Hal Coppone was found gunned down locked in his secret secured vault. Who was the perpetrator? We found out in our latest Cooking Club gathering, “Chicago Speakeasy Murder Mystery”
First, I just wanted to thank everyone who came for getting into the thick of things by being in costume. Everyone did an excellent job looking like their character, and it was great! (Don’t look now, but you’re role-playing!) Also to note, it was Evan’s first night away from home, meaning that us ”Clubbers” could be as raucous as we’re naturally drawn to be.
Everyone arrived in style, and after a CD intro to the game we dove straight in to introducing some facts about our characters, as well as getting drinks and appetizers out.
The food was delicious, and the drinks flowed in our newly converted home-to-speakeasy.
Greg (Ernie “Bet a Million” G. Ambler)- Antipasti
Desiree (“Silky” M. Adam)- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms with Parmesan
Jason (Billy “The Kid” Thrower)- Crusty French Bread
Paul (Eddie “Socks”)- Green Bean Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Fried Shallots
Jeanette (Molly M. Awbsterr)- Chicken Scallopini
Jessica (Malissa F. Orrthot “Scoop”) - Warm Apple Cake with Caramel Pecan Sauce
John (S. Treighton Harrow) – Bathtub Gin Bar Drinks
Rebecca (Anna Maria Carlotta Sassine “Torchy”) - A variety of delicious wines, thanks Becca!
After a long night of throwing out juicy clues about one another, we had to make our accusations. Interestingly enough, none of us guessed right! I guess it was easy getting distracted by the corrupt DA (me!) and his hired assasins, Billy and Torchy, or by the backstabbing “Socks”, or the conniving mastermind G. Ambler and his expert bootlegger driver (Molly) or even the career minded intrepid reporter, “Scoop.
We should have known that “Silky” M. Adam (Desiree) was the perpetrator. Smuggling herself into Hal’s vault with Coppone himself, then gunning down the mobster and secreting out his loot through underground tunnels using her standard bootleg liquor shipment. She woulda gotten away too if it weren’t for those crazy kids.. *fist shake*
03/06/2009 at 2:55 PM Permalink
What fun! I love the costumes. You have the cutest wife in the world.
11/06/2009 at 11:28 AM Permalink
She’s a firecracker alright!