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Dining Your Way through Oktoberfest!

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It’s not quite October, but close enough that local restaurants are rolling out the Oktoberfest menus. Here’s a round up of the local specials heralding the Bavarian culture that has been celebrating these festivities since 1810.

Amber Rose kicked off their Oktoberfest beer special which allows you to enjoy your first Beck’s Oktoberfest, Amber Bach or Goose Island Harvest  for just 10 cents all month long.  The y will also feature a different schnitzel special each week and of course brats are available for lunch all month long.

Chef Keith Taylor at Savona in Centerville has a special menu offering options like wurst salad, warm potato salad, german slaw, wiener schnitael, beef rouladen, choucroute garni and apple strudel.  Taylor offers this menu in homage to his late mentor, Chef Dieter Krug, whom he worked under at L’Auberge and often was a guest chef at Savona, where they perfected them menu items.

L’Auberge is running a special 3 course pre-fixe meal for $25 until
Oct. 8th that includes:

First Course: choice of German potato salad or Bavarian sausage salad
Second Course: Octoberfest chicken with stuffing or roasted pork schank with red red cabbage
Third Course:  warm apple strudel

Rue Dumaine is offfering an Oktoberfest celebration on Thurs, Oct 6th.  You’ll have the option of a German beer tasting featuring Erdinger Hefewiezen Oktoberfest, Sam Adamas Oktoberfest  and Ayinger Oktoberfest – Marzen for $12 or pairing German wines with this special menu created by Chef Anne:

Sauerkraut balls over German mustard crème
Obatzda –Limburger cheese-butter spread, served with handmade soft pretzels
Hot slaw with apples and bacon
German potato** salad
Tartlet of Alsatian Munster and roasted mushrooms
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Rinderrouladen served with potato puree and braised red cabbage – beef stuffed with a pickle spear, carrot stick, house made German-style ham and a smear of German mustard. It is seared then slow braised in beef stock. Served with Yukon potato puree and braised red cabbage seasoned with bacon, onion, red wine vinegar and sugar.

Grilled trout with celery sauce and Schupfnudeln (potato dumplings)

Gemischtes Würstchenteller- 2 varieties house made sausages served with kraut (with juniper, caraway, apples**, onions, bacon and beer), spaetzle and German mustard

Apple** strudel- phyllo wrapped apples with raisins, walnuts, sugar and spice
Petite Black Forest cake

** designated locally grown items

Bourbon Chicken Finds A Home

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After 11 years of serving up bourbon chicken  at area fairs and festivals, Louisiana Grill has found a permanent home in the South Towne Shopping Center on St Rt 725 (there’s no sign up yet-it’s coming).  In the space that formerly housed Meadowlark, the carpet’s been stripped, the walls once adorned by local artwork have been turned into large chalkboard menu’s lining an aisle leading you to order at the counter.

The menu gives you options of their signature bourbon & rice in 3 sizes- as a small bite for $3.69, a small entree at $6.49 or large for $8.69.  Add an order of pinto beans and it’s their Holy Trinity.  Next on the menu is the Jambalaya- slightly spicy and hearty with  chicken, rice and shrimp  with a slice of cornbread offered in 2 sizes for $7.49 and $9.69.  If you prefer yours with a bit more of a kick as I do, each table has a bottle of Sriracha sauce right along with the salt, pepper and ketchup.  Also on the menu:  a bourbon chicken sandwich, Texas toast BLT, smoked sausage, biscuits and gravy, french fries as well as sweet potato fries.  Down the road  a Sunday brunch will be added and there are plans to hold beer and wine tastings or private parties on Sunday evenings.

Spicy food just calls for a hearty beer and I was excited by the selection of craft beers that were offered as well as a small wine selection. Of course, in true southern tradition,  sweet tea is also readily available.

My visit to the eatery was on the second day they were open and a sign on the door mentioned they are still on temporary daytime hours, but expect to be open nights by the end of this week.  The restaurant will be closed on Monday’s.  There is seating for about 40 guests, though Dana, the owners daughter, shared that the expect to do quite a bit of carry out business.  She also mentioned future decorating ideas and perhaps the addition of a tv, which I hope happen soon, as the place currently has a kind of boxy, unfinished feeling.  But overall the food was tasty, the portions good and the service was quite friendly.  I look forward to visiting again soon!

