The Week In Eats

Get Out!

by Nikki Volpicelli

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The agave fiends at Azul are throwing a three-course, tres-tequila dinner to show off the El Mayor distillery's legs in terms of food pairing. Sip the Blanco with an oyster ceviche. Oak-aged Reposado goes with a huitlacoche tamale or grilled quail. The dark, sophisticated Anejo accompanies a seared pork tenderloin or plantain gnocchi. Tequila's available straight with a sangrita chaser, in a cocktail or on the rocks. Azul Cantina, 941 Spruce St., 215-627-5200, azulcantina.com.

Watch Sofia Karakasidou of Kuzina by Sofia prepare authentic Medi small plates at this prix-fixe demo/dinner. The chef'll whip up dishes like dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) and baklava. Guests can sample fried calamari, grilled octopus and spicy feta cheese spread. Veggie options include eggplant salad and grilled peppers with halloumi cheese. Reservations recommended. Kuzina by Sofia, Sawmill Village Shopping Center, 404 Rt. 70 W., Cherry Hill, N.J., 856-429-1061.

Sierra Nevada's Chico Estate Harvest Ale is a product of serendipity. The SN crew planted hop fields around their California brewery expecting lackluster results. But the harvest turned out great, and hops were sent straight to the kettles, retaining their resin-y, hoppy glory. O'Neal's Pub has the only keg of the stuff in the entire city, so get there while it lasts. They'll also be pouring Sierra Celebration, a 6.8 percent winter ale.

Belgians are the focus of this evening at the Den — they'll be pouring winners like Duvel Golden Ale, Ommegang's Rare Vos Belgian Amber Ale and Three Philosophers Quadruple Belgian Style Blend. Eats will include treats like oysters with ginger sorbet, fennel fries, seared tuna, lamb with braised cabbage and Belgian chocolate for dessert. Devil's Den, 1148 S. 11th St., 215-339-0855, devilsdenphilly.com.

The dinner cruiser dubbed "The Captain Lucky" is setting sail on Oct. 25 for this annual shindig that sees the deck pillaged with PBR-drinking pirates. Cocktail hour kicks off at 9 p.m. on dry land, with rum grog, beer barrels and a snack buffet. The boat sets sail at 10 p.m. sharp, and promises a costume party (prize for "sluttiest wench") and a midnight performance by a band called ... Beer. Reservations required. Yar. The Captain Lucky, 401 N. Delaware Ave., phillypiratecruise.com.