Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are five choice dining and drinking events going on around the Twin Cities:
1) Eat Street Social's Torpedo Room Blast Off
When: Thursday, 6 p.m.
Where: Eat Street Social
What: Eat Street Social's Torpedo Room will be taking a summer vacation after July 3rd so the tiki-themed bar is having a send off celebration. Get in on some half-priced cocktails and free punch if you are dressed in tropical attire. More information about the event can be found here.
2) The Growler Magazine's 2nd Birthday Party
When: Thursday, 6 p.m.
Where: Nomad World Pub
What: The Growler Magazine celebrates 2 years with an event at The Nomad World Pub. The Birthday blowout will include music, silent disco, food trucks, beer-themed movies on the JumboTron, and beer—including special firkins from local craft breweries. Find details and more, here.
3) Gather Brewer-In-Residence
When: Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: Gather by D'Amico
What: Expanding on its chef-in-residence events, Gather by D'Amico at the Walker Art Center is featuring local breweries on the first Thursday of each month throughout the summer. This time around master brewer Kevin Welch of Boom Island Brewing Company brings samples of Brimstone Triple, Silvius Belgian Pale, and Hoodoo Duble. Food pairings are available and reservations are recommend. Find more information here.
4) Tour de France at Birchwood Cafe
When: Kicks off Sunday, 8 a.m.
Where: Birchwood Cafe
What: The Tour de France kicks off on Sunday and Birchwood Cafe is on top of the action by showing it on the big screen. While watching the spandex-y excitement, Birchwood invites you to have an au lait, French press, Quiche Lorraine, or chocolate eclairs. There is also a race inspired turkey burger featured all month long with red grape rosemary salsa, bleu cheese walnut spread, and roasted garlic scape aioli. Check out details here.
5) Letherbee Fernet Launch Party
When: Tuesday, 9 p.m. to Midnight
Where: Muddy Waters
What: Chicago's Letherbee Distillers is in town to launch their very own Fernet. The botanically based spirit—"Hate it or love it, there's no in-between"—makes its debut at Muddy Waters on Tuesday. The Lyn-Lake spot is welcoming the unique spirit to town with a launch party featuring $5 shots of the libation. Here's proof.
Also of Note: Hey, our nation is celebrating its independence this weekend. The Taste of Minnesota action has moved out to Carver County due to flooding. Saint Paul can still see fireworks but over at the State Capitol mall rather than Harriet Island so keep that in mind. Minneapolis tradition Red, White, and Boom takes place this weekend with tons of food and family friendly activities. The World Cup knockout round continues over the weekend and here are our picks for the best places to watch.
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