Toast of the Town Elite Event at Brew

This was my first Elite Event!
The location was something different for me and I wouldnt have thought to go here on my own. I really liked the vibe here, but the seats didnt make you want to stay around too long.
The beer cocktails were really interesting. the brewmosa was the first and it was to me like it needed another ingredient, like the orange juice wasnt fully diluted or something. the second one was the Shandy. I really like Shandys in general. but i think this had too much of a zip to it. next was the Raddler and wasnt all that into it, it had bitters and grapefruit juice. lastly was the Moscow Bull and i was REALLY happy abt that one. it was a ginger beer with lime. so refreshing
Then the toasts! All the bread comes from Community Loaves, i havent been there yet but i hope to head there soon.
First up was the Rosemary Garlic bread with goat cheese and kimchi jam with arugala. this was really good and the flavors were matched perfectly. next was a Rye bread with a Currant jam that seemed by looking at it that it was going to be sweet but there was a bright citrus flavor to it that was really good. Jack, the owner brought this plate to my table and told us that this calamondin is kind of like a kumquat. very interesting to know. and ill impress someone with that knowledge down the road. lastly was a wheat bread, that had a really good texture with chocolate pecan sunflower spread and drizzled artfully with cashew cream. this one would be good on a cold morning with a warm beverage. i liked that it was sweet but not overwhelming with the flavor.
I really enjoyed meeting some new Unilocal friends, and having some laughs. the décor was so cute and fun with the mustaches at the tables and the balloons to match! I also claimed a Unilocal mug when i checked in and was congratulated by Allie for my new Elite status!
i was totally bummed that my phone died just as i was checking in, and i have NO pictures to share from this event. foiled again by faulty technology. sigh

Thanks to Unilocal,I am being introduced to places I probably would’ve never gone to on my own like this super swanky little spot in the Five Points, BREW! I’m not he biggest fan of beer so when I received an invite to attend the event at BREW, I jumped right on it, seeing it as an opportunity to broaden my horizons in the field of brewery.
To my surprise, BREW specializes in craft beer, craft sodas, coffee, and artisan TOAST! Yes, you read it correctly, toast. I don’t know about you, but I have never ever been to a bar/​restaurant that serves specialty toast and anyone who knows me well, knows I LOVE BREAD!!!
This particular night we got to try the beer cocktails and to be completely honest, before the event I never knew such a thing existed. Jack, the man behind the beer madness, made us four different beer cocktails: THE BERMOSA which was a beer mixed with O. J, THE SHANDY which was lemony beer mixed with simple syrup, THE RADLER which was made with beer, bitters and grapefruit juice, and my favorite, THE MOSCOW BUL which was made with ginger beer and lime.
Before leaving I got some of the craft (non-​alcoholic) sodas they had stocked in the coolers. I got the Ginger Ale which had an incredible bite due to there being real bits of ginger in it and the Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beer which reminded me of the Butter Beer from Harry Potter World in Orlando. Delicious!
The artisan toast was very very interesting. I wasn’t sure what to expect because I usually just put a little butter and jelly on my toast lol. The sourdough bread used to make these treats come from a local bakery, Community Loaves and some of the toppings are made from Dig Foods, a vegetarian/​vegan restaurant.
So here is the breakdown:
Community Loaves Rosemary Garlic Sourdough with Kimchi Jam, Goat Cheese and Arugula: I’m not a big fan of goat cheese but this was probably my favorite toast of the evening. All of these flavors work very well together and I really enjoyed the kimchi jam.
Community Loaves Currant Rye with Butter and Calamondin Marmalade
This toast reminded me of the butter and jelly toast I make at home. It would go nicely with coffee. I learned that calamondin is a citrusy fruit, similar to a kumquat. Hey, you learn something new everyday!
Community Loaves Wheat with Butter, Chocolate-​Pecan Sunflower Spread and Cashew Cream: Well, I thought these looked amazing but I liked these the least. I was expecting some sort of sweet chocolatey treat with my favorite nut, pecans, but it fell completely short. It wasn’t horrible but wasn’t great either. It made me a little sad actually.
Overall, the event at BREW was wonderful! I was able to try some new things and meet up with fun people! This is the perfect location to meet up with friends after work for happy hour or for coffee on a Saturday morning! I am definitely going to return for some beer cocktails and craft sodas!

