For the occasion, Lily’s chefs will be behind the grill on the back patio, cooking up a special menu of meat, vegetarian and seafood dishes perfect for snacking away the evening. Several dishes will utilize beer from Toxic in their preparation.
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"One of my favorite things about Lily's has to be the patios that we have," Mendenhall said. "Since our anniversary falls during patio season, having a big outdoor grill out is a great way to celebrate."
For libations, Toxic Brew Co. will be providing a number of beers that Lily's Bar Manager Amber Brady will be mixing into patio perfect beer cocktails.
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“We love Toxic,” Mendenhall said. “We opened our doors around the same time, and we have enjoyed growing together in the Oregon District. We knew we wanted to do something with beer for this party, and Toxic has been a great neighbor to us.
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"Shane Juhl -- the owner of Toxic -- has helped us out with kegerator or CO2 issues more times than I can count. They're great people who make great beers and we look forward to showcasing them on their own, on our special grill out menu, and in creative beer cocktails."
For those interested in attending Lily's Bistro Four Year Anniversary Grill Out, the event takes place from 5:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, June 29. Registration is free, and you can register at Eventbrite. More information can be found on the Facebook event page.
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