DISH IV: RAISE A GLASS!


Moderated by Rand Richards Cooper
Monday, October 3, 8 PM | FREE

Hartford, Connecticut - Real Art Ways presents Dish IV: Raise a Glass! A discussion of what has become one of the most interesting new Connecticut products; wines, spirits and liqueurs. This free event is on Monday, October 3 beginning at 8 PM. After the discussion, Real Art Ways will host a beverage sampling in the galleries. Real Art Ways is located at 56 Arbor Street in Hartford's Parkville neighborhood. For more information call 860.232.1006 or visit realartways.org

Rand Richards Cooper of Bon Appetit will moderate the panel and lead a discussion about the growing movement in Connecticut towards local, sustainable foods and organic cuisine prepared at some of Connecticut's most revered eateries.  

Joining Rand Richards Cooper will be:

Jason McClellan, Owner of Olde Burnside Brewing Company
Olde Burnside Brewing Company specializes in creating Scottish style brews; they are releasing a new Scottish Beer, Highland Wild this September.

Michael Boissy, Founder of Ripe
Ripe is a series of cocktail mixers created from fresh squeezed juices and other natural ingredients.

Manny Mangiafico, Representative from Peel
Peel are all natural fine Italian liqueurs made from organic produce.

Louis & Margaret Chatey, Owners of Westford Hill Distillery Westford Hill Distillery blend European tradition with American craftsmanship to create clear fruit brandies made from 100% natural fruit from the orchards of the northeast.

Adam von Gootkin, Co-Founder of Onyx Spirits
Onyx Spirits is a new start up distillery that recently released their first spirits in April. They will be soon taking part in the Farm to Chef Program.

...and more to be announced.

ABOUT DISH
DISH is Real Art Ways' discussion series on the restaurant business, with discussions and tastings with the area's most outstanding chefs and restaurateurs. Previous 'DISH' events explored front-of-house operations, the farm-to-table movement and local chefs.

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