JULY 2 0 1 7 22 FOOD + DRINKS
KATCH ME OUTSIDE
Outdoor speakeasy opens in Astoria
By ERICA LOWENKRON There’s a new speakeasy in town!
Katch Gastropub and Eatery in
Astoria is opening its outdoor
speakeasy on Thursday, July 13,
at 8 p.m. It will be the perfect
place to go back in time — without
having to use a time machine
— every Thursday night while the weather’s
nice. This 1920s-themed bar will make you
feel like you’re sneaking some booze during
Prohibition.
The speakeasy will be in Katch’s
courtyard, an outdoor space with a view of
the stars and a covered area to protect you
from potential rainstorms.
According to Katch’s new owner, Bill
McSorley, visitors to the bar will “go
through the inside of Katch, and there
will be curtains to hide it like a speakeasy.”
The drapes will be closed at all times and
there will be a doorman. McSorley even
wants to set up a code word to get into
the speakeasy to enhance the experience.
Once inside, visitors will be greeted by a
mix of live music and a playlist with music
from the 1920s and ‘30s.