Local restaurants join to fight addiction by raising money for The Healing Place.

Wednesday, July 22 is the date:

Dine Out and Support THP!

Join us on July 22nd as dozens of Louisville restaurants join the fight against addiction and raise money for The Healing Place.

Thus far, the only Southern Indiana restaurant on this list is Bread and Breakfast (157 E. Main Street in New Albany). Thanks, Laura.

My friend David "Bistro New Albany" Clancy's life quite possibly was saved by this program, and when he contacted me earlier this year, I recommended NABC's participation in the event. Perhaps the memo got lost in the tall grass.

Sorry if it offends anyone, but bluntness is merited here: Substance abuse is an occupational hazard of the restaurant industry, period. If you've been part of this business, you know exactly what I mean. Please do what you can to support THP, either by dining out on the 22nd, donating directly, or just helping get the word out.

Restaurants tackle addiction among workers, by Jere Downs (Courier-Journal)

Rampant substance abuse in the restaurant industry has sparked the upcoming “86 Addiction” event, whereby dozens of local eateries will donate 10 percent of their proceeds Wednesday to help The Healing Place.

What you missed: NA Exchange beer dinner with NABC on Monday, June 27.

The Greeting Glass was NABC Strathpeffer (Gruit Ale), followed by a Starter of house-made bourbon beer cheese and fresh pretzel bread, paired with NABC Community Dark (Dark Mild). The camera lens wasn't quick enough to capture the pretzel; here is the fresh fruit salad with local mixed lettuce, feta, marinated onion, sunflower kernels, cucumber, and fresh fruit tossed in raspberry vinaigrette, with NABC/De Struise/Louisville Beer Store Naughty Girl (India Blonde Ale).

Entree: Grilled Pork Medallions in a fresh pineapple mango salsa, garlic, smashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetable medley, with NABC Henna (Black IPA).

NABC Brewmaster Jared Williamson enjoys his last beer dinner at the helm. Beer pairings from Jared and Richard Atnip were spot on. Former Bank Street chef Josh Lehman was on hand, too.

Dessert: Bread Pudding with walnuts, caramel, and fresh raspberries, with NABC Jasmine (Sweet Stout). The Parting Glass for the evening was NABC Hard Core Gore (Belgo-American IPA).

Move fast: NA Exchange/NABC beer dinner coming on Monday, June 27.

Since the beginning of 2011, NA Exchange has been an invaluable addition to NABC’s dining and drinking neighborhood on the north side, near our original Pizzeria & Public House location and Indiana University Southeast.

NA Exchange’s owner, Ian Hall, has completely reinvented and remodeled his previous MyBar into an atmospheric, wood-adorned gastropub with craft beer, in the process engaging the consultative culinary services of David Clancy (formerly of Bistro New Albany).

Ian, Dave, their crew and NABC’s brain trust (really?) have created a beer dinner for Monday, June 27. Chef Clancy will be hoofing in the kitchen, the Publican (that's me) will emcee, and there will be some of our more rare NABC selections as pairings. See below for all the details.

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Place: NA Exchange, 3306 Plaza Drive, New Albany

Date and time: Monday, June 27 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Dinner: 4-course menu prepared by Chef David Clancy, including NABC beer pairings chosen by Jared Williamson and Richard Atnip

Cost: $55 per person, including beer pairings, not including service

Reservations: 812-948-6501

Greeting Glass
NABC Strathpeffer (Gruit Ale)

Starter
House-made bourbon beer cheese and fresh pretzel bread, with NABC Community Dark (Dark Mild)

Salad
Fresh fruit salad with local mixed lettuce, feta, marinated onion, sunflower kernels, cucumber, and fresh fruit tossed in raspberry vinaigrette, with NABC/De Struise/Louisville Beer Store Naughty Girl (India Blonde Ale)

Entree
Grilled Pork Medallions in a fresh pineapple mango salsa, garlic, smashed potatoes, and seasonal vegetable medley, with Henna (Black IPA)

Dessert
Bread Pudding with walnuts, caramel, and fresh raspberries, with Jasmine (Sweet Stout)

Parting Glass
Hard Core Gore (Belgo-American IPA)