Beer, bread and prosperity
On Thursday, January 16 at 7:30pm, Museum Cafe Chef Drew Ruiz and guest speaker Bobby DeSeyn of Cavalier Distributing will kick off a mid-month-pick-me-up evening filled with art, drinks, free activities and a lively discussion. Featuring the finer points of pairing beer and bread, with a sampling of rustic, made-from-scratch breads, each recipe inspired from a different period of time as depicted in the museum’s paintings. “The development of cultures revolved around domesticating wheat, raising it for bread and fermenting it for drink- it’s significant to cultures around the world,” Ruiz said. Optional beer samples will be available for $5. 7-9pm. Toledo Museum Art: Little Theater, 2445 Monroe St. 419-255-8000. toledomuseum.org. Free.
Grin and BEAR It
Relax after the holiday season with a night at the zoo. The first of 5 scheduled tastings, Grin and BEAR It is the kick-off event you don’t want to miss. Perfectly located for January, inside the wintery Arctic Encounter habitat, attendees will enjoy a fantastic mix of hors d’oeuvres, a wine tasting, and live entertainment. Bring your friends along, or make it a romantic date night. Each of the scheduled tastings will have a theme, so check future City Papers for updates. 7-9pm. Members, $40/ Non-members, $45. Saturday, January 18. The Toledo Zoo, 2 Hippo Way. 419-385-5721. toledozoo.org
A delicious re-cap
A delicious re-capIts no secret that the 419 has a wide variety of culinary options, and Smash Toledo is the go-to for anything related to the local food scene. Created by Joshua Wagy, Smash Toledo is an online hub featuring the best food and beverages the city has to offer, via user uploaded videos and pictures. Smash’s Instagram has 3K followers and is growing daily, with fantastic tagged photos of local restaurant food. In recognition of last year’s hard work by local restaurants, Smash is throwing their 2013 End of the Year Party. The event will highlight their top 20 user submitted Instagram photos hung in the gallery for all to see. Smash will also give away three awards, based on the amount of “likes” through social media. There will be plenty of Smash merchandise available to take home, and delicious fare will be served. Sunday, January 26. 5-8pm. $25. Gathered Arts Studio, 23 N. Huron. 419-262-5501. smashtoledo.com
