Wine-pairing dinners are heavily prevalent in the fine-dining world, with beer pairings being less common. So it was with excitement and curiosity, that I recently attended a five-course “Farm to Table” dinner at the luxurious Langham Pasadena hotel with cuisine prepared by The Terrace restaurant Chef de Cuisine Erik Schuster with beer pairings by Pasadena's own Craftsman Brewing Company. In addition to the Ale and Lager served, The Langham's own Chef Schuster incorporated the diverse beers into his cooking and preparation of the dishes. And while it is now already November, you can celebrate Oktoberfest year round with a cold glass of Craftsman Beer at Langham's own The Tap Room.
Amuse Bouche- Fried Chicken "Oyster"
1903 Steam Clams & Pork Chicharron paired with Craftsman 1903 Lager
"Beer & Cheddar Soup" with Sunchoke Triple Sage Bisque, Pretzel Crostini paired with Craftsman Triple Sage
Craftsman Brewing Company
Baby Swiss Chard with Golden Raisin Puree, Sour Grape "Raisin", Peanut Butter Powder, Peanut Oil paired with Crafstman Sour Grape
Roasted Monkfish with Spiced Plantain Polenta, Braised Tuscan Kale, Prosciutto Heavenly Hef Jus paired with Craftsman Heavenly Hef
Braised Beef Ribeye Cap with Brown Butter Carrot Puree, Chatrelles, Smoked Black Lager Onion Jam paired with Craftsman Smoked Black Lager
Harvest Saison Cake with Pineapple, Coconut Coulis paired with Crafstman Harvest Saison
Cafe Latte Gateau with Rice Pudding, RIP Ice Cream, Marsala Gelee paired with Craftsman RIP
It's feeling a lot like Fall at The Terrace
1401 South Oak Knoll Avenue,
Pasadena, California 91106, USA
T (+1) 626 568 3900
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