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Tomme Touring Chicago
The DOBO is blowing into the Windy City next week for a series of appearances
Hey Chicago -- Tomme will be in town next week doing a series of appearances and events around the city. During the day he'll be visiting a number of accounts (keep your eyes peeled if you've got a favorite bottle shop), but during the evening he's confirmed for appearances at the locations below. Drop by and say hello if you get a chance!Monday , April 2The Fountainhead1970 West Montrose AvenueChicago, IL 60640(773) 697-8204website: http://fountainheadchicago.com/Tuesday, April 3The Publican837 West Fulton MarketChicago, IL 60607(312) 733-9555website: http://thepublicanrestaurant.com/Wednesday, April 3/span>The Rocking Horse2535 N MilwaukeeChicago, IL 60647(773) 486-0011website: http://www.rockinghorsechicago.com/To add these events to your iPhone, Android or desktop calendar, visit our Calendar page.
Beer Dinner: Trattoria Acqua
Join Lost Abbey (and some other great San Diego craft breweries) for San Diego's Best Craft Beer Dinner, an evening of fine food and beer pairings hosted by Trattoria Acqua in La Jolla.
Amuse
Fennel Pollen-dusted ScallopZucchini & Yellow Squash Capellini, Garlic Shingles, Saison Sauce Grenoble paired with Ballast Point Brother Levonian Saison and The Lost Abbey Brother Levonian Saison
Soup & Salad
Curried Scotch Egg Salad & Mirliton SoupMicrogreens, Rauchbier Vinaigrette, Dijon-Wee Heavy Reduction, Smoked Sea Salt paired with Ballast Point Barrel-Aged Piper Down Scottish Ale and Ballast Point Abandon Ship Smoked Lager
First
Creole Barbecue ShrimpLardon, Petite Rosemary-IPA Biscuit, Pilsner-braised Chard, Brown Ale Gravy paired with AleSmith Anvil ESB
Second
Cinnamon-dusted Pork TenderloinJalapeño-Sweet Potato Hash, Cilantro Pesto, Chocolate Stout Pepita Mole paired with The Lost Abbey Lost & Found Ale
Dessert
Chocolate Porter CheesecakeEspresso Cookie Crust, Imperial Stout Ganache, Vanilla Vodka Chantilly paired with AleSmith Speedway Stout
Endnote
Chestnut BeignetBourbon Maple Glaze, Autumnal Spiced Sugar paired with The Lost Abbey Bourbon Barrel-aged The Angel’s Share
The dinner is $45 per person. Reservations can be made by calling Trattoria Acqua at (858) 454-0709.Event Location:Trattoria Acqua1298 Prospect StreetLa Jolla, CA 92037-3632(858) 454-0709[map]
Appearance: Philly Beer Week - Sidecar Bar & Grille
Join Tomme Arthur for his final appearance during Philadelphia Beer Week at The Sidecar Bar & Grille. Details are available here:The Sidecar Bar & Grille2201 Christian StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19146(215) 732-3429» Website
Appearance: Philly Beer Week - Jose Pistola's
Join Tomme for an appearance at Jose Pistola's in Philly during Philadelphia Beer Week.Details:Jose Pistola's Restaurant263 South 15th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19102-5035(215) 545-4101» Website
Appearance: Philly Beer Week - The Bishop's Collar
Join Tomme & Company for an appearance at The Bishop's Collar during Philadelphia Beer Week.Details and location are as follows:The Bishop's Collar2349 Fairmount AvePhiladelphia, PA 19130Tel: (215) 765-1616» Website
Appearance: Philly Beer Week - Monk's Cafe
Meet Tomme Arthur & company for the Lost Abbey / Port Brewing night at Monk's Cafe. Rumor has it Tomme will be breaking out a keg of Duck Duck Gooze, so if you've never had it, this will be your chance. Details below:Monk's Cafe264 South 16th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19102-3358(215) 545-7005» Website
Appearance: Philly Beer Week - Nodding Head
Sam, Tomme & Old Beer at Nodding Head
What would Philly Beer Week be without a visit from our old friend Sam Calagione, President and Founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery? This year, he’ll be joined by another trailblazer in the world of craft beer, Tomme Arthur of Port Brewing and Lost Abbey in San Diego.These two amazing brewers have agreed to provide us with 5 (five !) beers EACH from their personal stashes of VINTAGE offerings. That’s 10 (ten !) aged versions of some of the most sought after beers in the world…each paired with specially selected tasty hors d’Å“uvres meant to both delight and perhaps challenge your tastebuds.All of this deliciousness will be butlered to you while you mingle with your friends to the sounds of Kevin Hanson and Friends. This intimate party will surely be one of the most talked about events of this or any other Beer Week for years to come.Don’t miss it.$80 per person includes beers, food, music, tax and gratuityTickets are TRANSFERRABLE, but NON-REFUNDABLETickets are available at Nodding Head or by phone at 215.569.9525Nodding Head Brewery & Restaurant1516 Sansom StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19102-2811(215) 569-9525
