Turn wine into water for a great cause this Wednesday at William Hallet

This Wednesday, you can help turn wine into water. Wine to Water is a non-profit organization committed to bringing clean, sustainable drinking water to thousands of people around the world. During the week of April 8 to the 14th, they will be sponsoring an event called, “Just one Shift,” where bartenders can choose a shift to donate their entire tips from the evening toward the organization, which promises to use 100% of the funds raised to bringing clean water to those who need it most.

Chris Crouch will be donating his tips this Wednesday.

You can help out by stopping by William Hallet (36-10 30th Ave) between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. this Wednesday night, April 10th, as bartender Chris Crouch has committed to donate his tips from the shift toward the cause. “Even if you can’t have a drink, feel free to stop by and contribute,” encourages Crouch, whom patrons might also recognize from Vesta Trattoria, where he works on the weekends. Crouch is the only Astoria bartender registered to contribute to the event (a list of registered bars around the country is available on the website).

The turducken meatloaf sandwich at William Hallet

William Hallet offers a broad selection of wine, beer, specialty cocktails like the guava (vodka) lemonade, and even a selection of ten varieties of absinthe. You can also order dinner at the bar, which features a late night menu that includes their famous turducken meatloaf sandwich (turkey, duck, and chicken) on an onion roll with bourbon ketchup and bacon.

William Hallet | 36-10 30th Ave, Astoria | (718) 269-3443 | www.williamhallet.com

Eat a grilled cheese & help a hurricane victim

Classic toasted cheddar and mozzarella on brioche with herbed marmite tomato soup and Mast Bros. mocha

Who knew that contributing to a worthy cause could taste so good?  This coming Thursday, The Queens Kickshaw (40-17 Broadway, Astoria) is donating 100% of their profits to Hurricane Sandy relief.  If you plan on enjoying a mug o' coffee or eating Thursday (or grabbing a drink later), why not make sure it satiates more than just your physical hunger and thirst?  Savor a gourmet grilled cheese (my favorite is the smoked gouda with black bean hummus, guava jam, and pickled jalapeños), one of their savory new dishes (a braised vegetable shepherd's pie, baked ravioli, or a basket of mini knishes), try one of their gourmet coffees, a craft beer, glass of wine, mead (honey wine), vinegar cordial sodas, or a decadent serving of fontina cheesecake.  For more details, click on the flyer below to visit the Facebook event page...