Hey All, Tim Davey & Myself (Kelley Swenson, OBG) are hosting the 4th in an ongoing series of spirits dinners this next week, monday June 16th. These dinners are excellent opportunities to experience the potential of cocktail & food pairings. The food will no doubt be exquisite & the cocktail pairings thoughtful. We would love to have anyone on this forum attend.

Details below:

Italian Bitters: rival flavors to waltz, no intermission

On Monday evening June 16, 2008 at the Cleaners event space in the Ace Hotel, there will be an Italian Bitters dinner. There will be five courses, spirit pairings, educational interludes, and delight. Doors will open at 6:45 pm, dinner is at 7:00. This is spirit dinner #4: the collaboration of Timothy Davey and Kelley Swenson. Your chef is Mr. Jack Yoss of Ten01. The diversity of Italian bitters provides provocative opportunities for spirit pairings. You can anticipate thoughtful cocktails and neat servings. Expect a new twist to take "flight." If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to respond via email. For parties new to this format, a word: a buoyant environment will ensue. We look forward to guiding you through this wonderful experience. To make a reservation please email Timothy: thetimmyd@gmail.com. Please include your full name and the number of persons in your party. Interested parties will receive an email to confirm their reservation. The cost of this dinner is $85/person, including gratuity. Seating is limited. If dinner #3: absinthe is any indication, seats will fill up quickly.

host: timothy davey; kelley swenson chef: jack yoss June 16, 2008 1014 SW Stark Ave. the Cleaners 6:45 pm: doors open $85/person, includes gratuity Reservations: thetimmyd@gmail.com

I forgot to mention above the the OBG's very own Mr. Kevin Ludwig will be the bartender for this event!