What pairs better with food: wine or beer? That age-old culinary question will finally be answered on Thursday, October 17, as Amanti Vino, 30 Church Street, Montclair, New Jersey, hosts the highly anticipated “Cru vs. Brew” dining event.
The competition will pit famed brewmaster Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery against Robert Sinskey, owner/vintner of Robert Sinskey Vineyards and a pioneer in organic and biodynamic winemaking. Partnering with Mr. Sinskey on the wine side will be Steve Matthiasson, a top Napa Valley Viticulturist who was named a “Winemaker of the Year” by Food & Wine magazine. For each of five sumptuous courses created by Ariane Duarte of Montclair’s CulinAriane, Messrs. Oliver, Matthiasson, and Sinskey will pair one of their signature libations… and guests will debate and vote, by paddle, on a winner.
“This is the most exciting event Amanti Vino has ever hosted – it’s truly unprecedented for foodies as well as wine and beer lovers,” notes sommelier Sharon Sevrens, proprietor of Amanti Vino.
The appealing menu will feature the following:
Grilled Octopus, Sweety Peppers, Goat Cheese, Chorizo Vinaigrette… Seared Fennel-Dusted Salmon, Prawn, Roasted Maitake Mushrooms, Parsnip Purée… Duo of Roasted Pork Loin & Pork Belly, Butternut Squash Bacon Hash, Apple Cider Reduction… Selection of Artisanal Cheeses… Chocolate Caramel Panna Cotta, Amarone Cherries.
Guests may also take part in exciting live and silent auctions and bid on fabulous prizes.
The “Cru vs. Brew” event will take place at the Women’s Club of Upper Montclair, 190 Cooper Avenue, Montclair, New Jersey, Thursday, October 17, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The cost is $250.00 per person, all inclusive. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Intensive Therapeutics, a Scotch Plains, NJ, nonprofit organization that provides occupational therapy services to children with special needs.
This event is limited to 200 seats. To make reservations, please call (973) 509-WINE or Sharon@amantivino.com.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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