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May 19, 2022 -George Remus, 1920s' inspired menu with Prohibition-era cocktails

Thursday

6:30PM

 

$65

Dinner: Chicken Cordon Bleu stuffed with ham, swiss and herb butter.

Served with Caesar Salad, chive potatoes, and green beans almandine.

 

Dessert:  Strawberry Grand Marnier Trifle and Pineapple Upside Down Cake

 

Drink Parings: George Remus Bourbon neat, George Remus Manhattan, & George Remus Old Pal.

 

King of the Bootleggers 

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Cincinnati's own George Remus is the most fascinating felon from the Prohibition era. A lawyer rather than a thug, he took a unique approach to bootlegging and amassed a fortune. Then things fell apart and he was forced to fight for his life in one of the most sensational murder trials of the 1920s. The rise and fall of George Remus is unwound over a 4-course, '20s inspired meal, paired with Prohibition-era cocktail.

 

Dinner, drink pairings, the story of George Remus, and gratuity is all included in the ticket.

Washington Platform Saloon & Restaurant, 1000 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202.

June 16, 2022 - Harry Baldwin, 1870s' inspired 4-course menu with beer pairings

Thursday

6:30PM

 

$60

First Course: Fresh fried Washington Platform oysters.

Pairing: Rhinegeist Truth

Second Course:  Ohio Valley Pork & Duck Ragout

Paring: Northern Row Helles Lager

Third Course: Chilled Beet Salad.

Pairing: Urban Artifact Gadget

Fourth Course: Chess Pie

Pairing: Founders Porter

Who Killed Harry Baldwin?

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In 1879, Harry Baldwin was killed between Washington Platform and City Hall. This true crime is Cincinnati's oldest unsolved homicide. The investigation revealed multi layers of corruption and almost destroyed a brewing empire when wealthy brewer William Schaller was accused of the crime. Murder on the Menu begins with a brief walking tour of the 1879 crime scene. Guests then return to Washington Platform and begin a four-course, nineteenth-century inspired meal served with craft beer pairings. Author and attorney, Michael D. Morgan, unwinds the major theories of the case between courses. Ticket price is all-inclusive. 

June 18, 2022 - Harry Baldwin, 1870s' inspired 4-course brunch with beer pairings

Saturday Brunch

12:00PM

 

$60

First Course: Fresh fried Washington Platform oysters.

Pairing: Rhinegeist Truth

Second Course:  Ohio Valley Pork & Duck Ragout

Paring: Northern Row Helles Lager

Third Course: Chilled Beet Salad.

Pairing: Urban Artifact Gadget

Fourth Course: Chess Pie

Pairing: Founders Porter

Who Killed Harry Baldwin?

Sales Currently On Hold

In 1879, Harry Baldwin was killed between Washington Platform and City Hall. This true crime is Cincinnati's oldest unsolved homicide. The investigation revealed multi layers of corruption and almost destroyed a brewing empire when wealthy brewer William Schaller was accused of the crime. Murder on the Menu begins with a brief walking tour of the 1879 crime scene. Guests then return to Washington Platform and begin a four-course, nineteenth-century inspired meal served with craft beer pairings. Author and attorney, Michael D. Morgan, unwinds the major theories of the case between courses. Ticket price is all-inclusive. 

July 21, 2022 - Anna Marie Hahn- Cincy Serial Killer, 4-courses with wine pairings 

Thursday

6:30PM

 

$60 

This menu will be undergoing changes for 2022 not yet reflected below

First Course: Fresh shucked Washington Platform oysters.

Pairing:  Zonin Prosecco, Italy.

Second Course:  Poached filet of fresh salmon with dill dijon brown butter, roasted heirloom potatoes & pesto cream cauliflower.

Paring: Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma CA.

Third Course: Wilted greens salad with chef garnish & warm lemon honey vinaigrette.

Pairing: Broquel Malbec, Argentina.

Fourth Course: Raspberry Charlotte.

Pairing: Dr. Hermann Sweet Reisling, Germany.

OTR's German Serial Killer

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Anna Marie was a party girl. She was fun, attractive, attentive to men at the bar, and a cold-blooded killer. It was not until she was arrested for robbery in Colorado that Cincinnati police began to realize that she was responsible for the deaths of several local men. We unwind this devious tale over 4-courses with wine pairings. Although the dishes are inspired by the era of Hahn's crimes, we promise to leave out the arsenic.  

August 18, 2022 - Anna Marie Hahn- Cincy Serial Killer, 4-courses with wine pairings.

Thursday

6:30PM at

Washington Platform

$60

 This menu will be undergoing changes for 2022 not yet reflected below

First Course: Fresh shucked Washington Platform oysters.

