Still need plans for Valentines Day? Here are a few good options that revolve around good beer:
Cork in Westmont NJ is featuring a 3-course dinner for $35. They don't pair the beers, but Cork has a great selection of beers on tap and I'm sure you could easily find something to complement each dish. They are also serving an optional wine pairing for $15. Here is the Menu:
First course
Granny Smith and Celery Salad
Radicchio, Toasted Almonds, Gorgonzola, Tangy Ephemere Dressing
Crab, Parma and Melon Salad
Fresh Mozzarella, Arugula, Honey White Balsamic Vinaigrette
Tuna Carpaccio
Thinly sliced tuna, Manzanilla Olives, Crispy Capers, Extra Virgin
Lollipop Lamb Chops
Kalamata Olive Crusted Lamb Chops, Petite Greek Salad, and Tzatziki
Second Course
Olive Oil Poached Fruit de Mer
Scallops, Shrimp, Mussels, Oysters, Octopus over Herb Cous Cous
Petite Filet
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts, Brie Cheese Creamed Potatoes, Béarnaise Sauce
Pan Seared Scallops
Roasted Beet Risotto, Bacon Wrapped Asparagus, Lemon Thyme Beurre Blanc
Roasted Bronzino Filet
Charred Roma Tomatoes, Fennel, Lima Bean Salad, Grilled Lemon
Baked Rigatoni Pasta
Grilled Chicken Apple Sausage, Vodka Blush Sauce, Whole Milk Mozzarella
Third Course
Bananas Frosters
Caramelized Bananas, Vanilla Ice Cream, Rum Flambé
Chocolate Mousse Cheese Cake
Vanilla Berry Compote
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Sorbet
Hawthorne's Cafe:
Tap and Table in Emmaus:
Tap and Table might be a little bit outside of our radius, but it's only about an hour, and it's completely worth the trip. I was able to attend a beer dinner there a week ago (I will write about it shortly) and was extremely impressed. The atmosphere in the place is incredible and the beer selection is just as nice. They have 3 casks on at all times and very large bottle selection. This is what they are offering:
Valentine's Day Beer Dinner!
02/14/2010
6:00 PM
Valentine's Day Beer Dinner w/ live JAZZ!
YES! We will be open on a Sunday for this romantic event!
We will be serving 5 courses with 5 different beers.
The current line up is:
Deus
Dupont Biere de Miel
Voodoo Love Child
De dolle stille nacht (draft)
Southern Tier Choklat (draft)
$50 a person
call to make a reservation
