Welcome.

Welcome to Paper Crane

Tonight, you’re not just attending a cocktail tasting—you’re stepping into a carefully crafted story.

As you arrive, we invite you to relax into the space. For the first hour, let the evening unfold slowly. Enjoy a glass of wine, savor small bites, hydrate, and take in the art around you. Feel free to wander, ask questions, and immerse yourself in the textures and tones of both the visuals. I’ll be here to offer insight—whether it’s about the pieces on the wall or the cocktail menu you will imbibe shortly.

Once we settle in, the tasting will begin in sync with a cinematic journey. The film you’ll see features a tasting menu at its core—each course, I have reimagined as a cocktail. These drinks are not just inspired by the dishes onscreen—they’re a conversation between flavors, emotions and film, served with intention and a sense of play.

Each cocktail is introduced with a “commercial break”—a nod to the charm of television viewings past. These brief interludes feel vintage, familiar, and strange all at once. But they also serve a purpose: each one hints at the flavor, story, or mood of the cocktail you’re holding, helping you discover connections between what you’re tasting and what you’re watching. They’ll play more than once to give you time to sip, reflect, and engage at your own pace.

Need a break? Just let us know. We’ll pause the film—this is your evening, meant to be savored slowly, like a good story or a meaningful drink shared with friends at home.

Welcome again, and enjoy.