MIDTOWN— Starting Monday, Midtown's Tri Tip Grill will be able to serve beer. They'll be offering Miller Light, Heineken, Brooklyn Lager and Brooklyn Brown Ale. [EaterWire]
NOLITA— On February 4 from 2 - 5 PM, Ellabess will throw a Bloody Mary contest between the bartenders of Peels, Ditch Plains, Employees Only, Fatty 'Cue, Freemans, Anfora, Osteria Morini, L'Artusi, Dell'Anima, Rouge Tomate, and Masak. Tickets are $30 for snacks and tastes of the competing drinks. [EaterWire]
TRIBECA— The Brandy Library will host a whisky tasting for women on Monday, January 30. [EaterWire]
BEER THINGS— The Good Beer Seal, Brooklyn Brewery, and Brooklyn Brew Shop will host the Farm + Beer Expo at Brooklyn Brewery on Tuesday, January 31st, 2012, from 7 - 10 PM. There will be unlimited beer tastings and food from Jimmy's No. 43. All proceeds go to benefit Gorzynski Ornery Farm, which was devastated by Hurricane Irene last year. Tickets are available here. [EaterWire]
GRAMERCY— Michael Anthony is back on the job at Gramercy Tavern after having open heart surgery last year. Click over to see how he's adjusting. [Paper]
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