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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Mouthful / Beer Photos: Beer dinner at Vida
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 12:13 PM
Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina at the EpiCentre hosted their first beer dinner last night. Together with Crown Imports, they pulled off a delicious dinner of hors d'oeuvres, four courses, and an assortment of beers.
Executive Chef Chris Swinyard created special off-the-menu dishes to pair with the Mexican beers, and special guest Brewmaster Cesar Martinez Guzman flew in from Mexico to share his beers and educate the guests. The highlight beer of the night was Victoria, which is new to Charlotte. Victoria has been produced in Mexico since 1865 and is considered to be the country's most traditional beer brand. Because it's so popular, and hasn't been available in American markets, it's actually been traded on the black market before.
Here are a few photos of the dinner last night. (Check out the churros. I ate my plate, plus my neighbor's ... )
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Events / Beer March 15: Beer dinner at Paco's Tacos and Tequila
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Tue, Mar 8, 2011 at 1:49 PM
Paco's Tacos in SouthPark will be hosting a three-course Tex-Mex and beer dinner featuring Shiner Beer at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. Special guest Jaime Jurado from Spoetzl Brewery will be in attendance. In addition to providing the beers for dinner, the brewery will be raffling off a gift basket with proceeds benefiting Pints for Prostates.
The cost for the dinner is $40 per person. Make reservations by calling (702) 716-8226.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Events / Beer March 15: Beer dinner at Bask
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Charlotte Craft Beer Week is coming soon (March 11 - 20) and restaurants around town are offering beer dinners galore.
For CCBW, Bask at the N.C. Music Factory is offering a Brooklyn Brewery beer dinner at 7:30 pm on March 15, 2011. The price is $40 per person and the menu is as follows:
Monday, February 28, 2011
Events / Beer March 1: Beer dinner at East Boulevard Bar & Grill
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 10:10 AM
East Boulevard Bar & Grill is hosting a four-course beer dinner at 6 pm on Tuesday, March 1, to benefit National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The cost is $40 per person.
First course: Barbecued Popcorn Shrimp over a stone ground grit cake with crisp sweet onions. Paired with Bell's Two-Hearted Ale.
Second course: Lemon Chicken Velouté with jalapeño cornbread croutons. Paired with Victory Prima Pilsner.
Third course: Beer Braised (Founder's Porter) Short Ribs with roasted root vegetables and new potatoes finished with a fresh sage demi-glace. Paired with Highland Gaelic Ale.
Fourth course: Caramel Walnut Banana Pudding with homemade vanilla wafers. Paired with New Holland Dragon's Milk Oak Barrel Ale.
Advanced Reservations Required. To make reservations: In person at the bar or call 704-332-2414.
East Boulevard Bar & Grill
1315 East Boulevard, Suite 130
Charlotte, NC 28203
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Events / Beer ...And ANOTHER beer dinner, this time at Vida
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 2:44 PM
Looks like March is going to be one boozy month. Between all the beer dinners and St. Patrick's Day, people are going to be in a perpetual hangover state.
Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina at the EpiCentre just announced they will be hosting their first seasonal beer dinner on Wednesday, March 9 at 6:30 pm. The cost is $40 per person.
The beer dinner will feature five courses paired with five different imported Mexican beers from Crown Imports.
First course - Passed hors d’oeuvres: mango guacamole with fresh corn tortilla chips, red chile garlic popcorn, lamb and queso fresco empanadas with cherry chipotle BBQ, green chile lime peanuts and poblano pesto jumbo shrimp with cilantro dipping sauce. Paired with Corona Extra and Corona Light.
Second course - A roasted beet and avocado salad, paired with Modelo Especial.
Third course - Shrimp and coconut ceviche, paired with Pacifico.
Fourth course - Red chile mole braised chicken, paired with Victoria.
Fifth course - Specialty churros with two dipping sauces, ancho chocolate and dulche de leche, paired with Negra Modelo.
Call Vida at 704-971-VIDA (8432) to make reservations.
Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina
210 East Trade Street, Suite 104A
Charlotte, NC 28202
Events / Beer Beer dinner at The Pizza Peel
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Celebrate the second annual Charlotte Craft Beer Week, March 11-20, with The Pizza Peel & Tap Room.
The Cotswold restaurant will be hosting three special events for Beer Week:
Sunday, March 13: Collaboration Beer Dinner with Heavy Seas Brewery and Terripan Brewery.
The event will feature a full dinner, ten beers and reception starting at 6 p.m. Service industry professionals that make a reservation by Tuesday, March 1 will receive 10% off the $45 dinner. The menu is as follows:
First course - Mushrooms Bisque
Second course - B.L.T. salad with hot bacon dressing
Third course - Roast with veggies and wild rice
Fourth course - Key Lime Crème Brulee
Thursday, March 17: St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage and with Catawba Valley Brewing.
Saturday, March 19: New Belgium Release Party starting at 4 p.m.
The Pizza Peel & Tap Room
4422 Colwick Road
Charlotte, NC 28211-2312
(704) 714-8808
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Events / Beer Beer Dinner at Revolution Pizza & Ale House
Posted By Priscilla Tsai on Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 10:46 AM
For the month of March, Revolution Pizza & Ale House will feature beer from North Carolina breweries as part their "Tap Takeover." All of Revolution’s 44 taps will be taken over by local breweries.
As part of the North Carolina Tap Takeover, the restaurant will be hosting a 5-course beer dinner, created by Executive Chef Meredith Smith. Each course will be paired with two different N.C. beers. (That's ten beers you get to sample!)
The beer dinner will be on Sunday, March 6th at 7:00pm. Tickets are $35.00 per person. For reservations, call Revolution Pizza & Ale House at 704-333-4440.
Click the jump to see the menu.
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