Beer, Bacon and Burgers!

Photo by Emily Clack

Thursday, 1/9 -- DC Brau, Bacon, & Burgers: EPIC Beer Dinner: DC Brau + Bacon + Burgers = EPIC. Big Buns is teaming up with DC Brau to pair five of their delicious brews with five awesome food courses this Thursday from 8:15-10:15pm for a delicious beer dinner. The menu starts with all you can eat fries and sweet potato fries followed by three series of sliders toped with versions of bacon like prosciutto bacon, house-cured bacon and apple smoked bacon. The sweet finish is Penn Quarter Porter paired with a fudge brownie and chocolate chip hand spun shake. Tickets are $40. Visit www.eatbigbuns.com for more details.

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