Darwin Brewing Company, 803 17th Avenue W., Bradenton, 941-747-1970.

Darwin Brewing Company holds a fun event at their taproom the first Monday of every month from 7-9pm. For $25, guests enjoy three tapas courses paired with three different Darwin Brewing Company beers. I attended the event in February thanks to an invitation from my friend Eleni Sokos of Sokos Social (who produces the event). Eleni and I volunteer together for the Dinner Bell Supper Club at Geraldson Community Farm so I know she loves to support local businesses and eat great food. Chef Rich Knowles of EnRich Bistro was on hand for the February event to showcase his culinary chops with dishes like Thai Pork Tacos (pictured) paired with Darwin’s Summadayze IPA. This Monday, one of my favorite chefs, Evan Gastman of The Cottage, will be showing us how it’s done Siesta Key-style. I can’t wait to try the Sunray Clam Bowl with the DBC Circa 1926 broth and the Ginger Pork Bahn Mi, which will be paired with the San Juan Tropical Helles Lager. Monday night, $25, three courses – get your ticket quick!

Darwin Brewing Company, 803 17th Avenue W., Bradenton, 941-747-1970.