What happens when you combine Tim and Jenni Severson, a date night, and a dinner party themed around The Office? Pure magic—and a little chaos. In Episode 48 of The Kids Are In Bed, we’re breaking down our unforgettable experience at Travail’s Basement Bar, where the cocktails flowed freely, the food was top-notch, and the awkward comedy of Michael Scott and crew came to life in a unique tasting menu.

Here’s what you can expect:

An Office-Inspired Culinary Adventure
The dinner party was a multi-course tasting menu with paired cocktails, featuring everything from a chicken pot pie to a Frosty-inspired dessert complete with crispy potato bits. Each dish was a nod to iconic Office moments, like Michael’s Foreman Grill mishap and the chaos of the Fun Run. The standout? A perfectly executed beet salad (and that’s saying something because we’re usually anti-beet).

Cocktails & Chaos
We sat at the bar—prime real estate for watching the magic (and booze) unfold. Highlights included “the best cocktail” Jenni has ever had out of a thrifted tea cup and beet cocktail with a sweet pear foam. Watching the drinks come together was a show in itself.

Performance Art & Parkour
The night wasn’t just about food. From parkour to an impromptu Fun Run that took us sprinting through the restaurant (yes, really), the evening felt like being dropped into an episode of The Office. And the trivia at the end? Let’s just say not everyone there was a diehard fan.

Laughs, Nostalgia & New Friends
Between meeting strangers who accidentally showed up on the wrong night (but stayed anyway) and reliving some of the best Office moments, the night was full of quirky surprises. Plus, Tim’s Dunder Mifflin T-shirt even got him compliments from fellow fans, proving its magic once again.

If you’ve never been to Travail, consider this your sign. Whether it’s an Office night or any of their other themed experiences, you won’t regret it.