SunQuest Cruises’ Craft Beer Dinner with the Tennessee Firearms set for April 28^th aboard the Solaris Yacht Dinner cruise event will feature a five course dinner paired with exclusively brewed craft beer and music by popular area bluegrass band Destin, Fla. (April 05, 2011) – SunQuest Cruises announces details of the Craft Beer Dinner scheduled for April 28^th on the Solaris Yacht at 6:30pm at the Baytowne Marina in the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.  The special event will feature a southern style five-course dinner paired with complementary craft beers brewed and selected by 30A Brewing Company Brewmaster Hank Standridge.  In addition to enjoying cuisine and libations, guests will be entertained by the bluegrass jams of the Tennessee Firearms while cruising the Choctawhatchee Bay at sunset.  Tickets are $59 and include both dinner and beer.  Reservations for the limited event are required. “The Craft Beer Dinner is a first of its kind event for the Solaris,” explained James Murray, General Manager of SunQuest Cruises.  “Chef James Huckaby has prepared an impressive beer-friendly menu and Brewmaster Hank Standridge has selected the finest craft beers to accentuate each dinner course and intrigue the pallet.  We’re looking forward to a fun-filled evening complete with dancing and festive tunes by the Tennessee Firearms.” Chef Huckaby recently joined the staff of the Solaris and hails from noted Birmingham restaurants Highlands Bar & Grill, Bottega and Chez Fonfon.  Highlights from the Craft Beer Dinner’s southern-inspired menu include South Walton Ceviche, Grilled Georgia Pharaoh Quail, Braised Pork Shoulder, Country Fried Veal Cutlet and Polenta Pound Cake.  Each enticing course will be paired with brews carefully selected by Brewmaster Standridge.  Standridge studied at the Siebel Institute in Chicago and the Doemens Academy in Munich, Germany, and has over eight years of recipe formulation experience along with International Brewing Certification.  Beers on tap for the evening include Blonde Ale, American Pale Ale, South Coast India Pale Ale, Amber Ale and Stout. The Tennessee Firearms are composed of Jerad Reynolds (fiddle), Neil Sebree (bass), Brian Wise (guitar) and Marcus Buckner (banjo).  With experience performing all over the southeast, the Tennessee Firearms offer a traditional bluegrass sound with a modern twist.  They approach music from a raw, simple and explosive perspective and their unique sound resonates the melodies found in the heart of bluegrass and traditional country music. To make reservations for the Craft Beer Dinner, please call 850.650.2519.  Boarding begins promptly at 6:30pm and the dinner cruise is from 7:00pm to 10:00pm.  For additional information on SunQuest Cruises, please visit www.sunquestcruises.com. About SunQuest Cruises Providing premier dining and entertainment to the Emerald Coast since 2004, SunQuest Cruises presents events on the Solaris, a 3-deck, 5,200 square foot yacht docked at the Baytowne Marina in the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.  SunQuest Cruises offers dinner dance cruises year round available for reservation along with special events, weddings, private parties, receptions and corporate events.  Named a 2010 and 2011 Best Wedding Reception Venue by The Knot, SunQuest Cruises offers varied wedding packages complete with an on-site full service planning team to create personalized events to fulfill any bride’s dreams. Features of the Solaris yacht include a climate controlled dining salon on the first deck that accommodates 100 guests, a climate controlled dining salon on the second deck that accommodates 50 guests, a full service bar, a private bridal dressing suite, a 1,400 square foot observation sky deck with a bridal platform/stage and a full equipped galley kitchen. Contact: Madra Medina McDonald M Public Relations 850.376.7386 madra@M-PublicRelations.com

SunQuest Cruises’ Craft Beer Dinner with the Tennessee Firearms set for April 28th aboard the Solaris Yacht