Louisiana-Grill, Home of Bourbon ChickenTM
2094 Miamisburg-Centerville Road
Dayton, Ohio 45459
937.436.3028     Fax 937.436.3097

Lunch and Dinner:
Tuesday – Thursday: 11am – 9pm
Friday and Saturday: 11am – 10pm
Sunday: 10am – 3pm
Closed Monday

Celebrating 32 years with 6 course feast

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Having overcome recent issues that threatened the future of this Dayton landmark, L’Auberge is celebrating their 32nd anniversary with a six course feast being offered this Fri, Sept 16 and Sat, Sept 17.  As owner Josef  Reif so elegantly shared in an email to his regulars, ” We are so fortunate to have been a part of your lives and to be able to continue to fulfill your culinary desires.” As part of the celebration L’Auberge welcomes back former General Manager Brian DeMarke. Brian, who is currently working for Vinter Select, an Ohio wine importer, will serve as a Guest Sommelier for the weekend.  The menu for the $100/person anniversary celebration is listed below:

Sashimi of Gingered Blue Fin Tuna with Mussels

Brian DeMarke

Hudson Valley F oie Gras
Mission Figs, Butternut Squash, Port Wine Glaze

Arborio Risotto
Oregon Chanterelle Mushrooms and Truffle Butter

Candy Cane Beets Salad
Fennel Confit and Goat Cheese

Beef Wellington
Mushroom Duxelles, Dauphinoise Potato
Sauce Perigueux

Soufflé Chocolate

3 Course Meal Deal For September at L’Auberge

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L’Auberge has announced it will run a September 3 course meal deal in the Bistro for $25.95.  Reservations are always encouraged and can be made at (937) 299-5536 for this Kettering restaurant located just south of Stroop Rd at 4120 Far Hills Ave.

Starter:
Andalusian Gazpacho Soup served Chilled
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European Greens, Beets and Apples with House Dressing

Entrees:
Wild Alaskan Cod served with Local Heirloom Eggplant and Sauternes Wine Sauce
–or–
Ohio’s Best Chicken Pot Pie
–or–
Beef Bourguignon with Home Made Spaetzle

Dessert:
Local Peaches and Ice Cream

Top Chefs Cook for Glen Helen

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Photo Credit: Itinerant Studio

On Sunday, Sept. 11th at 4pm Glen Helen will host their 2nd annual culinary adventure to  benefit the Raptor Center.  Through its rehabilitation efforts the Raptor Center admits 150-200 birds of prey each year for rehabilitation, and is able to release more than half of them back into the wild.  Through its education efforts, the Center reaches thousands of people each year, who hopefully gain a greater understanding, appreciation, and concern for raptors and other wildlife.

The following  chefs  will prepare a bountiful six-course feast with local foods sourced from area growers:

Kim Korkan and Mary Kay Smith : The Winds Cafe

Doug McGregor and Margaret Mattox : Seasons Bistro and Grille

Carrie Walters : Dorothy Lane Market

Elizabeth Wiley : Meadowlark Restaurant

Margo Blondet:  Sidebar
Guests will enjoy music, complimentary wines, and a raptor meet and greet.  Tickets are available online at glenhelen.org for $150 each.

Be A Part of Dayton’s Party of Parties!

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Masquerage is the signature annual event of AIDS Resource Center Ohio, raising critical unrestricted funding for individuals infected, affected and at risk of HIV/AIDS.  Since Masquerage’s  inception in 2002,  “Dayton’s Party  of Parties” for a cause has become the fastest growing, must-attend event in Dayton, bringing people together to have a great evening, generate greater awareness of HIV/AIDS issues and raise much needed funds to benefit client services and people living with or affected by this disease.

It takes hundreds of volunteers to pull off an event this size.  From artists and designers that can help with the decor, to bartenders and servers to keep the smiles on everyones faces.  We’ll need folks to work event check in, coat check and even first aid.  A crew is needed to work the silent auction area and so many other behind the scenes jobs that help keep the party going for an expected 1000 guests this year.

We’ll spend the week of Oct 11th transforming the RoundHouse at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds into a decadent venue for the 10th anniversary Masquerage, to be held on Sat, Oct 15th.

So if you’re willing to pitch in and help ARC Ohio by volunteering, sign up here, or contact [email protected] or by phone at 937-461-2347 x 2029.

Olive Wants to Sweeten Your First Friday

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Here’s your chance to grab a sweet treat this First Friday night as Olive- an urban dive opens from 5 -9pm to serve up dessert and a beverage for $7.  Whether it’s some of the homemade cheesecake or a serving of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, you’ll be sure to enjoy the fresh ingredients and friendly service that Olive is fast becoming know for.  And in keeping with the artsy feel of First Friday’s, you can check out featured artist Melissa Esmond works displayed in the restaurant.

