Back Forty
photo: Ryan Charles
Alphabet City's Back Forty, a New American that emphasizes local and seasonal fare, wants to bring the growing world of artisanal cheese and ale to your attention. To that end, it's hosting three events in the next month pairing the two together. On Wednesday, April 30th, Ben Granger, co-owner of Park Slope's Bierkraft, will lead the beer-and-cheese pairing, which will include a side-by-side tasting of Long Island's Blue Point Brewery's Hoptical Illusion in both cask ale and bottled form. A May 7th event will focus on springtime ales and cheeses, while a May 21st event will bring Sixpoint Craft Ales together with cheeses from Britain. All the beers and cheeses showcased will also be available for Back Forty diners after the tastings have concluded (6:30–7:30 PM; $25 per person; Reserve a space at 212-388-1990).