, incense, or games at our small market table during the tavern or through our website at (https://www.tavernatthecrossroads.com/store/).

Do I need to dress up?

No. But it's always more fun when you do. In the past, about 50% of people were "normal" clothing.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

21+ and ID are required due to the presence of ale.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact via email at: [email protected] or through facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TavernAtTheXroads/

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration doesn't match the person who attends?

Yes.

Where are you located?

Our tavern is located outdoors on a residential property in Hayward, CA. The event is well decorated to capture the tavern feel. The location helps us keep costs down. Please see the additional FAQ for more information.

Additional FAQ

https://www.tavernatthecrossroads.com/FAQ.html

Host or Publisher Tavern at the Crossroads