DISH: Scotch taste

by Nikki M. Mascali
Weekender Editor

SCOTCH TASTE

Ruth’s Chris Steak House inside Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs (1280 Route 315, Plains Twp.) will host An Evening of Fine Scotches Monday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m.

The event features samples of Glenmorangie, Highland Park, Talisker and Oban paired with passed hors d’oeuvres. While this is a non-smoking event, El Humidor will provide cigar parting gifts.

Cost is $75 per person and reservations are required; call 570.208.2266 to reserve your spot.

AN OKTOBERFEST THAT ROARS

Celebrate the brews of Wilkes-Barre’s own Lion Brewery with the Oktoberfest celebration at Genetti’s Convention Center (77 E. Market St., Wilkes-Barre) Wednesday-Friday, Oct. 12-14.

The festival will be held daily from 5-11 p.m. and will feature authentic German cuisine and live entertainment each night. The admission for Wednesday and Friday is $20 in advance or $25 at the door and includes a mug, unlimited beer and unlimited hot dogs. Thursday’s admission is $25 in advance or $35 at the door and features a performance by John Waite. Friday features performances by M80, 40 lb Head, Woody Browns Project and Flaxy Morgan. A special release of Lion’s new Pumpkin Ale will be available from 7-8 p.m.

A three-day pass is $50. All attendees must be over 21. Tickets are available at LionBreweryOktoberfest.com, Gallery of Sound, Genetti’s front desk or at the door each night starting at 4:30 p.m.

HARVEST TIME

Wyoming Valley Children’s Association (WVCA)’s Harvest Moon Gala will take place Thursday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Woodlands Inn and Resort (1073 Route 315, Plains Twp.). Chef Kate Gabriele, host of “Cooking With Kate” at Rustic K itchen inside Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, will serve as chair of this fundraising event which benefits WVCA’s Early Equals Excellence Program.

The gala begins with an outdoor cocktail hour followed by a stationed dinner in the Grand Ballroom inspired by the tastes and flavors of Asia and paired with first-class wines from across the world, donated by Southern Wine & Spirits.

Tickets are $100 per person and are available by contacting Craig Lukatch at 570.714.1246 ext. 309 or clukatch@wvcakids.org.