Stories from the Room

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Fifty years of history, one brick building, and the stories that make Friar Tuck's worth coming back to.

Fifty Years. A Party Worth Having.
Our Story
June 2023 · 5 min read

Fifty Years. A Party Worth Having.

In June 2023, Friar Tuck's celebrated a half-century in Nevada City with a weeklong celebration, two musicians per night, and a street party that reminded us why we do this.

The Fire, the Rebuild, and the Hearts & Hands of Nevada City
History
March 2002 · 8 min read

The Fire, the Rebuild, and the Hearts & Hands of Nevada City

At 4:20 AM on March 20, 2002, a fire gutted everything. 100 firefighters. 25 agencies. 17 hours. And then the community showed up.

The Sherwood Forest Room: A Room Built from Art
The Space
Staff · 4 min read

The Sherwood Forest Room: A Room Built from Art

The fiber-optic tree and trellis didn't exist before the rebuild. Local Nevada City artists spent months creating something entirely new. Here's what went into it.

Why We Created the Friar Society
Membership
2020 · 5 min read

Why We Created the Friar Society

We wanted to recognize the people who had made Friar Tuck's part of their lives. A hundred artisan glasses, a hundred numbers, and a deeper sense of belonging.

Greg Cook: The Man Who Built This Room
Legacy
December 2016 · 7 min read

Greg Cook: The Man Who Built This Room

He was 24 when he opened Friar Tuck's. He wore handmade friar robes. He believed in wine, music, and the power of a table with good food on it. He changed this town.

Why We Changed How We Source Our Food
Kitchen
Ongoing · 6 min read

Why We Changed How We Source Our Food

Farm partnerships, the Gold Country Food Hub, and a commitment to seasonal cooking. Our kitchen director on how the menu evolved and where it's going.

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