While you’re there, you may want to pick up a ticket to their Friday, September 16th Urban Nights Pre Fixe Dinner as well.  Last we checked there were about 18 seats left.


Reserve Your Free Breakfast Entree at Chick-fil-a

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Chick-fi-A is inviting you to start your day with breakfast on them.  To get your free breakfast you’ll need to visit their website  www.chick-fil-aforbreakfast.com to reserve the free Chick-fil-A® breakfast entrée of your choice. Reservations may be redeemed Sept. 6 – 10 during breakfast hours (6:30 to 10:30 a.m.) at the selected restaurant by presenting a printed copy of the personal invitation received upon making a reservation on the website. The offer is limited to one free breakfast entrée per customer, per restaurant during the five-day period.

Customers will have up to nine breakfast entrées to choose from, including the Chick-fil-A® Chicken Biscuit, Spicy Chicken Biscuit, Sausage Biscuit, Chick-fil-A Chick-n-MinisTM (three-count), Chicken, Egg & Cheese Bagel, Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit, Chicken Breakfast Burrito, Sausage Breakfast Burrito and the new Multigrain Oatmeal. Entrée choices may vary by restaurant.

There are 6 Chick-fil-a’s in the Dayton area including in the Fairfield Commons Mall and  Dayton Mall, one on  Miamisburg Centerville Road in Washington Township, another on Fairfield Road in Beavercreek and at the Benchwood exit off I-75.

September Starts With “The Taste”

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This Thurs, Sept 1st from 5-9pm  Lincoln Park Commons will be filled with the sweet and savory smells of over 3 dozen area eateries, as they host the 23rd Annual The Taste festival!

Local jazz guitarist Chris Bowman will play a combination of jazz, R&B and rock music to keep the crowds swaying as they line up for samples from the 30+ eateries scheduled to appear.

Advance tickets run $20, buy at the event and they’ll add on $5.  Children under 10 are $10.  As with any Fraze events, expect lines and remember you can’t bring outside drinks and purses are subject to searches.

Kettering-Moraine-Oakwood Chamber of Commerce presents this annual event as a fundraiser for the Chamber, and every year I’m amazed at the number of restaurants that show up for this event. Here’s the most current list of participants:

10 Wilmington Place Fresco
Amicis Gordon Food Service Marketplace
Atrium Grille & Deli Kohler Catering/Presidential Banquet Center
Baskin Robbins LaRosa’s Pizzeria Kettering
Belmont Catering MCL Restaurant & Bakery
Bellyfire Catering McCormick & Schmick’s
Brio Tuscan Grille Moore Dessert Please!
Butter Cafe Ovations Food Services
Cake, Hope & Love Panera Bread
Chef Jeff’s Culinary Company SideBar
Cheryl’s Cookies Tacqueria Mixteca
Christopher’s Restaurant That Crepe Place
Creatif Catering The Artichoke Grill
Crocodile Louie’s The Hawthorn Grill
Dixie Dairy Dreem The Oakwood Club
Donatos Pizza The Rusty Bucket Corner Tavern
Elsa’s on the Border Trader Joe’s
Figlio Italian Bistro and Bar W.g. Grinders
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse

Enjoy an Urban Nights Dinner at Olive!

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Opened in July, Dayton’s hottest new restaurant has been offering lunch and Saturday brunch to raving fans.  But owner Kimberly Collett has postponed adding dinner service for a couple of reasons.  First, her lunch has been busier than planned, exceeding her predictions of how much product she’d need – area farmers supply most of the ingredients for for their fresh, made from scratch and locally sourced menu.  Secondly,  due to a rainy planting season and low harvest Olive has had to enlarge their buying circle and spend a lot of time picking up product or as Kimberly describes it, “meeting farmers in parking lots to make an exchange.”

But wait no longer- Olive, an urban dive (at the old Wympee on the corner of Third and Wayne) is offering a Prix Fixe menu for Urban Nights, Friday, September 16th! The 6:30pm seating still has seats left, but you’ll want to reserve quickly, the later seating is already sold out. You can purchase your tickets on their website.  According to their website “we’ll get you off to adventure downtown in an hour and 30 minutes!”

