McCrady's Riesling Dinner; Spicy Rare Stout Tapped

EVENTWIRE—Summer isn't quite over, so take this time to quaff your favorite warm weather beverage—especially if it happens to be Riesling. Fancy fine dining spot McCrady's joins with Dr. Loosen Wine Estates to offer a five-course dinner paired with the German varietal. Vintner Dr. Erni Loosen will be present to explain the wines and answer questions. The educational evening starts at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23. Tickets are $120 a person (includes dinner and pairings) and can be reserved by calling McCrady's at 843.577.0025. [EaterWire]

BEER HERE—Lines were out the door when Mount Pleasant darling Westbrook Brewing Company released their Mexican Cake stout earlier in the season and they sold out immediately. If you didn't get a chance to nab the one-time release bottles, then head to beer emporium Craftsmen Kitchen & Tap House on August 31 for their Mexican Cake Summer Tap Out. The bar/restaurant will open their half barrel of the brew and offer south of the border menu pairings. Hurry before the spicy pints disappear. [Facebook]

EVENTWIRE—Tickets are available for the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival Ticket Launch Party on September 18. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample cuisine from area chefs like Frank McMahon of long-standing Hank's Seafood, Kevin Johnson from farm-to-table place The Grocery and many others—you won't leave hungry. The event will be hosted poolside at the Mixson Bath & Racquet Club with music from the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. This is a fun chance to preview the March festival. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased online. [EaterWire]

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