Chesapeake Bay Crab & Oskar Blues Brewery Beer Dinner

Event Date: 
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
RSVP Required
Cost:
$65.00
Included Items: 
talk, reception, multi-course meal with beer pairings

CELEBRATE SUMMER AT WILDFIRE WITH A CHESAPEAKE BAY CRAB & OSKAR BLUES BREWERY BEER DINNER FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER JOHN SHIELDS

Join us at Wildfire, Tysons Galleria, 3rd floor, McLean, VA, for an evening with John Shields, author of Chesapeake Bay Cooking, host of the PBS series Coastal Cooking, and owner of the renowned Gertrude’s in Baltimore, as he shares his passion for the Chesapeake region and its outstanding cuisine.

A highlight of the evening will include the opportunity to work alongside John as he leads guests through the technique of opening their own steamed Maryland Blue Crab.  Shields will also offer tips on selecting and cooking the different parts of the Chesapeake’s legendary crustacean. The crab picking will be followed by three more courses created and prepared by Executive Chef Eddie Ishaq, and showcasing crab in a variety of uses, each paired with a selection from Oskar Blues Brewery Beer to complement the dish.

This event will be held at Wildfire, Tysons Galleria, 3rd floor, McLean, VA on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $65.00 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included).  For more information or to make a reservation, please call Amanda or Erika at (703) 442-9110.

 

 

--Reception—

 

Maryland Style Blue Crabs

 

Old Bay seasoning

 

Oskar Blues Mama’s Little Yella Pils

 

 

--First Course—

 

Crab Stuffed Manicotti

 

ricotta, backfin crabmeat, four cheese blend

 

Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale

 

 

--Second Course—

 

Grilled “Oskar Style” Filet Mignon

 

lump crabmeat asparagus, béarnaise sauce

 

        Oskar Blues Gubna Imperial IPA

 

 

--Dessert—

 

Blueberry Tart

 

fresh local blueberries, cream cheese filling

 

Oskar Blues Old Chub Scottish Strong Ale