Do good by drinking

Drunk to drunk: “Does beer make you smart?”

Drunk back to drunk: “Well it made Bud-wiser.”

That’s the only beer joke that involves smarts I know.  Doyle’s Public Radio — after raising $842 for Seattle public radio station KUOW 94.9 back in April — has launched another beer drinking campaign to raise funds for the same radio station. Now through Oct. 16, for every pint of Guiness Doyle’s sells, they donate a dollar to the station.

“We are looking to break the 1,000 pint mark this year so call a friend & wake the neighbors it is time to raise a pint for public radio at Doyle's,” states Doyle’s co-owner Russ Heaton via e-mail.

“Do good by drinking the goods.” — Brad Allen

 [Doyle’s Public House, 208 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.7468]

Satellite Coffee one-year anniversary

The brain trust behind Satellite Coffee will chat you up for hours on the science behind making the perfect cup of coffee. I can’t follow their code-speak. They are smart. And they know their beans.

If you have yet to visit this tiny, elevated coffee house that opened November 2007, drop by Saturday, Nov. 1, during its one-year anniversary party held below at its neighbor Supernova Hair and Tattoo, which will be celebrating a grand re-opening after a remodel. I guarantee you’ll learn a thing or two, drink delicious Stumptown Coffee and hear live music from Eddie Spaghetti and Rontrose Heathman (Satellite co-owner) of The Supersuckers, and Bob Wayne & The Outlaw Carnies.

Yes, those are the same two bands that rocked Satellite’s grand opening party March 21, 2008 — a party held months after it originally opened. If you were there that night you know it was packed, it rocked, and French press coffee flowed freely, which will happen again Nov. 1.

The show is free. It’s a must see event. — Suzy Stump

[Satellite Coffee, 817 Division Ave., Tacoma, www.myspace.com/satellitecoffeeco]

Food Matters

• Maxwell’s Speakeasy + Lounge will introduce a few new drinks this week. Bartender David adds a dessert martini (Stoli Vanilla, Grand Marnier and Godiva White Chocolate liqueur) and a tasty new Manhattan (Macallan, Amaretto and high-end pure maple syrup from Metropolitan Market) to his repertoire. Drink them at 454 St. Helens Ave. in Tacoma. 
• Malarkey’s Pool & Brew offers half-price burgers and 25 percent off drinks every Monday for GUYS ONLY. Oh, and free pool, too. Get in on it at Sixth and Tacoma Avenue around the corner from The Grand Cinema.
• Bryce Lamb has taken the executive chef helm at Brix 25 in Gig Harbor. Check his work out at 7707 Pioneer Way.

Eat 101

• Members of the Swedish VASA lodge teaches a class in Swedish cuisine Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Scandinavian Cultural Center, 122nd Street and Park Avenue in Parkland. The class is free. For more information, call 253.535.7349.
• The following cooking classes will be held at Primo Grill in Tacoma: Chef McManus explores Tuscany, Oct. 25; McManus explores Emilia Romagna, Nov. 8; Cooking for Thanksgiving and the December holidays, Nov. 22. Classes are 2-4 p.m. The $65 fee includes recipes and instruction, lunch with a glass of wine, tax and gratuity. To reserve your spot, call Jacqueline at 253.383.7000.

Sippin’ Out 

• Thursdays: Wine tastings, 5-7 p.m., complimentary, Cork!, 3012 Sixth Ave., Tacoma, 253.212.1492.
• Friday, Oct. 10: Oregon Wine Pairing Dinner, 6:30 p.m., $65, Capers Downtown, 701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 253.272.2240.
• Friday, Oct. 10: Portuguese wine paired with tapas by Jonz Catering, 6 p.m., $30, Wildside Wine, 608A S. Oxford St., Tacoma, 253.565. 0811.
• Fridays: Wine tastings, 6-8 p.m., $7.50-$10, WineStyles Wine & Gifts, 2665 N. Pearl St., Tacoma, 253.756.1922.
• Saturdays: Wine tastings, 1-4 p.m., $5-$7, Swing Wine Bar, 825 Columbia St. S.E., Olympia, 360.357.9464.
• Saturdays: Wine tasting, 2-5 p.m., Wine Bank, 7017 27th St. W., University Place, 253.564.1101.
• Saturdays: Wine tasting, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Corky Cellars, 22511 Marine View Dr., Des Moines, 206.622.2010.
• Saturdays: Wine tasting, 1-6 p.m., Wildside Wine, 608A S. Oxford St., Tacoma, 253.565. 0811.
• Sunday, Oct. 12: Olympia Wine League Blind Tasting, 6-8 p.m., $25, Water Street Café and Bar, 610 Water St. S.W., Olympia, 360.709.9090.
• Mondays: $5 Wine Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., $5 glass of wines, Rosewood Café, 3323 N. 26th St., Tacoma, 253.752.7999.