I’ve been here again since this event.
Super cool opportunity to check out somewhere I normally wouldn’t. We had planned to come here for book club, but I felt like I saw a completely different side of brew at each event.
I don’t tend to drink beer but the beer mixed drinks are completely new to me. Definitely a good opportunity to check it all out.
Loved the mustache balloons and I met some super cool Unilocalers!
Plus, have to love a Unilocal mug!!!

I felt I needed a reason to step into Brew. I am not a big beer or coffee person. So when this event popped up, I was excited to give it a try.
I liked the Unilocal mugs that we got, those were sweet. I also liked the décor of Brew. Very simple, but arranged in a way that it all jelled together. You can sit at the bar/​counter or sit down at the tables. As soon as I sat down, the cocktails started flowing. My one favorite for the night was The Shandy, which was beer, lemon juice & simple syrup. Also the Moscow Bul was good. That one had Beer, lime & ginger beer. I was really surprised I would like those, but I really did. But, what I really came for was the toast. Seeing as the bread was from Community Loaves Bakery. If you haven’t been to Community Loaves (Murray Hill), then you are missing out on some pretty damn good sourdough. My favorite was the Rosemary Garlic Sourdough with goat cheese, kimchi jam & arugula. I have always loved putting goat cheese and arugula together. But mixing it with that kimchi jam just made it taste insanely good.
They also have coolers filled with tons of local beers and ciders in cans & bottles. So if you just want to keep it simple you can. Since it is a coffee shop that is open up late, you can come in and just relax, Lots and lots of beverages to chose from. Again, I thanks Allie and her fellow worker bees for putting this event together. This is def. a place I will revisit time and time again.

Another month, another awesome elite event! My friend Daisy and I already had plans with our book club to visit Brew this Saturday so this acted as a nice preview. In all honesty, I was looking forward to the toast way more than the drinks. I’m not a big beer drinking and didn’t expect to care for any of them.
When we first walked in we were given new Unilocal mugs (yay!) and headed in to find a seat. The spot is small (as you’d expect in 5 Points) but very cute. I loved the local art work on the walls (we were sitting near a nice print that was sort of a map of 5 Points and only $ 30 framed so they’re very decently priced). Allie got some cute decorations including funny little mustache balloons and there were some lovely flowers on the table (not sure if they’re always there).
A few minutes after we sat down we were given the first drink, the brewmosa (beer with orange juice). It reminded me a lot of a blue moon (one of the handful of beers I really drink). It was surprisingly refreshing and could easily replace a mimosa as a brunch drink. The next beer cocktail we tried was the shandy, which was described as beer with lemonade (listed on the menu as Beer, Lemon Juice, and Simple Syrup). I didn’t love this one. It was just too tangy for me I guess. The people I was sitting with seemed to like this more than I did so just a personal preference. The Moscow Bul (Beer, Lime, Ginger Beer) was the surprise of the night for me. I am not a ginger fan, not in ginger ale, not in juice, not in candy but this drink was actually my favorite of the night. Our last beer cocktail was the Radler (Beer, Bitters, and Grapefruit). Again, personal preference but I’m not one for bitters. Also, the cup of this I was given was basically full and even if I had liked it, there was no way I was going to be able to drink much of it.
As mentioned above, I was much more excited for the toast than the drinks and it didn’t disappoint! I’ve Community Loaves bread before and it was as wonderful as I remember. First up was the Community Loaves Rosemary Garlic Sourdough with Goat Cheese, Kimchi Jam and Arugula. Of course, before the event I had checked out the Unilocal reviews and quite a few of them mention how great this one is. It was easily my favorite. It’s been said before and it will be said again but the bread and goat cheese cut through the spice of the kimchi perfectly. I’m not usually a fan of sourdough bread but this bread was fantastic.
Next up was the Community Loaves Currant Rye with Butter and Calamondin Marmalade. Jack (the owner) dropped this one off at our table and told us that a calamondin falls somewhere in between an orange and a kumquat. I was still not expecting the taste I got when I bit into this one (that’s what she said?). It was much tangier than I expected. The bite sized piece was very good but I’m not sure that I could eat a whole slice of this one. The last toast we tried was the Community Loaves Wheat with Butter, Chocolate Pecan Sunflower Spread and Cashew Cream. This would be perfect for breakfast with a hot cup of coffee. Sweet but not too sweet. We noticed that the bread on this one actually tasted more like sourdough than the first one.
There seems to be a lot of hype right now around Brew and it really lived up to all the good things I’ve heard. Their staff was great, as was the Unilocal crew (of course). Before we left, the owner talked to us to give a little «context» and hinted that some new things are coming (cough, avocado toast, cough), which should be exciting. It’s always nice to meet new Unilocalers and we made some new friends at our table.
Can’t wait to go back Friday for a slice of the Community Loaves Rosemary Garlic Sourdough with Goat Cheese, Kimchi Jam and Arugula and to try their coffee!

