Bits, crumbs, and new beer

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery started its newest seasonal promotion this week highlighting CPA, described as a West Coast style IPA brewed using three hop varieties: "Pronounced citrus hop flavor and aroma dominate while Munich and Amber malt provide body and subtle sweetness." To go with it are menu items ranging from pepperoni pizza rolls and fish taquitos to coconut shrimp and Greek flatbread. Diners can enter to win a trip for two to Denver for the 2011 Great American Beer Festival in September, and the menu runs through March 6. 401 N. Tryon St.; 704-334-2739.

Sante in Matthews will extend its Restaurant Week deal through Feb. 5. 165 N. Trade St., Matthews; 704-845-1899.

The Palm's bar offers a $4.50 menu 5-7 p.m. and 9 p.m.-closing weekdays. Among the choices are Prime steakburger sliders, a charcuterie plate and crispy blue corn fried oysters. 6705-B Phillips Place Court; 704-552-7256.