Beer Versus Wine Dinner

BRABO

Submitted by Anita on October 2, 2009 - 1:54pm

Venue Address: 

1600 King Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

United States

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www.BRABOrestaurant.com

What Pairs Better, Beer or Wine? Guests Try Both and Decide

With beer and food pairings becoming more and more popular, Brabo wants to give Washingtonians an opportunity to test wine against beer. Enter Brabo wine director, Leah Dedmon, who will take on beer director from Brasserie Beck, Thor Cheston, for a four-course battle to fend for their beverage of choice.

Executive Chef Robert Wiedmaier will prepare a special menu and Dedmon and Cheston will select their perfect pairing of wine and beer (respectively) to match each course. Diners will have a chance to try each pairing and will vote on a winner at the end. Without revealing their selections for the evening, Cheston plans on using a wide variety of beers, from modern American microbrews to classic Belgian styles, while Dedmon will look mostly to her favorite regions of France for her wine picks. The fun and casual evening will be a delicious experience, which highlights just how well food and wine ­and food and beer can complement each other. Plus guests will have an opportunity to learn from a knight of the Belgian Brewers’ Guild.

Menu:

First Course
Oyster Gratin
Hama Hama Oysters, Champagne and Rocca Cheese

Second Course
Roasted Medallions of Monkfish
Niçoise Olives and Parma Ham

Third Course
Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Potato Gallette and Apple Honey Mead Sauce

Cheese Course
Roasted Yellow Beets with Caramelized Walnuts
Red Onion, Quenelle of Epoisse

Cost for the dinner is $95 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.

Reservations are required. For reservations and for more information contact Martina Buenaventura at 571-482-3308 or martina.buenaventura@lorienhotelandspa.com