01/19/2025
End of This Era Well, that’s it, folks. The doors are closed, the last cocktails have been served, the goodbyes have been said, and the lights are off.These past few weeks have been bittersweet. Thank you all for showing up, sharing your memories, enjoying that final cocktail, and picking up one last bottle. Your support, not just now but over the past few years, has meant everything to us. To all the regulars—we’re going to miss seeing you, catching up, and hearing the laughter that filled the cocktail room.To our amazing staff, our second family—we couldn’t have done this without you. You are the most talented, fun, creative, and intelligent group we could ever hope to work with. What we accomplished together is nothing short of incredible. Honestly, I can’t imagine not seeing you every week. Thank you for making Forge & Foundry a place we loved and that others loved too. Your joy and dedication shone through every day, and we’re going to miss you the most!One thing I want to leave you with: it’s tough for small businesses, especially during the long Minnesota winters. If you love a local spot and want them to thrive, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE support them. Now more than ever, they need your patronage to keep going.As for what’s next? Well, first, rest. We’ve been at this for almost five years (another five if you count the planning and learning), through a pandemic, all while raising teenagers. It’s been a lot. It’s time to take a break—watch our kids compete on the high school swim team, slow down, and just be. And when we’re ready, we’ll figure out what’s next… or maybe we won’t.Until we see you again.Thank you again, from the bottom of our hearts. Much love,Andrew and Christie