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Competition can be traced back to Biblical times. Cain killed his own brother, Abel, simply because he was angry that his own sacrifice didn’t measure up. We’re not going to be killing anyone over a competition, but we sure are going to brag when we do something noteworthy. This past fall, No. 5 Bistro and…

What is it about a kick-ass patio, a cold beer, and a delicious lunch in the open air that just changes your mood instantly? We aren’t sure, but we can tell you one thing: we’re here for it. Our patio at No. 5 Bistro and Bar happens to be award-winning. (Yes, yes we did just…

Alright. This one’s for our nearest and dearest–our men and women that know a fine spirit when it touches their tongues. Today, we break down the history of whiskey. It probably comes as no shock to anyone that whiskey was originally used for medicinal purposes, primarily as an internal anesthetic and an external antibiotic. Whiskey…

Valentine’s Day, believe it or not, is NOT a Hallmark Holiday. It’s not even a holiday that originated in America! And…if you’re not shocked yet…all the sarcasm intended, it may send you over the edge to know that the original story isn’t even close to romantic. What you’re seeing here is the skull of the…

Does anyone LOVE work? We think the answer may surprise you. Creating something, inventing something, overseeing something, managing something…all of these things give one purpose. And because our roots run deep in the working world around here, we’re kind of fond of work. If you’re new here, welcome! Lamy’s is a pretty special place that’s…

We are so fortunate to be able to Work, Live, and Play in a building that is basically a historical piece of art. Every step we take brings up a memory from the past and in that same step, makes new memories here in the present. When we take in the walls, the floors, the…

You could say that fruit is what started the downfall of humanity. Though, that’s a bold statement to make. But, if one were to believe in biblical truths, history does indeed show us that eating an apple led us to where we are today. Imagine…an apple so perfect that you risked the downfall of man…

Are we really going to dedicate an entire blog post to the history of mac and cheese? You’re damn right we are. We’ll start with this: Liber de Coquina. Liber de Coquina is one of the oldest cookbooks that dates back to medieval times and is still on display in Paris, France. Inside this cookbook…

We’re less than a week into 2023 and boy did we kick off the new year with a bang! No. 5 Bistro and Bar hosted a private celebration on New Year’s Eve and fun, food, and drinks were had by all. It may interest you to know that Mesopotamia was the site of the first…

Adam had Eve. Louis had Clark. Johnny had June. Sonny had Cher. Jay-Z has Beyonce. Since the beginning of time, people have had one another. We were designed to share life with others. Restaurants are no exception. There are often SHAREABLES on the menu for a reason. Plates designed for you to share with others.…