This sounds like a fun one. Monk’s Belgian Beer Emporium and Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will be hosting a beer dinner with an “All-American Cookout” theme. Lucy Saunders worked with Monk’s chef Adam Glickman to create the menu, inspired by recipes from her wonderful book, “Grilling with Beer.” (Did I mention I contributed a chapter to her book?)

All of the beers served will be micro-canned beers, including Sly Fox (PA), Brooklyn (NY), Capital (WI), Butternuts (NY), Oskar Blues (CO), 21st Amendment (San Francisco), and New England (CT). Shaun O’Sullivan will also be on hand, so hopefully I can wheedle a report and photos of of him when he returns.

The dinner will take place next Tuesday, May 15, and the cost is $65 per person. Call Jodi at 215.545.7005 to make reservations.