Night of Fire at Flour & Barrel: A 4-Course Dinner + Drink Pairings
Four courses, four drinks, and one very fiery reason to cancel your other plans.
Shannon
January 30, 2026
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If your ideal evening involves fancy plates, smoky flavors, and a little main character energy, Night of Fire at Flour & Barrel Kitchen and Bar is calling your name. This one-night-only experience brings 4 courses, 4 drinks, and 4 straight pours together in one perfectly paced (and slightly dangerous) dinner adventure.
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