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 Continue Reading →

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, Continue Reading →

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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


by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Atlanta Beer Week, Beer Dinners

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!)

Monday, May 17, 2010
Featured Beer: HaandBryggeriet India Pale Ale
Food Pairing: Cypress Grove Bermuda Triangle Goat Cheese, w/ tempura mushrooms
Tuesday May 18, 2010
Featured Beer: Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout
Food Pairing: Vanilla-Bourbon Marinade Pulled Pork, Poached Egg, Puffed Pastry, Candied Maple Bacon
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Featured Beer: Ichtechem Grand Cru
Food Pairing: Juniper dusted Duck Breast over sweet potato puree w/ Raspberry Apple Glaze
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Featured Beer: Oskar Blues GUBNA
Food Pairing: Rack of Lamb glazed with Orange blossom Lavender Honey over Celery Root/Sweet Potato Graton, w/lamb-chopper goat cheese
Friday, May 21, 2010
Featured Beer: Saison Dupont
Food Pairing: House-smoked Blue Cheese Stuffed Pork Chop, over Jicama Root & Pear Slaw, w/ Apple Chutney
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Featured Beer: Dogfish Head Burton Baton
Food Pairing: House-cured Smoked Salmon, Flat Bread, Herbed Cream Cheese, Fried Capers, Red Onion Jam, Grilled Lemon
by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer Dinners, Meet the Brewer, Terrapin Beer Company

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

www.sohoatlanta.com

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer Dinners, Meet the Brewer, The Bruery

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!

by Reid Ramsay
Posted in Beer Dinners, Rare Opportunity, Terrapin Beer Company

BLT Steak Atlanta Hosts Terrapin Beer Dinner

BLT SteakCraft 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

by Reid Ramsay