Travel with Varanese, Drink with Brewers at Against the Grain, Getdown at Decca

CRESCENT HILL—Traverse the world, or at least Europe and the Americas (wait, maybe they mean latitudinally), at Varanese's Around the World in Six Courses dinner, Tues., July 16. Wines from six different countries will be paired with regionally influenced dishes by chef John Varanese. $65 a traveler, reservations at 502-899-9904. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN—The Kentucky Guild of Brewers (the KGB, albeit a kinder, gentler and likely plumper one) is hosting a meet and greet Thurs., July 11 at Against the Grain. According to its Facebook page, AtG will be joined by Bluegrass Brewing Company, Cumberland Brewery, Apocalypse Brew Works, Beer Engine, West Sixth Brewing, Kentucky Ale, Country Boy Brewing, Blue Stallion Brewing Company and Lore Brewing Company. They'll be happy to answer your questions about local beers. [EaterWire]

NULU—This week's Thursday Garden Getdown at Decca features Jonathan Wood a.k.a. mind crimes + special guest. Also, it features half-priced bottles of wine, some $2 beers and a $5 special cocktail. [EaterWire]

[Photo: Courtesy Facebook/Varanese]