Beer Week: what you need to know

The second Philly Beer Week (www.phillybeer week.org) is set to kick off Friday, March 6. But how can you tackle something that features more than 50 events per day? The Bite will give you a healthy head start.

To experience a wide variety of tastes, consider The Brewers Plate on March 8, where each restaurant has a stand and serves a dish that is paired with a beer from a local brewer.

Bridget Foy’s (200 South St., 215-922-1813) is participating with a local menu that includes Herr’s-crusted fish and chips in a Kenzinger beer batter and scrapple-stuffed pork loin with maple lager glaze. Jones (700 Chestnut St., 215-223-5663) might win for most beverages offered during a single dinner, as you can sample 18 beers during a three-course meal on March 10.

But if you can’t wait for Beer Week, consider Oceanaire Seafood Room (700 Walnut St., 215-625-8862) Monday evening, when they’re hosting a dinner along with Yards Brewing.