{"id":2438,"date":"2016-08-17T13:14:50","date_gmt":"2016-08-17T17:14:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2438"},"modified":"2016-08-17T13:15:06","modified_gmt":"2016-08-17T17:15:06","slug":"venus-spirits-event-winemaker-dinner-and-more-at-santa-cruz-food-lounge-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/santacruzfoodie.com\/?p=2438","title":{"rendered":"Venus spirits event, winemaker dinner and more at Santa Cruz Food Lounge this week"},"content":{"rendered":"
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There is an MJA Vineyards winemaker dinner at the Food Lounge Aug. 19<\/p><\/div>\n

Attention fine wine, spirit and beer lovers: the Santa Cruz Food Lounge<\/a> is hosting events you can enjoy on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Aug. 18-20, 2016.<\/p>\n

Thursday: Venus Spirits Meet the Maker & Tasting<\/strong><\/p>\n

The event is from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with local spirit maker Sean Venus of Venus Spirits. At 5:30, doors open and the kitchen begins serving food; there is a limited selection that night (cheese plate and\/or chicken entr\u00e9e) and people can pre-purchase online<\/a> to receive a discount and ensure the food doesn\u2019t sell out. At 6:30 p.m., guests will learn the story behind the local distillery and the craft of making spirits as Venus leads attendees through six tastings of his award-winning agave, gin, and whiskey. A special crafted cocktail by Venus mixologist Andrew Hansen will conclude the evening. Cost for the spirit tasting and talk is $25; buy tickets at eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Friday: MJA Winemaker\u2019s Dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chef Rachel Hughes of Tanglewood Catering<\/a> is collaborating with MJA Vineyards<\/a> for a multi-course dinner with wine pairings beginning at 6:30 p.m. Kristy Dawn Silveira and winemaker Marin Artukovich of MJA Vineyards will be present. Wines served will be Sauvignon Blanc (paired with watermelon\/feta skewers), Chardonnay (with Burrata, beet and pancetta salad), Pinot Noir (pork medallions with smoked cherries and apple\/potato mash), Merlot (\u201cForest Floor\u201d savory nut crumble, roasted wild mushrooms, micro scallions and braised short ribs). The dessert course is Cabernet Sauvignon with bittersweet chocolate pot de cr\u00e8me with chocolate-covered coffee beans. Tickets are $75 with wine and $65 without. Buy online at eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Saturday: Biergarten<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Food Lounge<\/a> debuted a summer beer garden series in June, and it continues today from noon to 7 p.m. There will be many beers available plus German-style food. There is lots of patio seating and a relaxing atmosphere. Free admission; attendees pay separately for food and drinks. The event is pet- and family-friendly.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Location<\/strong>: Santa Cruz Food Lounge, 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz<\/p>\n

Contact Info<\/strong>: www.scfoodlounge.com<\/a>, info@scfoodlounge.com<\/p>\n

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