In the late 60's in Halifax, Nova Scotia taverns were not open on Sundays but "lounges" were allowed to be open as long as food was served. A friend and I went to the Acadian Room lounge one Sunday♠ afternoon in the long gone Acadian Hotel on Hollis Street. We asked for a quart of beer each and the waiter informed us that we could not drink unless we ordered food. I asked him what was the cheapest thing on the menu and he replied "Cheese and Crackers". I asked the price and he replied "It's complimentary". We enjoyed several beer over several Sundays with complimentary cheese and crackers.
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