Here’s the menu:

warm bread with cinnamon spun honey
house salad with choice of dressings
tiropita triangles and salt cod fritters
marinated shish kabobs: vegetable & tofu or vegetable & steak
over a bed of our indian basmati rice and black beans
pastry chef’s choice cheesecake & our urban press coffee

house beverages and tax included
cash tip for staff appreciated

please arrive on time. we will begin dinner promptly!

*vegetarian options on all courses*
BYOB in an insulated bag or small cooler ~ no corkage fee
community style seating for the evening

Beer Week Concludes With AleFest Saturday

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It seems only fitting that the proper way to conclude beer week is with a huge beer bash and that’s exactly what Joe Waizmann, organizer of the 13th annual AleFest is planning.  Over 4000 beer fans are expected to take over Carillon Historical Park this Sat, Aug 27th from 2-6pm.  According to Waizmann, the event will be “bigger and better than ever with more than 350 beers from about 140 breweries – an all time high,”  listed here if you want to look.

One of the highlights of the fest will be the Cask Ales being tapped. These beers are  brewed from traditional ingredients and matured in the cask from which it is served. As Chappy’s co-owner Lori Yanko  explains, “these beers have a different mouth feel because they are self carbonated as opposed to poured with co2.  Breweries will often release variations on their specialty brews, for instance the Great Lakes  we’re pouring this Friday night is a special cask of dry-hopped Commodore Perry,  as opposed to their regular IPA.”

Look for the following Cask Ales- and expect them to disappear quickly:

  • Heavy Seas Loose Canon IPA Dry Hopped in Cask
  • Left Hand Milk Stout
  • Thirsty Dog Belgian Tripel with Cherries
  • Thirsty Dog Druid Farmhouse Ale
  • Two Brothers Resistance Oaked IP
Tips from Making the most of AleFest  from Fest Veterans

“A designated driver would be a good idea,” suggests Peter W, Dayton’s Premier Event Photographer (AleFest does offer a $10 designated driver ticket- if you have a friend that is really patient, better yet- arrange to have a sober driver await your call for a ride home).

“Get there early – the lines fill up fast, so if you wait until later to arrive you’ll be waiting in long lines and wasting precious beer drinking time,” shares Elise H, who biked 10 miles for the beer of it on Tues and highly  recommends the event for next year!

“Wear something cool and comfortable.  Plan out what you really want to try first. You never know what could be on a very limited supply, so you don’t want to miss out. Try the stuff you have never had before first,” advises Brain A, a local homebrewer.

“Take notes of the beers you like and those that, God forbid, you don’t.  If you don’t like something it will save youfrom buying a whole 6-pack down the road. Have a great time seeing friends! Check out the beer gear too,”says Marty B, Beer Week Committee Member

“Don’t worry about running out of tickets. As the afternoon wears on, some of the vendors get more generous with their pours,” offers Steve S, a veteran of early AleFests.

Budget conscious beer drinkers will want to get their AleFest ticket in advance for $35, you can pick it up at over 60 area bars and fine beer merchants, or purchase online or you can buy it at the park for $40.  Your ticket includes a cute little sampling glass, but don’t beg the volunteers pouring to fill it up.  Their is a sample line printed right on it  Bring extra money for snacks which will be available from 5th Street Deli, Chappys Tap Room & Grille, & Dorothy Lane Market and to pick up a cool beer collectible, if that’s your thing.   Phat Like Dad will be playing tunes in the gazebo and you may want to bring a portable chair and set up a home base for when you need a break.

BIke Miami Valley – The Rebirth!

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For decades Bike Miami Valley has played an important role in the development of the cycling community in the Miami Valley. As many of you heard at the Miami Valley Cycling Summit, Bike Miami Valley is being reborn with a new vision and mission to meet the current needs of cyclists in the region. They need your help and hope you will join them for a Meet-Up at Brixx to review where the organization has been, what is currently being done and how you can utilize your skills and interests to make an even greater impact.
The meeting will be on Tues, Sept 20th upstairs at Brixx (500 East 1st Street, Dayton)  and servers will be available if you would like some food and a tasty beverage.  For more info checkout the event on facebook.

