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Now in its second year, Pike Brewing’s Chocofest plays matchmaker to local chocolates and their boozy counterparts.
Posted by: Jessica Voelker on Feb 08, 2010 at 02:56PM
That’s going to make you thirsty, lady. Chocofest pairs artisan chocolates with local beverages.
Best Valentine’s-related event so far: Thursday, February 11 is Chocofest at Pike Brewing Company from 6-9pm. As such, there will be more than two dozen kinds of chocolate paired with over twenty beers, barley wines, meads, and spirits.
Vendors and products to get excited about include: Clear Creek Distillers from Oregon—they make grappas, eaux de vie, and wine brandies. Claudio Corallo, whose chocolates everyone is always freaking out over, Mount Baker Vineyards (I’m hoping they’ll be pouring some of their very food-friendly late-harvest viognier), absinthe from Pacific Distillery, and typically sold-only-at-farmers-markets Trevani Truffles.
RSVP with Michael St Clair at the brewery by calling 206-812-6613, tickets are $25 at the door.
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Booze 101
Learn all about exotic brandies, Manhattans, and bitters. Plus: snacks!
Posted by: Jessica Voelker on Jan 13, 2010 at 12:00PM
When Chris Bollenbacher was in college he applied for a job at a local wine store. The owner asked him: “if you could have lunch with one person alive or dead, who would it be?” “Galileo,” Bollenbacher replied.
I think that says a lot about the bar manager at Serafina. He’s a chemist, a teacher, a distiller, a historian…lots of stuff. Like Galileo. And he can tell you, in his gentle and deliberate way, about the historical significance of any spirit that you might point to behind the bar.
Like the Drinking Lessons series that Michael Hebb is running over at the Sorrento, Bollenbacher’s Cocktail Tastings are well-worth your hard-earned cash. Plus they include snacks.
All classes cost $45. The next one takes place on Saturday, January 30th at 3pm and explores exotic brandies. On Saturday, February 27th, also at 3pm, learn the history and technique behind the Manhattan. Finally, on March 27th at 3pm, Bollenbacher—who has partnered with Miles Thomas (Tavern Law, Toulouse Petit) in a line of bitters called Scrappy’s —will teach students how to make and use bitters for better cocktails. Call 206.323.0807 for reservations.
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