{"id":1866,"date":"2016-06-16T20:52:46","date_gmt":"2016-06-16T20:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lbpost.com\/articles\/life\/food\/renaissance-long-beach-adds-fundraiser-for-orlando-victims-to-taps-tastes-event-this-evening\/"},"modified":"2016-06-16T20:52:46","modified_gmt":"2016-06-16T20:52:46","slug":"renaissance-long-beach-adds-fundraiser-for-orlando-victims-to-taps-tastes-event-this-evening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/food\/renaissance-long-beach-adds-fundraiser-for-orlando-victims-to-taps-tastes-event-this-evening","title":{"rendered":"Renaissance Long Beach Adds Fundraiser for Orlando Victims to Taps + Tastes Event this Evening"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Image courtesy of Renaissance Long Beach Hotel<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

During the Renaissance Hotel\u2019s annual Global Day of Discovery tonight guests can taste over six craft beers as Sip Bar + Lounge in downtown hosts Taps + Tastes from 5:00PM to 7:00PM. All-inclusive tickets for the event are $20 per person and feature craft beer tastings from different local and regional brewers, small plate pairings created by Executive Chef Janine Falvo, live entertainment from local band Black Noise, a live DJ spinning tunes on the patio and free self-parking.<\/p>\n

A silent auction will be held during the event with all proceeds raised set to benefit the victims of last Sunday\u2019s devastating shooting in Orlando, Florida.<\/p>\n

Chef Janine Falvo said she was \u201cin shock\u201d when she first heard the news, according to the release.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe LGBTQ community in Long Beach is saddened by the tragic events that took place on Sunday in Orlando,\u201d stated Falvo. \u201cWe have been planning our Taps + Tastes summer kick-off for months, but we felt we had to pause for a moment and help those who are suffering. This is a small gesture on our part, and we hope the community will come together to show their love and support for those who are suffering.\u201d<\/p>\n

Among the silent auction items is a private tour of The Dudes\u2019 Brewery in Torrance with an overnight stay at the Renaissance Long Beach and dinner for two at the Sip Bar + Lounge. 100 percent of the proceeds raised during the auction will benefit the victims of the Orlando shooting.<\/p>\n

The first 50 guests to arrive will receive a commemorative pint glass, while partial proceeds from tickets purchased for the event will benefit the students at Washington Middle School, located north of downtown Long Beach. <\/p>\n

\u201cGlobal Day of Discovery is a great time for us to kick-off the summer,\u201d stated Pamela Ryan, general manager. \u201cIt\u2019s also designed for our guests and the community to discover something new, so Taps + Tastes is a discovery of some local and regional craft beers. The brewers will be here pouring their beer and mingling with guests. Chef Janine Falvo has curated a menu to pair with the various craft beers, so it\u2019s a culinary event as well. Plus we\u2019ll have live music, a DJ and much more.\u201d <\/p>\n

Chef Falvo\u2019s Taps + Tastes, summer-inspired menu might leave the most decisive foodie at a loss for what to choose. From Lobster jalape\u00f1o poppers with curry tempura and mint-cilantro chutney, street corn rolled in Cool Ranch Doritos and cilantro to steamed clams and crispy pig ears, there\u2019s only drool-worthy dishes to pair with wide variety of brews from more than six California brewers including Firestone, 10 Barrel, Sierra Nevada and South Bay brewer The Dudes\u2019. <\/p>\n

Guests will also have an opportunity to enter to win a \u201cStaycation\u201d for two at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, which includes a two-night stay plus dinner and drinks for two at Sip Bar + Lounge. In addition, the hotel has partnered with Long Beach Yellow Cab to offer $15 off fares for first-time riders attending Taps + Tastes.<\/p>\n

Visit the event page here<\/a> for more information and to purchase tickets. Guests must be 21 and older.<\/p>\n

Sip Bar + Lounge is located at the Renaissance Hotel Long Beach at 111 East Ocean Boulevard.<\/p>\n

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