Drink's on During Events at 23Hoyt, Genoa, Besaw's

On this week's event-planning EaterWire:

NORTHWEST/ALPHABET DISTRICT—Chef Amber Webster, in collaboration with Coalition Brewery, invites foodies and beeries alike to a pairing dinner this Thursday (July 26) at 23 Hoyt. A $45 reservation gets you access to four courses and complementary pours. One particularly appetizing pairing is an English pea agnolotti with prosciutto, pea blossoms and pecorino toscano, served alongside Coalition’s Bumps Bitter ESB. Call the restaurant for a seat.

SOUTHEAST—Chef David Anderson will team up with Lyle Railsback from Kermit Lynch wines for a co-hosted pairing dinner at Genoa. This Tuesday, they delve into the food and wine of Liguria, Provence and Corsica, offering an unparalleled opportunity to zero in on local delicacies. The six-courser begins with a brief reception with Ligurian sparkling wine and hors d’ouvres, and will commence at 6:30p.m. Email here for a $125 reservation.

NORTHWEST/ALPHABET DISTRICT—This Wednesday, NW 23rd brunch spot Besaw's will host its first in a series of "Throwback Dinners," starting with the 1920s. Nostalgic diners can choose either a $35 traditional supper (think tomato soup, Waldorf salad, and veal cutlets) or a $25 fried chicken dinner. As for drinks? Strictly prohibited — so just make sure to whisper your cocktail order. For a reservation, call the restaurant.

— Taylor Thompson