Beer vs. Wine

It's always fun to attend work events esp our Dining Odysseys. It was the 5th annual Beer Vs. Wine, Beer and Wine were tied 2-2, this dinner was the tiebreaker. Food was fabulous (of course) and the drinks were even better, (the menu is below). Our chefs did an amazing job dining and entertaining 90+ people. To everyone's surprise BEER won! My favorite dish was the Hamachi "Fish N' Chips" paired with beer and my favorite wine was the Field Blend. YUM!! I'm pretty sure I'm still full from this dinner.



ROASTED GARDEN BEETS
Avocado pudding, beet gelee, arugula, minus 8 vinaigrette, candied walnuts
Beer: Stone Brewing, Cali-Belgique IPA
Wine: Raymond Reserve Sauvignon Blanc

HAMACHI “FISH ‘N CHIPS”
Hamachi en croute, onion chip, yuzu pickles, caper pistou, frisee, malt vinegar espuma
Beer: Iron Fist, Spice of Life
Wine: Sonoma Cuvee Chardonnay, Russian River Valley


SONOMA DUCK BREAST
Truffle butternut squash, fried brussel sprouts, pistachio crumb, duck jus
Beer: Lost Abbey, Lost and Found
Wine: Raymond R. Collection Lot No.3, Field Blend, California


SHORT RIB EN SOUS VIDE
Bleu cheese polenta, freeze dried corn, English peas, horseradish beef jus
Beer: St. Bernardus, Abt 12
Wine: Raymond Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Napa

MEYER LEMON PANNA COTTA
Candied persimmon, cookie crumble, micro lemon mint
Beer: Alesmith Horny Devil
Wine: Chateau Grand Piquey Sauternes, France