Olia Hercules, Roxane Gay, BitchBeer.Org, ETC.

Olia Hercules, Roxane Gay, BitchBeer.Org, ETC.

October 23, 2017

Archie Weekly

FRIDAY → NOV 3

$80, 7:30p

Olia Hercules is here to cook us a feast! Join the award-winning author of Mamushka at Archestratus as we celebrate the release of her new cookbook Kaukasis.Menu A snack of rye toast with lardo and fermented tomato. Then to start a saffron chicken broth with lamb-filled, herbaceous dyshbara dumplings. Followed by a feast of slow-cooked beef and walnut sauce, fermented pickles, beetroot marinated in savory plum sauce, herbs and radicchio, and little flatbreads stuffed with garlic butter, cheese, and chard. For dessert, a fruity pudding with buckwheat custard. Kaukasis bridges all the food and flavors of the Caucasus, incorporating Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Iran, Russia and Turkey. "A sensitive, personal journey expressed through the beauty of food - just wonderful." - Jamie Oliver"Olia Hercules is a storyteller-foodwriter, and a wholly original voice in the kitchen - there's not a recipe of hers I don't want to cook immediately." - Nigella Lawson"This is an incredible book - as I began to leaf through I started to smile, and I didn't stop." - Diana Henry"Each recipe has a story, making this a fascinating read as well as a stunning cookbook." - BBC Good FoodOlia Hercules was born in Ukraine, raised in Cyprus and has been living in the UK for the past fifteen years. She changed her career as a film reporter at the age of 28 because of her insatiable lust for cooking. She has not once regretted making such a drastic change in her life. In 2015 she has been named Observer Rising Star and her debut cookbook Mamushka has won the Fortnum &; Mason Award in 2016; the book has been published in 8 countries. Her second cookbook Kaukasis: A Journey Through Georgia, Azerbaijan and Beyond is out in the US now.Input caption text here. Use the block's Settings tab to change the caption position and set other styles.

MONKS & CRAFT BEER!Inside Trappist Beer TravelsTUESDAY → NOV 7Free, 7:00pArchestratus is thrilled to welcome experts Caroline Wallace, Sarah Wood, and Jessica Deahl, the writers behind Trappist Beer Travels and contributors to the popular all-women-run beer blog BitchBeer.org, for an in-depth look at the legendary breweries of Trappist monks!

Partake in some Trappist beer samples, and join us as they relay their journeys traveling the globe, from the United States to Belgium, the Netherlands, Austria, Italy, and back again, for the complete tour of the world’s 11 Authentic Trappist monastery breweries. From the ancient sun-baked walls of Tre Fontane to the US's first Trappist brewery in Spencer, Massachusetts, learn about these beer-soaked histories, gain helpful travel tips, and enjoy both new and historical photography and original artwork capturing the spirit of each destination. 

Event Format: Trappist Beer Reception, Discussion moderated by beer & cocktail expert Orr Shtuhl, Q&A, and Books for Sale.

THIS WEEK

Announcing the 1st BookBook Club:

TUESDAY → OCT 24

FREE, 7pm

We are very excited to announce a new Book Club series. Every six-ish weeks we will read a new memoir, collection of essays, novel, or anything else we find interesting that somehow, in a big or small way, relates to food. Just show up!Our first pick is Hunger, by Roxane Gay, a book we already love deeply and think is important. 

VEGAN NIGHTTHURSDAY → OCT 26$18-ish, 7pmAn evening of Sicilian, family-style vegan food inspired by Nonna. Expect full plates with beer & wine for sale. Drop by between 7-9p. 

CAT CLUBSATURDAY → OCT 28Free, 12pm

If you are passionate about the welfare of our neighborhood cats, join us for Greenpoint Cat Club, a new monthly meet-up group at Archestratus. Let's come together to try and understand the complex and emotional issues relating to outdoor cats, combat cat overpopulation, and keep local cats safe and healthy.

ROOF TO PLATE PIZZASUNDAY → OCT 29$15, 3-5pm

Join Archestratus & Eagle Street Rooftop Farm for the first Roof to Plate Pizza Sunday of the season! Come build your own pizza using superfresh, hyperlocal ingredients and edible flowers sourced from Eagle Street's Sunday market. Either here or while you're at the shop, purchase a copy of Annie Novak's indispensable book, The Rooftop Growing Guide ($23). All pies are personal and $15 each. We sell beer and wine.

A COSTUME DINNER PARTY WITH CHIMNEYSUNDAY → OCT 29$40, 7pm

Come dressed in your favorite Halloween costume and catch a super intimate performance by our friends Chimney. Fronted by Lucius producer and drummer Dan Molad, the band makes simmering, confessional dream rock that will surely spice up the night. Tickets include beer, a three coarse meal, and the performance and only 30 are available so make sure to grab them while you still can. Hope to see you for a festive night of music and food.

BIRRE BALLZ HAPPY HOURSAT/SUN → OCT 28 + OCT 29$3.50+Drinking amongst the books feels right. Thus, we are frying up a new arancine EVERY WEEKEND from opening until we run outta ballz. NY MAG THINKS THEY ARE THEE BEST. Free with the purchase of any drink. But yes—buy a beer, get a ball!

TUESDAY → NOV 14

FREE, 7pm

Cook through SWEET: Desserts from London's Ottolenghi during the month of OCTOBER and drop by with your favorite dish on NOV 14th—all are welcome! It's a potluck party! It's mad civilized! It give us a monthly dose of hope for the universe! Come by Archestratus to pick it up for 20% off now.

TRIVIA NIGHTWEDNESDAY → TBD8pm

Our first TRIVIA NIGHT in August was a huge success! Expect categories to be various, beer innumerable, arancine aplenty. There will be three rounds + a lightning round, but only one epic trophy. Win Beer! Win Food! Study up renaissance man style!!!!!!!! Show up as a team, or swing by solo-- all are welcome! With Quizmaster Lucie Levine. All topics covered, not just food! 4 people max per team.

Come check out our lovely collection of rare books...