Bring Your Tomato to Figlio Week

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Peter Danis, owner of Figlio in the Town & Country since 2003, sends out a quarterly newsletter that always has a friendly tone and shares a tidbit of his family life with customers.  It’s one of those restaurant I often forget about, since it’s not easily visible, so each time I get this newsletter it reminds me to go there more often.  Here’s an excerpt from the latest
newsletter:

I was talking about how much I loved my tomatoes with Laurie last week and she said “Wouldn’t it be great if you could bring your own tomato to a restaurant and have them use it in a salad”.   As I sipped my second glass of wine I gave some thought to this and said:  “Why not at Figlio”?
She thought I was joking… but I wasn’t.    By the time I finished my wine I decided to create
“Bring Your Tomato to Figlio Week” starting next Monday August 22nd through Saturday, August 27th.
(Why is it that I always find more inspiration during the second glass of wine?)

So here’s how it works.  If you order the Caprese Salad while dining with us next week, bring in your favorite tomato and give it to your server.  We’ll then have it sliced and used on your salad. Your tomato from your backyard.     Local. Seasonal.  Organic.

As a special incentive to make next week even more meaningful, Laurie and I will donate $1 to The Foodbank for every Caprese Salad ordered when we use your tomato.
We can help others through the bounty of our own backyards.

The Caprese Salad at $6.25 makes a perfect start to a meal or  the seasonal strawberry salad is a great choice.  Figlio is especially known for their wood grilled pizzas and according to manager Leanne Sunderman, one of their most popular creations this summer has been the ahi tuna pizza- pan seared tuna on a creme fraiche wasabi sauce topped with snow peas and broccoli and finished with an asian sauce for the perfect hot and sweet combination. Following in a close second is the grilled asparagus and chive pizza with prosciutto, drizzled with a balsamic gaze.  Pizzas run about $10 – $13.

You’ll want to save some room for their  creme brulee, chocolate mousse, tiramisu or while it’s available the strawberry shortcake.

Figlio is open for dinner starting at 5pm Monday through Saturday and they even have a small private dining room, perfect for a business meal or rehearsal dinner.  For more info or reservations call them at  937.534.0494.

Urban Nights Crew Needed!

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Love Downtown?
Volunteer to be on the Urban Nights Crew!
The Downtown Dayton Partnership needs you to help with Urban Nights on Friday, September 16, 2011. Urban Nights is a free event that showcases downtown’s housing, visual and performing arts, and other creative spaces. Approximately 100 businesses and organizations will be participating in the event, and expected attendance is 30,000+.
Shifts are from 4:45-7:30 p.m. and 7:15-10 p.m. You will be contacted before the event with details on everything you need to know for your shift. Crew Members are needed for the following duties:
*Shuttle Guides – shuttles are offered to help patrons get to some of the participating locations – guides will help direct patrons on the shuttles, answer questions and explain what each stop is for
*Walking Guides – serve as a guide for a designated area of downtown and help answer patron questions, provide directions, etc.
* Info Table – assist in supplying event materials to patrons and answer questions
* Survey Crew – ask patrons a short list of survey questions at the info tent and in other key areas of downtown

If you can help please send an email to Krystal Luketic with your full name, phone, preferred job and shift and t-shirt size. Sign ups end Aug 31st.

Cheers – It’s Beer Week!

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Ok, it’s longer than a week, with nine days of events celebrating craft beers all over the region.  Long been celebrated across the country, last year was the debut of  Dayton Beer Week.  Now in it’s 2nd year, the committee of 8 organizers have reached out to new participants and  expanded the number of beer-centric events to over 30 tastings, dinners, and even a bike ride.   Official events are registered on the Dayton Beer Week web site, where promoters pay $50 to help defray administrative and advertising costs. Net proceeds will be donated to the Miami Valley Restaurant Association’s scholarship fund.

Here’s a day by day guide of Beer Events happening this week, however you may want to check our calendar as more events keep popping up!  Also look to the right hand column for links to more info about many of these events.  If you’d like to add an event to our calendar submit here.

Friday, August 19

Dayton Beer Week KICK-OFF PARTY! at Spinoza’s  4 -11pm
Beer Tasting at Arrow Wine & Spirits Centerville  5 -7pm
Stone 2010 Russian Imperial Stout keg tapping at Chappy’s 6pm

Saturday, August 20

Pints, Putters & Pink Balls at Kittyhawk Golf Center Noon
Beer Tasting at The Greene  6 – 9pm
Belgian keg tapping of Brugse Zot Unfiltered Belgian Pale Ale at Chappy’s  6pm

Sunday, August 21

Dayton Beer Week – Beer Pride Parade at Oregon Arts District  4:30 PM
Enjoy this video from the 2010 parade!
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Special Tapping and Opening Ceremonies at Thai 9  5:00 PM – 08:00 PM

