Plat du Jour at The Ordinary; Annual 'Jerky Off' at EMB

THE ORDINARY WIRE—Chef Mike Lata and team announced the launch of an affordable daily special dubbed "The Ordinaries" (at The Ordinary), as they hinted at in a previous interview. Lata stated, "You could come in and say 'I'll have The Ordinary' and have a full meal and it would be the best value." Sunday, January 18 marks the first plat du jour for the raw bar on Upper King, which will encompass a "Southern-style fritto misto" with soup or salad, sides and a dessert for $35. [EaterWire]

EVENTWIRE—Meet the brewer behind Stillwater Artisanal Ales, sample some beers and chow on tasty snacks, like salt and pepper pork belly with cherry mostarda, next Thursday, January 23, for only $10. Craftsmen Kitchen & Taphouse will host the meet and greet event, starting at 5:00 p.m. [Facebook]

JERKYWIRE—Also for $10, tiny space Elliotborough Mini Bar is hosting their annual "Jerky Off." Dried meat enthusiast and bartender Ben Lucas invites patrons to bring their dehydrated creations to the bar and compete for best. Visitors to EMB, on January 23, can buy in to sample different specimens and vote for their favorite. Last year, entries had colorful names like "Knock Knock Merguez Who" and "Whisky Dick Boiler Maker." [Facebook]