McMenamins, the ubiquitous chain of brewpubs, is turning 40 years old! Did you know many of their locations are in rehabilitated historic properties, and at least nine are on the National Register of Historic Places? There’s a lot more to them than just tater tots and beer.
To celebrate, host Claudia Meza is joined by our very own producers, Giulia Fiaoni and John Notarianni, to discuss our most- and least-favorite McMenamins. Which are haunted? Which are actually good date spots? Which ones previously employed us?
McMenamins locations discussed in today’s show:
Edgefield
Kennedy School
Olympic Club
Crystal Ballroom
Blue Moon Tavern
Back Stage Bar
Grand Lodge
Rams Head
(Did you really read all the way down here just to see Claudia’s cool Breeders shirt? Here you go!)
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