Caribbean Food and Beer at Republic, The Bosco Expands Brunch, and More Intel

BEER HERE — Downtown restaurant Republic is hosting its first ever beer dinner in the restaurant's upstairs event space. Chef Sarah Welch, who spent her childhood in Jamaica, is serving a Caribbean meal alongside beers from Dark Horse Brewing and Bell's Brewing. Tickets are $50, which includes two beer pairings per course. [EaterWire]

EXPANSIONS — Naf Naf Grill, a fast-casual Middle Eastern food concept out of Chicago, is plotting a Michigan expansion with locations in the works in Troy and Sterling Heights. [DBiz]

FOOD TV — Great Lakes Culinary Center and Salt + Acid pop-up chef Reva Constantine is returning to television for the Guy's Grocery Games Redemption Tournament. [EaterWire]

BRUNCHWIRE —€” The Bosco in Ferndale is expanding is brunch service to Saturdays beginning April 30. [Facebook]

POP-UPS —€” Chef Larissa Popa, who recently launched a series of DIY butchery courses in Eastern Market, is popping up at MotorCity Wine on April 17 with Parisian-inspired dishes. Popa's fondness for whole-animal cooking will be on display throughout the menu, which includes Parfait de Porc (pork rillettes, fat cap, apple butter, toasted baguette, and pickled cherry mostrada), savory éclairs, "This Little Piggy" cassoulet, and more. [Facebook]

THE CHAINS —€” Michigan-based chain Happy's Pizza is now slingin' pies in its first full-service, sit-down location in Ann Arbor. The 200-seat space features a full bar and dine-in menu and provides delivery customers the option of beer and wine. The model may expand to new locations across the country. [DBiz]