Drawing: Chefs Consortium pairing of local beer/food at City Beer Hall
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This Thursday, November 20, there's a fundraiser for the Chefs Consortium at the City Beer Hall in Albany that will be pairing local beers with locally-produced foods. We have a pair of tickets to the event, and we're giving them away.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question in the comments:
What are two local things that pair well together?
This could be anything -- food, places, activities, whatever. We'll draw one winner at random, that person gets the pair of tickets.
Featured breweries at the event are: Chatham Brewing, Crossroads Brewing Company, Nine Pin Cider Works, and Rare Form Brewing Company. Beers (and cider) from those places will be paired with food made with products from Hawthorne Valley Farm, Honest Weight Food Co-Op, Hudson Valley Farm Hub, Northwind Farms, and R & G Cheese works.
The event starts at 6 pm on Thursday, Novemeber 20. Tickets are $35 each, and include $1 off drinks all night at the City Beer Hall and a 20 percent discount ticket for dinner there. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Chefs Consortium's educational programs.
Important: All comments must be submitted by 10 am on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be part of the drawing. (Normal commenting guidelines apply.) One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment. The winner will be notified via email by noon on Wednesday and must respond by 7 pm that day.
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All Over Albany and Me!
... said Ron on Nov 18, 2014 at 10:38 AM | link
Dinosaur BBQ pulled pork and Browns Brewing Company Pale Ale! The best!!
... said Cookie on Nov 18, 2014 at 10:39 AM | link
Pomodoro Pizza & Wings
... said Michelle on Nov 18, 2014 at 10:42 AM | link
Stooping in center square with a few bottles of Nine Pin Cider. There have to be a few fall days hidden around the corner before we go full snow... right?
... said Trish on Nov 18, 2014 at 10:43 AM | link
Dinner at New World and a movie at the Spectrum
... said Sita on Nov 18, 2014 at 10:49 AM | link
Druthers Mac& Cheese plus any of their delicious beers.
... said boya3706 on Nov 18, 2014 at 10:50 AM | link
Huge mug of beer and a bratwurst at Wolff's Biergarten
... said Ben K. on Nov 18, 2014 at 10:54 AM | link
Walkable neighborhoods & the geographical distribution of coffee shops.
... said ethan on Nov 18, 2014 at 10:57 AM | link
Cask and Rasher's COJO wings and Crossroads Black Bear Stout
The perfect cold weather mini-roadtrip south of Albany
... said Josh K. on Nov 18, 2014 at 10:59 AM | link
The Hudson and swimming.
... said Trojan Morse on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:00 AM | link
Craft beer & the Beer Hall
... said fuddley on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:01 AM | link
Ironweed Rye and a smoky local gouda from the Cheese Traveler!
... said Jack C on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:02 AM | link
Two local things that pair incredibly well together are a box-full of mini pastries from Crisan and my stomach (and a locked door -- stay away, my pastries!).
... said Nicole on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:03 AM | link
Price Chopper's impending name change and zero f*cks.
... said -S on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:05 AM | link
indian ladder's apple cider donuts with a tierra roaster's mug of coffee
... said jess (jamesjake) on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:08 AM | link
Easy level: Cider donuts and Thacher Park
Tougher level: A bike ride in the Heldebergs followed by a sub from Andy's
... said Katie on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:13 AM | link
Running at the Corning Preserve and the Brunching at the Iron Gate Cafe.
... said Kelly on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:14 AM | link
Walkable bridges and the Hudson!
... said Jennifer on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:18 AM | link
Schenectady farmer's market and a Persian Bite wrap
... said Liz on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:27 AM | link
Dinner at City Beer Hall with a show at The Egg
... said KGB on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:29 AM | link
A quiet evening skate at the Plaza followed by some comforting pub food at Hill Street Cafe
... said Jeff D on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:37 AM | link
The Saratoga Racetrack and day drinking.
... said Jeff M on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:37 AM | link
Adirondacks & hiking
... said Lisa on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:45 AM | link
Malt barley and hops....
... said JG on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:50 AM | link
A hike in the ADK, followed by some Druthers pretzels bites & cheese beer dip!
... said Jen on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:52 AM | link
Autumn foliage and Thacher Park
... said RR on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:55 AM | link
Congress park in the summertime and the shops on Broadway
... said Manny on Nov 18, 2014 at 11:56 AM | link
Dinosaur ribs and a pint of Apehangers.
... said Len on Nov 18, 2014 at 12:04 PM | link
fall days and walks through the pine bush
... said adam on Nov 18, 2014 at 12:04 PM | link
St. Patty's day & McGeary's!