Pairing:  Zonin Prosecco, Italy.

Second Course:  Poached filet of fresh salmon with dill dijon brown butter, roasted heirloom potatoes & pesto cream cauliflower.

Paring: Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma CA.

Third Course: Wilted greens salad with chef garnish & warm lemon honey vinaigrette.

Pairing: Broquel Malbec, Argentina.

Fourth Course: Raspberry Charlotte.

Pairing: Dr. Hermann Sweet Reisling, Germany.

OTR's German Serial Killer & A Cruise

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Anna Marie was a party girl. She was fun, attractive, attentive to men at the bar, and a cold-blooded killer. It was not until she was arrested for robbery in Colorado that Cincinnati police began to realize that she was responsible for the deaths of several local men.

 

We unwind this devious tale while cruising down the Ohio River on Cincinnati's last true paddle-wheeler. Dinner, pairings, the story of Anna Hahn, boat cruise and gratuity is all included. Boarding is 5:30-6:30 (bar open), departs at 6:30, returns at 9:30. 

Disembarks from Queen City Riverboats,

100 O'Fallon Ave., Dayton, KY

September 8, 2022 - Harry Baldwin, 1870s-inspired dishes with craft beer pairings

Thursday

6:30PM at Washington Platform

$60

First Course: Fresh fried Washington Platform oysters.

Pairing: Rhinegeist Truth

Second Course:  Ohio Valley Pork & Duck Ragout

Paring: Northern Row Helles Lager

Third Course: Chilled Beet Salad.

Pairing: Urban Artifact Gadget

Fourth Course: Chess Pie

Pairing: Founders Porter

Who Killed Harry Baldwin?

Sales Currently On Hold

In 1879, Harry Baldwin was killed between Washington Platform and City Hall. This true crime is Cincinnati's oldest unsolved homicide. The investigation revealed multi layers of corruption and almost destroyed a brewing empire when wealthy brewer William Schaller was accused of the crime. Murder on the Menu begins with a brief walking tour of the 1879 crime scene. Guests then return to Washington Platform and begin a four-course, nineteenth-century inspired meal served with craft beer pairings. Author and attorney, Michael D. Morgan, unwinds the major theories of the case between courses. Ticket price is all-inclusive. 

Washington Platform Saloon & Restaurant, 1000 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

October 20, 2022 - Harry Baldwin, 1870s-inspired dishes with craft beer pairings

Thursday

6:30PM at Washington Platform

$60

First Course: Fresh fried Washington Platform oysters.

Pairing: Rhinegeist Truth

Second Course:  Ohio Valley Pork & Duck Ragout

Paring: Northern Row Helles Lager

Third Course: Chilled Beet Salad.

Pairing: Urban Artifact Gadget

Fourth Course: Chess Pie

Pairing: Founders Porter

Who Killed Harry Baldwin?

Sales Currently On Hold

In 1879, Harry Baldwin was killed between Washington Platform and City Hall. This true crime is Cincinnati's oldest unsolved homicide. The investigation revealed multi layers of corruption and almost destroyed a brewing empire when wealthy brewer William Schaller was accused of the crime. Murder on the Menu begins with a brief walking tour of the 1879 crime scene. Guests then return to Washington Platform and begin a four-course, nineteenth-century inspired meal served with craft beer pairings. Author and attorney, Michael D. Morgan, unwinds the major theories of the case between courses. Ticket price is all-inclusive. 

Washington Platform Saloon & Restaurant, 1000 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

November 17, 2022 - George Remus, 1920s' inspired menu with Prohibition-era cocktails

Thursday

6:30PM at Washington Platform

 

$65

First Course: Baked Oysters Regency with blue crab, roasted garlic & seasoned crumbs.

Pairing: George Remus Whiskey, neat 

Second Course: Pineapple Rhubarb Jello Salad 

Paring: George Remus Manhattan

Third Course: Chicken Cordon Blue stuffed with ham, swiss & herb butter, served with chive potatoes & green beans almandine.

Pairing: George Remus Old Pal

Fourth Course: Strawberry Grand Marnier Trifle

Pairing: George Remus Hot Toddy 

King of the Bootleggers 

Sales Currently On Hold

Cincinnati's own George Remus is the most fascinating felon from the Prohibition era. A lawyer rather than a thug, he took a unique approach to bootlegging and amassed a fortune. Then things fell apart and he was forced to fight for his life in one of the most sensational murder trials of the 1920s. The rise and fall of George Remus is unwound over a 4-course, '20s inspired meal, paired with Prohibition-era cocktail.

 

Dinner, drink pairings, the story of George Remus, and gratuity is all included in the ticket.

Washington Platform Saloon & Restaurant, 1000 Elm St., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202

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