Commander's Palace Elevates Beer & Barbecue All July

GARDEN DISTRICT— Commander's Palace debuts its White Table Cloth BBQ today, July 1. Tory McPhail's five-course tasting menu of elevated barbecue fare and craft beer pairings will run throughout July featuring the likes of smoked redfish and caviar, smokehouse spare ribs, and more. $65/person (+$20 for beer pairings). Reservations here. [Eaterwire]

IRISH CHANNEL— Arana hosts a fifty-seat Tequila Society Dinner on Monday, July 13 at 7 p.m. with a five-course Mexican feast paired with cocktails featuring Milagro and Montelobos tequila. $55/person for reservations made before July 4 at (504) 894-1233. More info/menu here. [Eaterwire]

UPTOWN— The Sammich is rolling out a series of beer pairing dinners starting next Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m. $40/person for small plates and craft brews. Only thirty seats available. Reservations via Facebook messaging. [Gambit]

WESTWEGO— The  2nd annual Southern Sportsman's Festival & Expo returns to the Arlario Center July 10-12 with three days of seminars and demos from outdoor experts, and a new two-day charity tailgate cook-off (open to anyone) benefitting local nonprofit Café Hope. $30 gets you entry to the festival and access to the judge's area for the cook-off. For tailgaters, prepare your finest Southern dish as the first place winner each day will receive a fishing trip for four, with more prizes for 2nd and 3rd. [Eaterwire]