... said MesEsq on Nov 18, 2014 at 12:07 PM | link
Coffee and crodos from The Crisp Cannoli
... said Elle on Nov 18, 2014 at 12:27 PM | link
Take out from Honest Weight and a blanket for a picnic in Washington Park.
... said Amanda on Nov 18, 2014 at 12:30 PM | link
Mozz Sticks and Melba sauce
... said mo on Nov 18, 2014 at 12:34 PM | link
Snowing and Complaining
... said Spoon on Nov 18, 2014 at 12:35 PM | link
nine pin cider and capital Q bbq
... said ab on Nov 18, 2014 at 12:36 PM | link
Diversity and the various venues where it is sought and celebrated.
... said Joe A on Nov 18, 2014 at 12:52 PM | link
A donut from Cider Belly with a class of Brown's Porter.
... said Tara on Nov 18, 2014 at 12:52 PM | link
Ducklings and the Empire State Plaza Reflecting Pond
Foodwise: Nine Pin Cider and CBH truffle mac!
... said Jenna on Nov 18, 2014 at 1:05 PM | link
Chatham Maple Amber and watching the leaves fall while sitting by the fire.
... said Kate on Nov 18, 2014 at 1:08 PM | link
This weather and a hot drink from stacks.
... said julie on Nov 18, 2014 at 1:17 PM | link
Summer in Albany and Alive @ Five.
... said Debra on Nov 18, 2014 at 1:19 PM | link
warm weather and local festivals
... said Jordan B on Nov 18, 2014 at 1:20 PM | link
Daily Grind coffee and a cold, cold morning.
... said spencer on Nov 18, 2014 at 1:21 PM | link
Albany and Troy, and their respective cozy wine bars.
... said ATS on Nov 18, 2014 at 1:24 PM | link
Dinner and an FreeQX show at the Hollow.
... said C. on Nov 18, 2014 at 1:25 PM | link
1 Part Nine Pin Cider + 3 Parts Browns Brewing Brown Ale = Candy Apple Brown Ale
... said Sam C on Nov 18, 2014 at 1:27 PM | link
campfire and friends
... said Rick on Nov 18, 2014 at 1:49 PM | link
Lucas Confectionery + TSB Music Hall
... said Brian on Nov 18, 2014 at 2:01 PM | link
Fall and a chowder made from farmer's market ingredients.
... said Melanie M. on Nov 18, 2014 at 2:49 PM | link
Farmers Market in Troy followed by lunch at The Grocery
... said K on Nov 18, 2014 at 3:00 PM | link
Freezing steering wheel and a steaming coffee
... said Ryan on Nov 18, 2014 at 3:01 PM | link
Ice and climbing!
... said RC on Nov 18, 2014 at 3:13 PM | link
I'll be out of town, so don't pick me, but here's a pairing for my perfect (last) Sunday:
A chilly November walk in Washington Park paired with cozy browsing in Dove&Hudson Books afterwards. The best.
... said Laura on Nov 18, 2014 at 3:59 PM | link
Long drives and Stewarts coffee
... said Julie on Nov 18, 2014 at 4:20 PM | link
A beer from Brew and First Friday artwork.
... said Eva on Nov 18, 2014 at 4:21 PM | link
A Bombers burrito and a beer from Brew!
... said Amanda S. on Nov 18, 2014 at 6:27 PM | link
A picnic in the Albany Rural Cemetery is well paired with a meatball sub from Roma Importing in Latham.
... said Big 'Vic' Proton on Nov 18, 2014 at 9:07 PM | link
Corning tower observation deck and a sunny snowy day.
... said rana on Nov 18, 2014 at 9:09 PM | link
The Ruck and Football
... said Brian on Nov 18, 2014 at 9:48 PM | link
A sightseeing tour on the Dutch Apple and a Davidson IPA
... said Kobe on Nov 18, 2014 at 9:54 PM | link
The City Beer Hall Chefs Consortium pairs great with my birthday (Nov. 20)!
... said Brianna on Nov 18, 2014 at 10:56 PM | link
Kegs and eggs
... said Jordan on Nov 19, 2014 at 7:30 AM | link
Dinner at the Stewart House Garden Bar and a concert at Athens Riverfront Park.
... said Andrew Karl on Nov 19, 2014 at 7:46 AM | link
Hearty bread and chicken soup
... said henry on Nov 19, 2014 at 8:28 AM | link
Beer and wings at the Ruck!!!
... said llcwine on Nov 19, 2014 at 9:12 AM | link
A drink at New World and a movie at the Spectrum.
... said capgirl on Nov 19, 2014 at 9:35 AM | link
Nine Pin cider and a bowl of Yanni's bisque
... said krisg on Nov 19, 2014 at 10:14 AM | link