DUPONT CIRCLE— Restaurant and brewery partnerships seem to be a new trend. DGS Delicatessen is collaborating with DC Brau on a new brew. Beer and slivovitz (a plum brandy that DGS makes in-house) is being combined to create a summer IPA. DGS will have a release party on June 27 to celebrate the new creation. [EaterWire]
PENN QUARTER— Tonight, Woodward Table is hosting Great Lakes Brewing Company. For $10, guests get a tasting of five beers and some appetizers. [EaterWire]
PENN QUARTER— Boulevard Brewing Company is planning a tap takeover for June 27. They'll offer beers on seven draft lines at Iron Horse Taproom, starting at 6 pm., along with samples and discussion. [EaterWire]
BOOK CLUB— Pizzeria Paradiso chef Ruth Gresser has a book deal, Young & Hungry reports. Naturally, the cookbook will be about pizza — it's due out in February. [WCP]
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