Arts & Entertainment
50+ Restaurants, Beverage Cos. Taking Part in Annual 'Brew at the Zoo'
Attendees are able to experience a unique culinary journey sampling craft beer, wine, specialty liquors, and savory and sweet bites from the valley's premier restaurants.
The following was submitted for publication by The Living Desert:
Over 50 restaurants and premium beverages are sponsoring and participating in The Living Desert’s 5th Annual “Brew at the Zoo” on Saturday, May 3rd from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
By supporting this event, those involved make it possible for The Living Desert to provide care for over 400 animals, 1,200 protected acres, and impact scholarship programs for thousands of visiting school children.
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Brew at the Zoo is a wildly popular event attracting more than 2,500 guests. Attendees are able to experience a unique culinary journey sampling craft beer, wine, specialty liquors, and savory and sweet bites from the valley’s premier restaurants.
Guests may party down to live music on three stages and view special animal encounters. New this year is a Karaoke Lounge, plus a photo booth and a specialty party games area courtesy of event sponsor Hot Purple Energy.
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“The community has come to look forward to this fun and interactive annual event, which wouldn’t be possible without the support of our local businesses, individuals and organizations,” said Allen Monroe, President/CEO of The Living Desert. “Without the generous donations from our sponsors and vendor participation, we would not be able to deliver such a high-quality event and raise funds that are so important for The Living Desert.”
The following valley restaurants and libation companies collaborating for the event offer attendees numerous options for enjoying food and drink.
Restaurants:
Brandini Toffee Ben & Jerry’s - Rancho Mirage
Bellatrix Buffalo Wild Wings
Clementine Balisage Bistro
Cork & Fork Jensen’s
LULU California Bistro Sherman's Deli & Bakery
Mario’s Italian Café - Palm Desert Old Spaghetti Factory
Olive A Sudden Palm Springs Hilton Terrace Restaurant
P.F. Chang’s Piero's Pizza Vino
Johnny Rockets Pacifica
Wolfgang Puck Pizza Cliff House
Renaissance Esmeralda Katherine King Events
Mastro’s Greek Islands
Savory Spice Shop
Beverage Companies:
Aquafina Ace CiderArnold Palmer’s Wine Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits
Big Sky Brewing Co. Baron’s Beverage Ginseng, Sasparilla and Energy Up
Coachella Valley Brewing Company Crater Lake Vodka, Whiskey & Rye
Dirty Tequila Fess Parker Wines
Firestone Walker Hangar 24
Karl Strauss Brewing Company Kona Longboard
La Quinta Brewing Co. La Storia Wine
Maui Brewing Co. Moose Drool Ale
New Belgium Brewing Co. Ninkasi
Starbuck’s Canyon Plaza Stone Brewery
Trentadu Wines White Knight Wine
Widmer
Brew at the Zoo is Saturday, May 3rd, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 for members, $55 for non-members, and prices at the door on May 3rd are $50 member, $60 non-member, Designated Driver $35.
A limited number of VIP Lounge tickets are offered at $125 and include a private reception in the VIP Lounge, premium food and beverage selections, special animal encounters and unlimited access to main event area. Tickets can be purchased at www.livingdesert.org/brew. Guests must be at least 21 years old to attend.
Sponsorship Packages range from $1,000 to $10,000. Additional sponsorships are still available. For more information about sponsorships, contactdevelopment@livingdesert.org, or call 760-346-5694 ext. 2162.
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