A fun time, as always! I definitely would not have ever tried this place on my own but I’d certainly stop by for a drink next time I’m in the area.
I don’t tend to eat bread these days so when I do it’s a special treat. and boy was that good bread. I don’t even like goat cheese but I tried their goat cheese, kimchi, arugula toast and loved it. I think it was my favorite! Definitely headed back for a Brewmosa too! Mimosas tend to be too sweet for me so this was perfect.
I’ll be sporting my Unilocal mug for coffee tomorrow (after it’s washed, of course!)

Awh, having been MIA from Unilocal recently, I was really glad to have been able to join fellow Unilocalers at «Toast of the Town» for a night of light revelry. The drinks kepth cometh and I was happy! Admittedly, I am not very cultured with fermented libations; however, I thoroughly enjoyed the concoctions served. I really liked the Shandy! Followed by the Brewmosa, followed by a close third, the Radler, then the close 4^th, the Moscow Bul. Ok ok ok, they’re all good! I have never enjoyed bread from Community Loaves before and I have to say, they’re quite delicious! I’ll have more plzzzz! The arugula and kim chi jam on bread was totally titillating. I enjoyed the dichotomous balance of bitter and bold arugula with the sweet, tantalizing jam.
And the new schwagggg. oh my!
Great event! Cheers!

Toast and beer cocktails… You had me at beer! So, when I initially read about this event I was skeptical to say the least… After trying each of the beer cocktails along with the different toast, I’m convinced that we’ll be back… For the beer cocktails!
Even though I wasn’t a fan of the toast I must say I was impressed over all with the event. As always, Allie great job coming up with this one!
We will definitely be back in the future. Hope to see everyone at the next event.

Toast is not something I associate with a destination, but thanks to our fearless leader Allie and the staff at brew I may have to rethink. Closed for the night Brew opened it’s doors to us for a spectacular offering of what they do best. BREAD!!!
But first lets talk beverages. The coolers are full with sodas, beer, ciders and wine. And to add to the fun custom blends of beers; citrus and wines are combined into some very interesting drinks. Brumosa well a spinoff of Mimosa; cider & oj. not a cider fan I took a pass. Next up Shandy; beer, lemon juice with simple syrup. I drank this in England and again no go. Moscow Bul. Oh this might be my drink: beer; lime and ginger beers. The ginger like a fine wine comes in at the back of the mouth and tickles the nose. Last the Radler; beer, bitters and grapefruit juice. Too tart, back to the Moscow Bul. Finally the real star of the evening arrived. All the bread from Community Loaves is a gift to the soul from the heart. Rosemary Garlic sourdough w/​Goat Cheese, Kimchi Jam and Arugula. Having read the reviews I was keen on this and was not dissapointed. The heat from the Kimchi and peppery taste from the arugula was just right. Then a nice slice of Currant Rye with butter and calamondin marmalade. The calamondin is unique to this area and similar to a Kumquat (sp).
This was my fav; I think it had to do with the tart citrus with toast crust taste combo. Last wheat, butter chocolate, pecan, sunflower spread with cashew cream one bite and I was done. Way too sweet for me. Overall the night was a great success (Thank you Allie). And thanks to the Brew staff for welcoming us.

