http://www.bendblacksmith.com The Blacksmith Restaurant serves Distinctive New Ranch Cuisine in the historic Pierson’s Blacksmith Shop in Bend, Oregon. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:35:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en June beer month was such a success that we have decided to continue the theme for July. This Wednesday, July 2nd, we will focus on Lagers. Trumer Pils German Pilsner | Salzburg, Austria & Berkeley, California 4.9% ABV | RB: 33 Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel Dunkel | Aying, Germany 5% ABV | RB: 91 Victory Prima Pils German Pilsner ... http://www.bendblacksmith.com/wednesday-tastings-lager/ The Blacksmith and Ken Wright Cellars will be hosting one of the unique dining experinces in the 12th annual Cooking for Kids series that features local gourmet food and libations.   This event will feature a cooking demonstration by chef Gavin McMichael and wine presentation by Ken Wright. Tickets for each dinner are ... http://www.bendblacksmith.com/ken-wright-wine-dinner-at-the-blacksmith/ For the last week of June Beer tastings we turn our focus to our own back yard. This Wednesday, June 25th, we will be tasting a beer from each of the local breweries.  Deschutes Brewery: Gold Star Lagar Cascade Lakes Brewing: Pine Martin Pale Ale Bend Brewing Company: Outback Old Ale Silver Moon Brewing: Double ... http://www.bendblacksmith.com/wednesday-tastings-local-brews/ The Blacksmith & Deschutes Brewery Beer dinner has been moved to Tuesday July 8th.  Mix and mingle starting at 6:00 p.m., then sit down to a gourmet meal at 6:30 with a Deschutes Brewer. Beer & Pairing Menu Gold Star Lager "Fish and Chips" Salt cod fritters, smoked tomatillo tarter sauce and malt vinegar ... http://www.bendblacksmith.com/deschutes-beer-dinner-moved-to-tuesday-july-8th/ Blacksmith and Deschutes Brewery team up on Tuesday, June 24 July 8, to create a five-course meal paired with five Deschutes brews. Mix and mingle starting at 6:00 p.m., then sit down to a gourmet meal at 6:30 with a Deschutes Brewer. $75 per person. RSVP: 541-318-0588 http://www.bendblacksmith.com/five-course-deschutes-beer-dinner-june-24/ Join us this Wednesday, June 18th, where we will be tasting beers from the West side of the US.  We will be tasting a broad selection of great Western Beers. Mac & Jacks African Amber (American Amber | Redmond, Washington | 5.6% ABV | RB: 96) Rogue Younger's Special Bitter (English Special ... http://www.bendblacksmith.com/wednesday-tastings-western-beer/ Join us this Wednesday to taste some great beer from the East Side.  This week we will be tasting the Dogfish Head 60 & 90 minuet IPA's side by side. Plus two distinctly different and wonderful beers from Victory Brewing.  And last but not least one big Belgian from New York. Victory Prima Pils (German Pilsner | Dowingtown, ... http://www.bendblacksmith.com/wednesday-tastings-eastern-beer/ This week will be the first installment of Beer month at The Blacksmith and we will be tasting five international beers.  Franziskaner Hefe-Weisse (Munich, Germany | ABV 5.0%) Fullers ESB (London, England | ABV 5.9%) Mikkeller All Others Pale (Copenhagen, Denmark | ABV 6.0%) Saison Dupont (Tourpes-Leuze, Belgium | ABV 6.5%) Black Boss Porter (Witnica, Poland ... http://www.bendblacksmith.com/wednesday-tastings-international-beers/ Prepare to achieve beervana. During June, the Blacksmith Restaurant + Bar + Lounge gives brews their due at Wednesday tastings featuring beers from near and far. Join the Blacksmith's own beer connoisseur's study group in the Anvil Room every Hump Day. The line-up for June includes: June 4 = International Beers June 11 ... http://www.bendblacksmith.com/wednesday-tastings-june-beer/ Join us tonight from 5-7 PM for the final May Martini tasting. John Hansen, The Blacksmith's own Intoxicologist, will complete this month’s history of martinis with Modern Martinis. Don't miss tonight’s gastronomic delights. The following three martinis will be paired with unique and tasty appetizers. You can have your Gin and ... http://www.bendblacksmith.com/blacksmith-tastings-tonight-modern-martinis/