The event was held in the warehouse-like distillery and alcohol purchases could be made in the more refined salesroom next door. Dave B, my cheesemaking partner in crime, Brett and I all walked away with the Acquavit - delicious!
Brett and Dave B at House Spirits showing off their loot - Olympic Provisions meat, JP Cigars, and Jacobs Creamery blue cheese - we had yet to purchase bottles of Acquavit and White Dog.
It was tough to pull ourselves away, but Brett and I finally made it over to New Deal where we met up with Matthew and Windy for a similar, but even larger event. This one had a more community feel to it since they allowed kids and had a wider variety of vendors offering generous samples of their wares - baked goods, cheese, beer, rum, sauces, chocolate, and most of New Deal's line of spirits. In the more finished space next door they had an experienced bartender making half-size mixed drinks. The hot toddy with their No. 3 gin, palm sugar, licorice root and lemon and hot water was outstandingly delicious. There was even a place to sit and enjoy our drink and some conversation. Very nice.
Matthew, Windy and Brett enjoying hot toddies at New Deal
Overall, it was well worth the bike ride in the driving rain. While these events don't exactly fit into the meal theme, they were full of community and lots of good conversation - I especially enjoyed the multiple opportunities to chat with the owners of many of the small businesses sampling their goods at each place. It's amazing to have such a collection of food crafting experts in our city!
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