Hungry Monk’s Hoptoberfest & Chili Cook Off
Hungry Monk’s Hoptoberfest & Chili Cook Off to Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness on October 29, 2011
Chandler, Arizona – Hungry Monk of Chandler announced that its Hoptoberfest & Chili Cook Off will benefit the Susan G Komen for the Cure Campaign. As part of the day’s activities the Hungry Monk will stage several fundraising events, highlighted by the “Bosom Buddies” competition, where male patrons wear colorful bras and walk the catwalk, in an effort to raise funds for breast cancer awareness. Other event highlights include more than 40 India Pale Ales (IPA’s) on tap, live entertainment and a dozen chili-makers battling it out for ultimate supremacy.
“I can’t think of a better day in Arizona than celebrating beer and boobs,” said Hungry Monk proprietor Jim Lolli. “We love ‘big’ beers at the Hungry Monk, and this spectacular selection of IPAs for Hoptoberfest will be a craft beer lovers dream. Throw in a great cause like Susan G Komen for the Cure, share it with your buddies, and you have a great afternoon.”
More than a dozen teams of novice chili-makers will compete in two categories for bronze, silver and gold medals and for the ultimate honor of having their recipes featured on the Hungry Monk’s menu for a week. Chili Wars categories include Texas Red and Anything Goes. The competition will kick off at noon-4 p.m. A panel of judges including a member of the media, industry expert and a celebrity guest will rate the teams based on taste. At 5 p.m. the judges will announce the winners in each category. Other event highlights include live music by Take Cover from 12:30-4:30 p.m. and the smooth sounds of Blues/Jazz from 5-8 p.m. Also, enjoy interactive breast cancer awareness themed games and more.
Admission to Hungry Monk’s Hoptoberfest & Chili Cook Off is $10 and includes ten, 4 oz. beer or 2 oz. chili samples. Additional samples can be purchased for $1 each. The event kicks off at noon so come out and enjoy the cool fall weather, craft beer, chili and fun festivities while supporting breast cancer awareness. Also, stop by the Hungry Monk from October 27-30 for a full glass of any of the 40 Hoptoberfest IPA’s on tap.
The Hungry Monk is a sports-themed, family friendly pub in Chandler offering an expansive range of craft beers with 28 varieties on tap, a menu packed with pub-style sandwiches, burgers, salads and the house specialty wings. Patrons enjoy delicious food, drinks, charm and live sporting events broadcast on 18 HD flat panel televisions. The Hungry Monk is located at 1760 West Chandler Boulevard in Chandler and open daily from 10:30 a.m.-1 a.m. For more information, call 480-963-8000 and visit online at www.hungrymonkaz.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thehungrymonk.
