JAKE DE PAUL: FOOD MATTERS >>> Elysian Pumpkin Night: Elysian Brewing Company will unload a bunch of Night Owl Pumpkin Ale, The Great Pumpkin Imperial Pumpkin Ale, Dark O’The Moon Pumpkin Stout, and Hansel & Gretel Ginger Pumpkin Pilsner tonight at The Red Hot. Check it at 2914 Sixth Ave. in Tacoma.
Science!: Dr. Mark Thomson from Ferris (can we get a Bueller?) State University will give a free lecture on “The Role of Chemistry in the Development of Regional Styles of Beer and Ale†tonight at 6 p.m. at The Evergreen State College’s Seminar II Building. Admission is free.
Grove Street Brewhouse: The Washington Beer Blog has the scoop on Shelton’s new brewery.
Plan Ahead: Minoela Wine House will pair fruits and cheeses with wines from Chandon Winery Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20. Reserve your spot at 253.503.1460.
Food For Thought: How to become a Top Chef.
LINK: Weekly Volcano’s Eat & Drink section
LINK: South Sound Restaurant Guide
LINK: South Sound Happy Hours
LINK: Wine and beer tastings