Brewers Plate Beer Fest - Philly
Type: Happenings
Start Date: 4/2/2006
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Brewers Plate Fest
April 2, 2006
Reading Terminal Market
12 and Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA
4pm - 7:30pm
A Food Fest with Amazing Beer... or a Beer Fest with Amazing Food?
Over 15 regional breweries and restaurants will be matched at stations throughout the market, each offering two dishes paired with a complimenting handcrafted beer. This 2nd annual craft brew and gourmet restaurant showcase will benefit the Fair Food Project, a program of the 501c3 nonprofit White Dog Foundation. The White Dog Foundation works to establish a Local Living Economy by connecting family farmers and their natural products with profitable new markets; increasing people's commitment and access to Buy Fresh/Buy Local; and painting a vision of an environmentally sustainable future for our region wherein all people are valued. Ticket price is $45 in advance and $55 at the door. Last year's event sold out, so buy your ticket today! Click here for tickets and more information.
Some participating beers include: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Iron Hill, Victory, Yards, Nodding Head, Heavyweight, Triumph, Flying Fish , and Stoudt's.
Some participating restaurants include: General Lafayette Inn, Standard Tap, Fork, Tria, Marigold Kitchen, Thomas' Restaurant and White Dog Café.
Don't miss the VIP Reserve Beer Pairing Session prior to the Brewer's Plate from 2-4pm! Tickets are $100, and must be purchased in advance This exclusive pairing session includes samples featuring heritage breed meats and exquisite vegetarian creations prepared by chef Greg Ling of Raw and premium reserve beer developed by brewmaster Bill Covaleski of Victory Brewing Company. Greg and Bill will join pairing expert Marnie Old as she guides you through the tasting and an in depth discussion on contrasting and complimenting flavor pairings. Space for this session is limited to100 people, so don't delay. VIP tickets include admission to the main event.
Purchase tickets online or call 215-386-5211 x102
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