The Lafayette Park Hotel is hosting a Beer Maker’s Dinner on July 31, 2009 at 6:30pm.  The dinner will feature 5 beers from the Russian River Brewing Company paired with 5 courses.  The dinner is $75 per head (which doesn’t cover tax or gratuity).  I anticipate this to be a very popular event, so if you are interested book soon. For reservations, call: (925) 283-7108.

Menu & Pairings:

APPETIZERS
CHEF’S SELECTION
Redemption,  Blonde Ale

FIRST
CARAWAY-DUSTED DAY BOAT SCALLOPS
Beer Braised Red Thumb and Russian Fingerling Potatoes,
Pine Nut Upland Cress Pesto
Blind Pig,  I.P.A.

SECOND
CINNAMON-SEARED DUCK BREAST
Roasted Apple, Barley and Duck Confit Risotto, Sour Cherry Jus
Consecration, Strong Dark Ale

THIRD
SPICE-RUBBED BEEF TRI-TIP
Grilled Asparagus, Fresh Corn Puree
Pliny the Elder,  Double I.P.A.

FOURTH
ARTISAN CHEESES
A selection of Farmstead Cheese from Local, Small-Scale Producers
Temptation, Blonde Ale