Dish IV: Raise a Glass! Happening at Real Art Ways!

This year's theme is DISH: Raise a Glass! It is taking place on October 3rd at 7pm and it an event for all you local foodies that you are not going to want to miss. Check out the line up! Our conversation will turn to what has become one of the most interesting new Connecticut products; wines, spirits, beers and liqueurs moderated by Rand Richards Cooper of Bon Appetit. After the discussion, Real Art Ways will have a beverage sampling in the galleries. Joining Rand Richards Cooper will be: Jason McClellan,Owner of Olde Burnside Brewing Company. Olde Burnside Brewing Company specializes in creating Scottish syle 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, a representitive from Peel. Peel are all natural fine Italian liqueurs. Louis & Margaret Chatey, Owners of Westford Hill Distillery Westford Hill Distillery blend European tradtion 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 Spirists is a new start up distillery who 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's discussion series on the restaurant business, with discussions and tastings with the area’s most outstanding chefs and restaurateurs. In 2006 DISH premiered, in 2009 DISH II followed, focusing on the front-of-house operations, last year's 2010 Dish III discussed the growing movement in Connecticut towards local, sustainable foods and organic cuisine.