

What:
Portland’s premier craft beer hotel, Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco Portland, is launching the first of an annual beer pairing chef competition on Sunday, November 21st to benefit the United Way. Six of Portland’s finest chefs, from restaurants Wildwood, Davis St. Tavern, Gilt Club, Aquariva, Red Star and Cafe Nell, will pair small bites with an Oregon craft beer to compete for the Monaco Cup. The winner of the Monaco Cup will be determined by attendee votes.
Chef and brewery pairings include:
• Aquariva and Ninkasi Brewing
• Cafe Nell and Ambacht Brewery
• Davis Street Tavern and Double Mountain
• Gilt Club with Upright Brewing
• Red Star and Hopworks Urban Brewery
• Wildwood and Heater Allen Brewery
When:
Sunday, November 21st, 2010 from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Where:
Hotel Monaco Portland, located at 506 SW Washington St.
Cost:
$20 per person includes six small plates and beer pairings. Additional beer tickets available on-site. Proceeds benefit United Way.
How:
Tickets are available for purchase online at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/970937099
For more information about the Monaco Cup, please contact Daryn White at daryn.white@kimptonhotels.com.