Join us for our first Street Fest! We will have Barbour Street closed from 2nd to Horne Street. Featuring local vendors, a car show, DJs from Oak City Soul, and of course delicious food and beverages! Join in on the fun after the Downtown Clayton Trick or Treat with our Trunk or Treat, costume contest, and pumpkin painting contest.

You’ve been caught again. This time, the evidence is French.

Our next Small Talk Series takes us across the Atlantic for an evening of French wine, French-inspired small plates, and a little culinary mischief.

Step inside the speakeasy, where the doors are closed, the lights are low, and the wine is worth getting caught for. Inspired by the intimate wine bars and late-night tables of France, this is an evening built around good bottles, thoughtful food, and the kind of conversation that tends to linger long after the last course.

Expect a carefully curated selection of French wines paired with a series of French-inspired small plates—rich, rustic, elegant, and meant to be enjoyed in good company. From the first pour to the final bite, each course is meant to tell a little story about the food and wine of France.

Of course, there’s a catch.

You’re officially entering the Speakeasy as an accomplice.

Your charges include excessive appreciation of French wine, possession of dangerously good food, and conspiring to have an exceptionally good evening.

Your sentence: An intimate evening of wine, food, and conversation.

Your parole: Highly unlikely.

Come hungry. Come curious. And whatever you do, don’t ask too many questions. Just kidding! Your night will be hosted by a knowledgeable and helpful representative of these French wines. Ask all the questions you'd like!

Limited seating. One evening only.

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Dinner and a show! Live Jazz provided by SweetLife <3

The next transfer has been approved.

For one night only, our speakeasy becomes a portal to Portugal, where ancient vineyards, rugged coastlines, and centuries-old winemaking traditions await behind locked doors.

Your sentence includes a multi-course tasting menu, each dish carefully paired with exceptional Portuguese wines selected to reveal the remarkable diversity of one of Europe's most captivating wine regions. From vibrant Atlantic whites to bold reds born from steep mountain terraces, every pour uncovers another piece of Portugal's story.

As with every Small Talk Series event, seating is intentionally limited and the location remains discreet. Once the doors close, there are no distractions—only remarkable food, extraordinary wine, and conversation among fellow inmates who appreciate the finer things in life.

Parole is not guaranteed. Wine is.  

Thursday August 27th - 6:30PM

$78 per person - gratuity included

For one night only, our inmates are dreaming beyond the prison walls.

Locked away in Crescendo's hidden prison-themed speakeasy, we've assembled a menu inspired by the one thing every captive longs for—the open shore. Escape with us through an intimate evening of coastal-inspired tapas, each thoughtfully paired with hand-selected wines that evoke salty breezes, sun-soaked beaches, and the freedom of the sea.

With seating limited to just 20 guests, this exclusive dinner experience offers a guided tasting through beach-inspired flavors in an atmosphere where every bite feels like a small act of rebellion.

Whether you're serving time or simply looking for a night unlike any other, you'll enjoy an unforgettable evening of exceptional food, perfectly paired wines, and a chance to momentarily trade prison walls for ocean views—at least in spirit.

Only 20 seats available. No parole required. Advance tickets, a must! Price includes gratuity.