Midtown Cocktail Week 2013
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The celebration returns for its sixth annual presentation
SACRAMENTO, CA – Next Wednesday, Midtown Cocktail Week creators Erick Castro and Joe Anthony Savala will celebrate the start of their 6th annual weeklong celebration that brings together a population of local bartenders, fine spirits, fresh products, and artisan cocktails. Celebrating and promoting Sacramento’s artisan cocktail movement, MCW will feature nightly events and pop-ups at a variety of restaurants throughout the city including Hook & Ladder Manufacturing CO., Blackbird, Grange, and Red Rabbit – each of which who have been making tremendous efforts in the city’s movement. Educational events begin on Thursday night with highlights that include presentations by celebrated cocktail historian and writer David Wondrich and ‘Drunken Botanist’ author, Amy Stewart.
In the week, Aug 21st through August 25th, the city will be live with cocktail inspiration with the bounty of unique events popping up all over town. It is rather evident that the spark in Sacramento has attracted some of the most inspirational cocktail minds from communities across the country. The event presented by Midtown Business Association, in partnership with Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau, Sacramento365.com, Mutineer Magazine, Bols, and The Citizen Hotel is shaping up to be worth the trip this week no matter where you call home. For those that care to join Industry America in Sacramento at Midtown Cocktail Week, here are some of the events that we plan to check out! See you there!
Thursday, August 22nd
7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Kaiseki Dinner- Traditional Kaiseki dinner by Chef Billy Ngo and Chef Brian Mizner
Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Company, 1630 S Street, Sacramento
Kaiseki or kaiseki-ryōri is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner. The term also refers to the collection of skills and techniques that allow the preparation of such meals, and are analogous to Western haute cuisine. Featuring the Yamazaki, Hakushu and Hibiki whiskies of Suntory. Will also feature Sake, Japanese beer, Japanese tea service and a Koto performance.
9 p.m. to close
It Takes Two to Tiki Event & Bartender Cocktail Competition, Diplomatico
Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar, 2718 J Street, Sacramento
Join Red Rabbit for It Takes Two to Tiki. Event will include a three legged race style tiki cocktail competition, Aloha Polynesia dancers and delectable tiki and tropical concoctions whipped up all night by some of Sacramento’s best craft bartenders. Exotic sounds from far away lands & atmospheric ambient fx provided by Shaun Slaughter. If you are interested in participating in the cocktail competition, please contact Matt Nurge at matt@theredrabbit.net.
9:30 p.m.
David Wondrich Punch Party Pop-up
Scandal Lounge, The Citizen Hotel, 926 J Street, Sacramento
David Wondrich will be making some of his punches from his latest book “Punch: The Delights (and Dangers) of the Flowing Bowl. Punch available until it’s gone! Food and full bar will also be available for purchase.
Friday, August 23rd
9 p.m. to close
Molecular Drinks, Olmeca Altos
Centro, 2730 J Street, Sacramento
Come experiment with eccentric cocktails featuring Olmeca Altos at Centro from 10-Midnight.
Pour House Spots and Pops!, Pernord Ricard
Pour House, 1910 Q Street, Sacramento
Shaken shots and cocktail popsicles brought to you by Pernod Spirits. Live music starts at 10 p.m.
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