“The Brooklyn Brewery Mash: Adventures in Food, Film, Music, Books & Beer” is coming to Philadelphia, November 5–10! The Brewery has bundled up some of its favorite events as a benefit for Slow Food USA in this 11-city party featuring comedy, concerts, pop-up supper clubs and readings, all featuring humanity’s favorite beverage.
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“The Mash is an expression of Brooklyn art, music, food and the cultural links we see with many cities around the world,” says Brooklyn Brewery President & Co-founder Steve Hindy. “There is a revolution happening in the world of food and the world of beer, and we are happy to celebrate this revolution with our friends around the US.” “We’re absolutely delighted to have the support of the Brooklyn Brewery as it launches its Mash tour,” says Richard McCarthy, Executive Director of Slow Food USA. “Brooklyn Brewmaster Garrett Oliver has been a Slow Food supporter for a long time and we’re looking forward to the celebrations in the various local communities.”
What’s going on in Philly? Here’s the schedule of events:
Mash HQ
Tuesday, November 5–Friday, November 8, 5 to 7 p.m.
Time Restaurant, 1315 Sansom Street
Brooklyn beer specials, new and special offerings, giveaways and general info available on The Mash. Free.
Local 2 Ways
Tuesday, November 5, 7 p.m.
The Belgian Cafe, 601 N. 21st Street
Multi-course beer dinner celebrating local cuisine, interpreted two ways by Chef Evan Seplow of The Belgian Cafe and Brooklyn Brewery House Chef Andrew Gerson. $50.
Slow Supper with Johnny Mac at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, 1020 South Street
Guests will feast on a street food–inspired meal prepared in collaboration between Brooklyn House Chef Andrew Gerson, Chef Johnny Mac of Rival Brothers Coffee Roasters & Chef Michael Sultan of Street Food Philly. Projection installations from Brooklyn’s NBNY. All proceeds benefit Slow Food Philadelphia. $75.
Books & Beer with Judy Wicks
Thursday, November 7, 7 p.m.
Khyber Pass Pub, 56 S. 2nd Street
Togather and Brooklyn Brewery present a conversation and Q&A with one of Philly’s most notable activists, Judy Wicks, as she shares stories from her memoir, Good Morning, Beautiful Business: The Unexpected Journey of an Activist Entrepreneur and Local Economy Pioneer. Your ticket includes a complimentary Brooklyn beer, and a percentage of ticket sales will benefit Slow Food Philadelphia. $10.
NY Night Train Soul Clap & Dance-Off with DJ Mr. Jonathan Toubin
Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill Street
Compete for a trip to New York for the Dance-Off Championship at Brooklyn Bowl and $100 cash prize after getting warmed up with the exquisite 1960s soul 45s of world famous Brooklyn DJ Jonathan Toubin. Must be 21 years of age to win. $7.
Farmers Market Workshop with Brooklyn Brewery House Chef Andrew Gerson
Saturday, November 9, noon to 2 p.m.
Molly Malloy’s at Reading Terminal Market, 1136 Arch Street
Brooklyn Brewery House Chef Andrew Gerson will be cooking up some of his favorite finds from the market. Stop by for cooking and beer pairing tips. Free.
Chaos Cooking
Location details at ChaosCooking.com.
Four hours of social cooking, eating, conversations and new friends. Everyone brings the ingredients to make a dish of their choice and helps return the space to its original condition. What are you making?
Found Footage Festival’s Public Access Explosion
Sunday, November 10, 8 p.m.
Underground Arts, 1200 Callowhill Street
Together with Jeff Krulick of Heavy Metal Parking Lot fame, Found Footage Festival will present the greatest public access television footage from over 20 years of collecting, some of it originating from the Maryland area. $12.
Every installment of The Mash is custom tailored to the cities it visits. Go to BrooklynBreweryMash.com for info on the rest of the tour!
- Photography: Brooklyn Brewery Mash