Beer Dinners
Merchant Du Vin Pizza Beer Dinner
So Atlanta Beer week is over. Missing the awesome beer dinner/food pairings already? Here’s more. Varasano’s Pizza had pizza and beer pairings all through beer week. There are 2 days of beer pairings coming up on June 1st & 2nd at Varasano’s Pizza.
Zatec Traditional Bright Lager – Nana’s Special
Ayinger Brau-Weisse – Chica Bella
Orval Trappist Ale – Salumi & Sun Dried Tomatoes
Samuel Smith India Ale – Caper & Capocollo
Samuel Smith’s Oatmeal Stout – Caramelized Onion
Lindemans Kriek – Chocolate Demise
These pairings are made possible by Merchant Du Vin – Beer Importers and Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits.
6 Beers paired with 6 courses. $30 RSVP HERE
Varasano’s Pizza – June 1 & 2
2171 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
Atlanta Beer Week Spotlight#3 – Cypress Street!
Cypress Street Pint & Plate in Midtown has gone above and beyond for Atlanta Beer Week 2010. Each day features a spotlighted craft beer with a hand crafted food pairing. Here is an EXCLUSIVE look at the daily lineup this week – (SORRY FOR THE SPACING, ATTEMPTING TO CORRECT!)
Meet the Brewer/Beer Dinner – Terrapin & SOHO Atlanta!
I have to say I really love it when a restaurant takes an interest in beer. For the longest time, most restaurants you would step foot into would have the same 3 or 4 beers you’ve seen on tap a thousand times prior. Luckily, that situation is changing. Beer is evolving. Many restaurants these days are starting to see the complexity of craft beer, and that food pairing isn’t just for wine anymore.
I got to meet Frank Smith, General Manger of SOHO Restaurant in Vinings last week. Frank was on the quest for greater beer knowledge, because he wants to expand SOHO’s selection. In my “professional” opinion, that is a great idea! While speaking with Frank, he mentioned that SOHO is hosting a beer dinner this Tuesday, with brewer Spike Buckowski in attendance. If you haven’t met Spike or been to SOHO, I can think of no better time to do both. Here is the menu —
~ Reception ~
Shrimp Basil Rolls with a Thai Peanut Sauce
Skewered Jerk Chicken topped with a Mango Aioli
* Terrapin Rye Pale Ale *
~ 1st Course ~
Hot Smoked Sockeye Salmon, Salad of Grilled Romain,
Pickled Red Onions, Avocado Vinaigrette
* Terrapin Hopsecutioner *
~ 2nd Course ~
Springer Mountain Chicken Vindaloo, Saffron Basmati Rice
and Raita
* Terrapin Hop Karma Brown Ale *
~ Entree ~
Horseradish Encrusted Berkshire Pork Tenderloin,
Celery Mashed Potatoes, Fava Beans, Rye Squared Molasses
* Terrapin Rye Squared *
~ Dessert ~
Red Velvet and Homemade Marshmallow Moon Pie
with a Mini Godiva Chocolate Malted Milk Shake
* Terrapin Side Project *
Sound delicious? Thought so. The dinner is $42 plus tax/tip. Call 770.801.0069 for Reservations. Time isn’t on the info I received, I’ll post when I find out.
Soho Restaurant
4300 Paces Ferry Road Northwest #107
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 801-0069
MEET THE BREWER! Patrick Rue of The Bruery
Brickstore Pub is giving you are rare opportunity to meet a brewer. Patrick Rue, co- founder of The Bruery, Placentia, California will be headed to Brickstore Pub on Monday February 22nd for a beer dinner with Leon’s.
If you haven’t been properly introduced, from a previous post about The Bruery –
Founded out of the love of homebrewing, The Bruery basically started on a stove. Patrick Rue, his brother Chris and wife Rachel created an “amber” ale while Patrick was a first year law student. Over time the love of brewing couldn’t be held back any longer, and their life long goal was set.
The name “Bruery” is a meld of the word brewery with the family name “Rue.” All beers are unfiltered and unpasteurized. All carbonation is through bottle conditioning through secondary fermentation.
Patrick will be in town for one evening for this dinner collaboration with Brickstore/Leon’s. The dinner will contain 5 courses paired with The Bruery’s beers. There is some hope that Patrick will bring something special to share. (Fingers crossed.)
The dinner will run you $65 dollars a person plus tax & gratuity. The dinner is RSVP only!! To reserve a spot, send an email to Michael “AT” brickstorepub DOT com. Include your name, number of guests, and your phone number.
See you at the Pub!
BLT Steak Atlanta Hosts Terrapin Beer Dinner
Craft beer is obviously turning heads. Upscale restaurants who once focused on wines, selling only macro lagers/ales are now having multi course beer dinners featuring craft brewers. This is a prime (no pun intended) example. It’s a little last minute, but tickets are still available.
This dinner features Terrapin Brewing (Athens, GA) with multiple courses paired with Terrapin’s beer offerings. (NOTE: Depth Charge is featured, and paired with dessert.) Seats are $90 a piece.
Here is the menu –
Hamachi / Avocado / Pickled Ramps / Honey – Orange Sauce
Sunray Wheat
Diver Sea Scallops / Pumpkin Ravioli / Sage Butter Sauce
Pumpkinfest
Roasted Long Island Duck Breast / Peach Mustarda / Seven Spices Sauce
Gamma Ray
Sirloin Steak and Short Ribs Beef Duo/Red Wine Sauce
Imperial Red
Sides: Roasted Butternut Squash/ Macadamia Nuts/Sage
Mac and Cheese / Gruyere / Bacon / Truffle
Chocolate Caramel Ganache Tart / Wattleseed Ice Cream
Depth Charge
Warm Madeleines
BLT Steak
W Atlanta-Downtown Hotel & Residences
45 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard
Atlanta, GA 30308
404.577.7601
www.bltsteak.com
7-9 pm – December 11, 2009