I never write event reviews but no time like the present to change …
Walked in and somehow took the Unilocal sign with me? No judgement zone here since I’m still awarded a pretty cool looking mug from Allie and Daisy!
Extremely nice and knowledgable staff. I chat it up … (I suck with names… Awesome beard dude … I’m decent with faces) about the beers before taking notice that an information card is right in front of my stool.
Brewmosa — beer and orange juice
Shandy — super fresh citrus
Moscow Bul — fancy ginger ale
Radler — beer habanero pepper bitters and grapefruit juice. Surprisingly this was my favorite drink of the night. Anytime I see peppers in a drink disgusting thoughts of a Bloody Mary come to mind but this was far from the old crusty drink I was thinking. Just a tickling… cleansing feeling to the palate. I don’t know… just go in and try it!
I was a little shocked when I was told they are open for breakfast. Could be hazardous? But this cool bar actually serves pastries, community loaves, and several varieties of coffee.
So the loaves…
Rosemary — a shadow of silence falls on the room while everyone takes their first bite. (I didn’t like it so I started writing). And now I’m fanning my face because those peppers from the Radler are slowly settling in my stomach. (Love It! Now that’s a Monday drink!)
Currant Rye — yeah I don’t like this either
Chocolate — pecan … Ummm maybe I just don’t like loaves?
But plenty of time to chat up with new folks and laugh with some not so new folks! Great fun like always!

When I first heard of Brew, I was really unsure about this whole «fancy» toast trend that’s started. I am so thrilled we were able to have an Elite Event here. To be honest, I probably never would have come on my own. It’s so awesome to have these wonderful events to learn about new foods, drinks, and local businesses!
I know I’ve said it countess times in the past, but I’ll say it again: I am not a beer drinker. Prior to this event, I had never heard of a beer cocktail. Wow… just wow! I was completely won over with the beer cocktails they offer! The cocktails we sampled were: Brewmosa (Beer and Orange Juice), Shandy (Beer, Lemon Juice, and Simple Syrup), Moscow Bul (Beer, Lime, Ginger Beer), and Radler (Beer, Bitters, and Grapefruit).
i tried all of the beer cocktails with the exception of the Radler because I have a real dislike for grapefruit. I really enjoyed the other three. I couldn’t believe how there was no beer aftertaste. The shining star for me was the Moscow Bul. This beer cocktail was served over ice and it was very refreshing (I had three of them). I’m also a big fan of ginger ale which might have had something to do with it being my favourite. Love, Love, Love the Moscow Bul!
There were three different toasts we tried: Community Loaves Rosemary Garlic Sourdough with Goat Cheese, Kimchi Jam and Arugula, Community Loaves Currant Rye with Butter and Calamondin Marmalade, and Community Loaves Wheat with Butter, Chocolate-​Pecan_​Sunflower Spread and Cashew Cream.
I tried the last two toasts, but not the first because I am no fan of goat cheese. I, unfortunately, didn’t care for the two I did try. I’m a picky eater though, so I think I get kudos for trying them! :D I believe it is me and my pickiness because everyone at my table loved them all. So don’t not try the toast because of me.
Even though it wasn’t on our menu for the evening, I have heard wonderful things about the vast variety of unusual and unique sodas they offer. I couldn’t leave here without trying the Flying Cauldron Butter Beer (it’s non-​alcoholic). It was a good price at $ 2.75. It’s actually a cream soda with butterscotch flavouring. I’m a huge fan of both cream soda and butterscotch. Needless to say, I enjoyed every single sip!
Hubby and I will most definitely be back here in the future to share a pitcher or two of the Moscow Bul. I’d also like to try some of the other flavoured sodas; although, it may be difficult to get me away from the Flying Cauldron Butter Beer! :D
A huge thank you to everyone at Brew for opening your doors for us! You’ve definitely got two new customers and I’ll be passing the word around about your great new local business!
Of course a huge thank you to Allie! Another wonderful, memorable event. The new Unilocal mugs we each received are super awesome! You always go all out for your Elites and I hope you know how very much each and every one us appreciate all you do! We Jax Elites are so lucky to have the best Community Manager Unilocal has to offer!