Weekend Vibes: Hold My Beer And/Or Charcuterie

With love in the rear view mirror, it’s time to start thinking about gifting yourself a solid weekend plan. Here’s our top picks for how to do that.

Taste funky brews like this Cherryberry Tart Deco during Beer Week! Photo: @NYCBrewers/Instagram

2020 Beer Week Opening Weekend, Brooklyn Expo, 72 Noble Street, Brooklyn, Saturday

Sure you can find really great craft beer anywhere these days, but how often do you get the chance to mingle with the brewmasters creating your favorite liquid relief? The opening day of NYC Beer Week 2020 features an unlimited sampling from breweries across America, with food available for purchase too because we know beer gonna make you hungry. Select ticket packages also include a special four pack of a beer brewed by SingleCut Brewery for this specific event, so pay attention before you make a purchase here.

This should make you hungry. Photo: N.Y. Epicurean Events/Facebook

Charcuterie Masters 2020, Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Queens, Saturday

Not feeling beer? Try charcuterie instead. Catch a butchery demonstration with Rodrigo Duarte who will be bringing some picturesque Portuguese Alentejano ham. There’s also pastrami spiced bacon candy from Chef Anastacia Song of American Cut restaurant, and attending guests can purchase plenty of charcuterie on site. Tickets start at $70 and can be reserved here.

Celebrate the margarita this Saturday! Photo: Tipsy Scoop/Facebook

National Margarita Day, Multiple Locations, Saturday

Few drinks hold a special place in our heart like the classic margarita. On National Margarita Day, we encourage you to explore different variations responsibly. Try one with mezcal. Then try one made with blood orange. Then move onto mango margarita ice cream infused with Altos Tequila courtesy of Tipsy Scoop, which will be offering them for free.