Half-Price Brunch; Wine Supper at Butcher & Bee

DEALWIRE—Restaurant with a rooftop bar Stars is offering half-price Saturday brunch to food and beverage employees. Industry members should bring a current pay stub to take advantage of the deal. Brunch is served from 10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.—that gives workers plenty of time to prep for a dinner shift. [HCS]

BEER HERE—On July 22, Charleston will be the first city to sample Hootie's Home Grown Ale. The beer is a collaboration between popular rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, Charleston-based Palmetto Brewing, and Florida brewers Rock Brothers and Cigar City. Grab a six pack and start singing "Only Wanna Be with You." [Facebook]

DINNERWIRE—Wine whisperer David McCarus will host a pop-up wine supper at Butcher & Bee on Sunday, August 3, at 6:00 p.m. The evening will feature rare bottles and a four-course dinner from chef Stuart Tracy. McCarus' excitement for wines is infectious, so prepare for an exciting and educational evening. Tickets are $75.00 and are available online. [City Paper Tickets]