A spirited toast to all things alcoholic! by Leslie Dinaberg
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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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.