UYE Humpy Hour | Federalist Public House & Beer Garden

Where «The Federalist Papers» & Pizza Meet In Perfect Harmony
SITREP
Some pretty thoughtful statements coming from The Federalist Papers. The brain child of three (3) very literate founding fathers: Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison. This first quote explains a lot to me why it’s to the advantage of the Federal government to stay in conflict…
* «The operations of the federal government will be most extensive and important in times of war and danger; those of the State governments, in times of peace and security.»
― James Madison
I think the distinction between a «democracy» and a «republic» was never so eloquently & succinctly stated…
* «It is, that in a democracy, the people meet and exercise the government in person: in a republic, they assemble and administer it by their representatives and agents. A democracy, consequently, must be confined to a small spot. A republic may be extended over a large region.»
― Alexander Hamilton
Another chestnut I tripped over…
* «Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government.»
― James Madison
John Jay distrusted government as much as he distrusted organized religion…
«It is too true, however disgraceful it may be to human nature, that nations in general will make war whenever they have a prospect of getting anything by it.»
― John Jay,
And MOST interesting (disturbing?)…
* «Democracy is the most vile form of government.»
― James Madison
Well, moving on from history…*cough* let’s have some PIZZA and MEATBALL Sandwiches!
THE SETUP
The Federalist Public House is this UNIQUE structure in Midtown Sacramento that is constructed out of Shipping Containers welded together! How’s THAT for «Pre-​Fab»?
It’s bit awe-​inspiring in fact to be sitting INSIDE these former WalMart & Target slave labor sweat-​shop textile industry transport devices of cheap products too!
With numerous metal picnic-​like tables, the décor is minimalist, the utensils & napkins conveniently left inside standalone old metal sleeves (that USED to be inside the metal frame that housed all the silverware — like you would see in your elementary school cafeteria — or prison)
But it works! And if it keeps prices down, then I’m all for this utilitarian approach.
HAPPY HUMPY HOUR!
Leave it to our delightful and lovely Katie G. — Unilocal Sacramento’s Marketing Assistant — to wrastle us all up together and trek to The Federalist! It was fun to see seasoned stalwarts like Ang, Jefferson L. and David O., some of our favorite couples like Jessica & Paul, Clay & Vicky, and Katie & Greg. Newbies like Chris & Dylan. And then of course our fearless leader himself, Alex L.
LE MENU
We ordered at the counter and selected the menu items and/​or the drinks we wanted to have, be given a number, and then move back to a table of our choice.
Lots of people got the Italian Meatballs that came 3 to a bowl with sauce and bread slices ($ 8). I got the Italian Meatball sandwich itself that came with an Arugula salad ($ 9). There were also some great pizza pies ($ 12-​$ 15).
The food was tasty and the brews were refreshing. All-​in-​all, a rousing great time!
THE LOWDOWN
An excellent stop in Midtown Sacramento for delicious Italian fare and refreshing ales!