Join us for the August edition of our monthly live cooking demonstrations in Aerie Restaurant & Lounge with a special theme: "Cooking with Beer." During the show Sam Porter, creator of the Traverse City Microbrew & Music Festival (August 27-28), will share fun and candid insight into what it's like orchestrating one of Traverse City's most popular annual festivals.

The demonstration begins at 6:00pm and lasts approximately 45 minutes. Guests will learn a variety of cooking techniques from the Resort's Executive Chef Joseph George and his talented culinary staff. Complimentary samples are provided during the demonstration.

The following Michigan microbrew-infused recipes will be featured at the show:

• Dark Horse Onions, featuring Dark Horse Brewing Company
• Short's Sliders, featuring Short's Brewing Company
• Will Power Pale Ale Raclette Fondue, featuring Right Brain Brewery

The fee is $15 per person, which is applied as a credit to each guest’s dinner bill when they have a three-course dinner immediately afterward in Aerie. 

Advanced reservations are recommended. Walk-ins are accepted as space allows. For reservations, call Aerie Restaurant & Lounge at 231-534-6800 or email us.

- 2010 Cooking Live! at Aerie Schedule -

January 19:  Ice Wine Dinners featuring Black Star Farms
February 9:  Valentine’s Day Aphrodisiacs
March 17:  Cooking with Beer St. Patrick's Day Special
April 13:  Green Cooking with Local Foods, featuring Taste Local Difference
May 18:  Family Cooking Fun
June 15:  Father’s Day Grilling Tips
July 6:  Kids in the Kitchen featuring Moomers Ice Cream
August 18:  Cooking with Beer, featuring TC Microbrew & Music Festival
September 14:  Cooking with Wine
October 12:  Cooking Wild Game
November 16:  Stress-free Thanksgiving & Turkey Tips
December 14:  Holiday Entertaining

(Subject to change.)