Cocktail Corner: Cheers to Beer!

A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! by Leslie Dinaberg

Wine + Beer and the Public Market will partner with Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company and chef Kyle Jones of Country Catering for the market’s first-ever beer dinner on Nov. 12. Courtesy photo.

Wine + Beer and the Public Market will partner with Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company and chef Kyle Jones of Country Catering for the market’s first-ever beer dinner on Nov. 12. Courtesy photo.

Beer and food pairings are all the rage, and not surprisingly, Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company, chef Kyle Jones of Country Catering and Wine + Beer at the Public Market are excited to get in on the action on Nov. 12.

How yummy does this menu sound?

Amuse Bouche

Kettle chips with whipped beer cheese

paired with FMB 101

First course

Garlic Baked Oyster

Oyster, Weiss Weiss topping, shaved asparagus salad

paired with Weiss Weiss

Second course

Shrimp and Grits

Shrimp, linguica soffrito, manchego grits (pictured)

paired with Danish Red

Intermezzo

Prickly Pear- Lizards Mouth IPA Sherbet

Third course

Ox Tail and Wild Mushroom Pie

Davy brown braised oxtail, wild mushrooms, black truffle crust

paired with Davy Brown

Fourth course

Black and Tan Dessert Duo

Saint Andre, Corn Tuille, Toasted Almond, Honey

paired with Paradise Pilsner

Stout Graham Streusel Cake, Milk Chocolate Stagecoach Ganache, Burnt Marshmallow

paired with Stagecoach Stout

The Santa Barbara Public Market is located at 38 W. Victoria St. Tickets are $65 and advanced reservations are required. Call 805/770-7702 to reserve your spot.

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Leslie Dinaberg

When she’s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie considers herself a “goal-oriented drinker.”

Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons Magazine on October 30, 2015.