Cocktail Takeover at Midnight Rambler; Beer vs. Whiskey Dinner

DOWNTOWN—Famed NYC bar Death & Co will take over Midnight Rambler at The Joule for one night only on January, Tuesday 13 from 6-9 p.m. to celebrate the launch of their new book. Tickets are $55 and include three hours of open bar as well as a copy of the book, Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails. [MR/Facebook]

NEW YORK CITY—Chef John Tesar is headed to the Beard House to participate in a Craft of Charcuterie event being held on Friday, January 23. He'll contribute a dish of 150-day dry-aged 44 Farms ribeye with Ligurian olive oil, smoked sea salt and truffled potatoes. Just in case you happen to be in New York that weekend, tickets are $170 (or $130 for Beard House members); more details here. [EaterWire]

VICTORY PARK—Cook Hall will host a Beer Vs. Whiskey dinner on Friday, January 23 at 7 p.m. Goose Island beers and a selection of whiskeys will go head-to-head in four "rounds" that will include cauliflower soup, maple-glazed pork belly, and hazelnut-crusted lamb chops. Tickets are $68; reserve by calling (214) 397-4111. [EaterWire]