at 2289 Minnehaha Avenue East, Maplewood
In 1928, at the height of Prohibition, the 5-8 Club opened amid the high living flapper era operating as a "speakeasy" serving beer and liquor illegally, along with a light food menu, to its thirsty patrons. "Speakeasies," a uniquely American word by the way, got their name because those wishing to enter a "speak" were advised to knock softly at the door and speak quietly (easy) to the doorkeeper so that no law enforcement authorities could overhear their conversation. Prohibition itself, dubbed the "Noble Experiment," became law on January 16, 1920 with the passing of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution. The United States remained officially "dry" until Prohibition was repealed by the 21st Amendment December 5, 1933. By the end of just the first year of Prohibition, illegal booze was a big business, there being twice as many "Speaks" in the U.S. as there had been legal drinking establishments prior to Prohibition. Clearly, America's appetite for beer, wine, and liquor did not diminish during Prohibition — it just went underground. In 1925 alone "the Feds" seized over a million gallons of liquor and seven million gallons of beer.
Maplewood 5-8 is Maplewood based place and this enity listed in Diner category. Located at 2289 Minnehaha Avenue East MN 55119. Contact phone number of Maplewood 5-8: (651) 735-5858
Nestled on the border of bucolic Maplewood and South Orange in New Jersey, the Cedar Ridge Cafe & Bakery boasts the best scones around! Come have one of their famous sconewiches. If you come on Saturday you can have a Maple Bacon Scone with a fried egg. Who could ask for more?!
An exceptional place to visit if you are interested in exploring down town St. Paul, as it offers an impressive view of the city as you sit and enjoy a cup of coffee and a sandwich or pint of beer and a sandwich. Stop in today before or after you experience one of the many fun things that St. Paul has to offer such as concerts and sporting events.
Now open-- a new restaurant and bar on the East Side of St. Paul! We serve coffee, espresso, and homemade pastries weekdays from 7-8, hot breakfast weekdays from 8am-11am, brunch on the weekends (9-2), lunch every weekday, and great food and drink all day long, with local beer and a full bar. Owned and managed by Eastsiders, we love our neighborhood and can't wait to serve you.