I am still in a daze with a lingering cold, but I received a press-release today that perked me up, if just long enough to type this paragraph. It is for a food and beer pairing at one of my favorite restaurants, La Côte Brasserie. Chef Chuck Subra has laid out a nice menu for the evening, incorporating ingredients that are sure to create some excellent aroma and flavor combinations. The date of the event is still two months out, but I would recommend you reserve your seats for this dinner.
Chuck Subra, Executive Chef of La Côte Brasserie, has crafted a 5-course menu in harmony with two regional brew houses, Lazy Magnolia and Heiner Brau. Each brand will feature several of their varietals, one with each course. This Southern Beer Dinner will be held on March 24, 2010 at 7:00pm and is $60 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity.
Southern Beer Dinner Menu: Reservations are required and can be made by calling the restaurant, 504-613-2350.
I
Red Fish Ceviche – Bechnel Farms Myer Lemon, Red Naval, Pear Tomatoes
Heiner Brau – Kolsch Unfiltered
II
Spiced Pecan Salad – Mache, Candied Apples, Stilton, Sherry Vinaigrette
Lazy Magnolia – Southern Pecan
III
Lacquered Pork Belly – Celeriac Slaw, Satsuma Reduction
Lazy Magnolia – Indian Summer Spiced Ale
IV
Veal Paillard – Butternut Squash Pasta and Sage Beurre Noisette
Heiner Brau – Festbier
V
Marzen Poached Plums – Marzen Ice Cream, Louisiana Brown Sugar Tuille
Heiner Brau – Marzen
We’ve touched on Lazy Magnolia here at NOLA-Eats.com a few times, so it’s no surprise that I call it one of my favorites. Heiner Brau has been brewing in Covington, Louisiana since 2005, but it’s hardly a new label.
Now, if I could just shake this bug that I have, maybe I can make it to enjoy the dinner. Yes, I’m a ninny.