Monday, August 22

Merchant Du Vin Beer Tasting at Chappys Tap Room & Grille   6:00 PM – 08:00 PM
Troegs Invasion Tap Takeover at Blind Bob’s Tavern  7:00 PM – 09:00 PM
Craft and Specialty Buckets at J-Alans  All Day Event
Rogue Night at South Park Tavern

Tuesday, August 23

Biking for The Beer of It  at A Taste of Wine  6pm
Epic Brewing Beer Dinner at Spinoza’s  7-9pm
Founders Draught Blast at Chappys 7-9pm
Bell’s Brewery tasting at King’s Table 5-10pm
Left Hand’s Blackjack Porter tapping at The Pub at The Greene
Samuel Adams Stein Hoisting Competition at Fox-n-Hound
Samuel Smith Beer Dinner at Carvers 6:30pm

Wednesday, August 24

A.Y.O.B. at Archer’s Tavern  5:00 PM
Green Flash Brewery Tasting at 5th St. Wine & Deli  5 -7pm
Off Centered Foot Stomp at Trolley Stop 5pm
Beer Tasting with North Coast Brewing Co. at Spinoza’s  6-9pm
Mt. Carmel Brews with Kathleen Dewey at Blind Bob’s Tavern 6-8pm
Sierra Nevada Tasting at Chappys Tap Room & Grille  6:30 8:30pm
Dogfish Head Beer Tasting at The Caroline  7pm
Great Lakes draughts at Flanagan’s Pub begins at 4pm
Duvel Belgian Golden Strong Ale Glass wpurchase night at Thai 9 6pm
Goose Island cooking with beer at Culinary Company
Belhaven House of Beer Happy Hour at The Pub at The Green 6-10pm
Once a Year Beers Tasting at Brunings Wine Cellar

Thursday, August 25

Firkin Drag Race at Lucky’s Taproom and Eatery  5:30pm – 2:30am
5 course Summer Beer Dinner  – SOLD OUT at Citilites  6pm
Beer Tasting with Ommegang Brewing Co.at Spinoza’s  6-9pm
Mt Caramel Beer Tasting 7 – 9pm RSVPs please  at A Taste of Wine
Cavalier Tastings at Arrow Wine Far Hills 5:30- 7:30pm
Brewkettle takes over South Park Tavern
Goose Island Sour Ale & Vintage Reserve Ale night at Archer’s Tavern
Sierra Nevada craft beer sampling at Kroger Marketplace Englewood 3-5pm
Belgian Golden Strong ale, Duvel served in limited release glasses at King’s Table

Friday August 26, 2011

Beer Tasting at Arrow Wine & Spirits Centerville   5 – 7pm
Special Great Lakes Tapping at Lucky’s Taproom and Eatery 5 – 7pm
Red Carpet Rollout at Trolley Stop  7pm
Great Lakes tapping at Chappy’s 8-10pm
Goose Island Brewmaster Beer Dinner at Meadowlark  7pm
Brewery Ommegang tasting at Culinary Company 4-7pm

The finale of Beer Week will be the 13th annual AleFest which takes place on Sat, Aug 27th at Carillon Park.  Gates open at 2pm and participants receive 20 sampling tickets and a souvenir beer glass.  Deciding which of the 300 beers you’d like to taste may be the hardest part of that day.   We’ll post another article later in the week with our tips for surviving Alefest, but be sure to buy your ticket in advance, it will only be $35, at the door you’ll pay $40.  And it’s not a bad idea to line up a designated driver now!  Cheers!

Tastes of The Greene This Thursday

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On Thursday, Aug 11th seventeen eateries will be set up on the Town Square for an evening of tasty treats at The Taste of The Greene.  This annual event runs $15 if tickets are purchased in advance (at guest services) or $20 at the event. Sampling starts at 5pm and
will run until 9pm. Beer and soda will be available for an additional cost.

The line up of restaurants this year includes:
Adobe Gila’s
Asian Gourmet
BD Mongolian Barbeque
BRIO Tuscan Grill
Caribou Coffee
Cheryl & Co
Chipotle
Fleming’s
McCormick & Schmick’s
Noodles & Company
Panera Bread
Pasha Grill
That Crepe Place
The Pub
The Wine Loft
Yoba

The proceeds form this years’s Taste of the Greene will support Victoria Theatre Association, while the beer proceeds will help AIDS Resource Center Ohio.

For more information, check out The Greene.