On Friday, December 5, 2014, 7:00 p.m., the Frog and the Peach, 29 Dennis Street at Hiram Square, New Brunswick, New Jersey, will stage a rematch of “Beer vs. Wine,” pairing one wine and one beer with each of five courses. Which pairs better? Diners are invited to join the Judges’ Table.
“Beer vs. Wine Rematch” Menu…
First Course: Chilled Langoustine: White Soy, Charred Pineapple, Macadamia Purée; Wine Pairing: Chante Cigale Châteauneuf de Pape, Rhône, France, 2013; Beer Pairing: Troegs “Blizzard of Hops,” PA
Second Course: Crispy Salsify: Bayonne Ham, Sage, Truffle Foam; Wine Pairing: Benjamin Leroux Auxey-Duresses, Burgundy, France, 2012; Beer Pairing: Yards “Thomas Jefferson Ale,” PA
Third Course: Roast Duck à la Parisienne: Duck Egg, Pickled Tongue, Foie Gras Mousseline; Wine Pairing: Hermanos Peciña Rioja Grand Reserva, Spain, 2001; Beer Pairing: Saison Dupont, Belgium
Fourth Course: Valley Shepherd Caraway Gouda: Mustard Seed Caviar, Crostini; Wine Pairing: Valdespino Olorso 20-year “Don Gonzalo” Sherry, Spain; Beer Pairing: Chimay Blue Cap “Grande Reserve,” Belgium
Dessert: Apple Tarte Tatin: Ginger Ice Cream; Wine Pairing: Blandy’s 5-Year-Old Malmsey Madeira, Portugal; Beer Pairing: Allagash “Curieux,” ME
Beer Pairings: Jared Ruocco; Wine Pairings: Jim Mullen; The Chefs: Bruce Lefebvre, Mike Fortino, Joe Erdely, Brian Dymnioski
The cost of the “Beer vs. Wine: The Rematch” is $115.00 per person, all-inclusive. For more information, or to make reservations, please call (732) 846-3216.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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