Appearance: Philly Beer Week - Varga Bar
Come meet Tomme Arthur at Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey night at Varga Bar during Philadelphia Beer Week.Details are available on the Varga Bar website:Varga Bar941 Spruce StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107-5736(215) 627-5200» Website
Appearance : Philly Beer Week - Grace Tavern
Come out and meet Tomme Arthur at Grace Tavern during Philly Beer Week. Here's the details:Grace Tavern2229 Grays Ferry AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19146-1134(215) 893-9580» Website Details
Lost Abbey Dinner & Art Show: Jsix, San Diego
Celebrate Beer Week by joining Jsix and Lost Abbey for a pairing of exquisite hors d' oeuvres and beers in a showing of the inspired artwork of The Lost Abbey.Along with the fine foods of Jsix, the evening will feature the following Lost Abbey art pieces and beers:
- Angel's Share - Oil on Canvas
- Avant Garde - Oil on Canvas
- Carnevale - Chalk and Pencil
- Cuvee de Tomme - Chalk and Pencil
- Deliverance - Oil on Canvas Beer not yet released
- Devotion - Chalk and Pencil
- Duck Duck Gooze - Oil on Canvas
- Gift of the Magi - Chalk and Pencil
- Inferno - Oil on Canvas
- Judgment Day - Oil and Canvas
- Lost and Found - Chalk and Pencil
- Red Barn - Oil on Canvas
- Serpent's Stout - Oil on Canvas
- Ten Commandments - Chalk and Pencil
- Witch's Wit - Oil on Canvas
Guests will also receive a Lost Abbey tulip stemware glass. For more information, please contact Jsix at (619) 531.8744, or at the address below.Date & Time: November 12, 2009, 7pm - 9pmPrice: $20 (includes food, beer tastings and stemware)Location:Jsix616 J Street (corner of J and 6th)San Diego, CA 92101Tel: 619.531.8744» Google Map
Appearance: Food & Beer Fest at the Hotel Del Coronado
Head brewer Mike Rodriguez will be appearing along with Lost Abbey beers at the Hotel Del Coronado for an evening Food & Beer Fest. Coronado Brewing and Ballast Point will also be on hand.Location:1500 OceanHotel Del Coronado1500 Orange AvenueSan Diego, CA 92118(619) 522-8490Details on the web here: Food & Beer Fest at the Hotel Del Coronado
Appearance: Eastern Standard, Boston, MA
Join Tomme Arthur for a night of food and beer pairings at Eastern Standard in Boston.Location:Eastern Standard528 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215-2606(617) 532-9100
Appearance: Belgian Beer Fest, Boston, MA
Join Tomme Arthur and others at Beer Advocate's Belgian Beer Fest in Boston, MA.For more details and ticket visit: http://beeradvocate.com/fests/bbf
Appearance: The Crossings at Carlsbad
Join Tomme Arthur for and evening of food and beer pairings at The Crossings at Carlsbad.» Click here for more information» Click here for tickets
Appearance: O'Brien's, San Diego
Come meet Tomme Arthur and enjoy and evening of Port Brewing and Lost Abbey beersLocation:O'Brien's4646 Convoy St # 117San Diego, CA 92111-2315(858) 715-1745
Appearance: Toronado, San Diego
Meet Tomme Arthur and enjoy an evening of Port Brewing and Lost Abbey beers.Location:Toronado San Diego4026 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104(619) 282-0456
Appearance: Ritual Tavern, San Diego
Meet Tomme Arthur and enjoy fine food an beer pairings.Location:Ritual Tavern4095 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104-2601(619) 283-1720
Appearance: Tomme Arthur Experience at Stone World Bistro
Meet Tomme Arthur during cellar archives night at the Stone World Bistro. From The Stone World Bistro site:
Tomme is coming over and bringing twenty, yes we said TWENTY, of his special brews with him, including rare editions and archived ales. Expect to find selections from Port Brewing as well as The Lost Abbey, both on tap and in bottles. Don't miss your chance to talk shop with Tomme over a pint or two of his awesome beers. We'll even have a special price on Lost Abbey glassware so you can take your glass home with you after your pint is all gone.
Location:Stone World Bistro1999 Citracado ParkwayEscondido, CA 92029760-294-7866
Appearance: Tratoria Acqua, La Jolla
Meet Tomme Arthur and sample a variety of his beers paired with Tratoria Acqua's world-renowned Italian cuisine.Location:Trattoria Acqua1298 Prospect StLa Jolla, CA 92037(858) 454-0709
Appearance: Phil's BBQ, San Diego
Meet Tomme Arthur and taste a variety of Port Brewing and Lost Abbey beers at Phil's BBQ in the Midway district in San Diego.Location:Phil's BBQ3750 Sports Arena Blvd(at Hancock St)San Diego, CA 92110(619) 226-6333