By Nicole Bayne
West Coast Deschutes Brewery is hosting two launch parties with food and drink pairings including the rare anniversary Imperial porter, Black Butte XXVI, with one today from 6-10 p.m. at American Taproom (3101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington) and one tomorrow at the same time at Rustico (827 Slaters Lane, Alexandria). Deschutes is also releasing a new beer made with José Andrés, Zarabanda, tomorrow from 6-9 p.m. at Jaleo (2250 Crystal Drive, Arlington).
Owner Karen Sherwood is closing both Nourish Market locations in Falls Church on December 5.
COFFEEBOXX by OXX, the world’s first “ruggedized” coffee maker (watch the shenanigans on Kickstarter), should launch early in 2015.
On November 26, Adroit Theory in Purcellville will debut three beers for Thanksgiving: a cranberry saison, a stuffing stout and a sweet potato casserole porter. [WaPo Express]
The New York Times has compiled its favorite Thanksgiving recipes from each of the 50 states. From Virginia: corn pudding. [NYTimes]