July 12, 2009

Tavern At The Park Hosts Seasonal Beer Dinner With Three Floyds Brewery

Five-Course Meal with Beer Pairings on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

CHICAGO (July 10, 2009) – Millennium Park restaurant Tavern at the Park (130 E. Randolph St.) is hosting a coursed beer dinner on July 21, 2009, featuring the beers of Three Floyds Brewery.

The five-course menu from Executive Chef Mike Cisternino will be paired with five beer selections made by the brewery’s own Lincoln Anderson, who will be on hand for the evening.

The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. and is limited to 60 guests. Tickets are $70 per person. To reserve a spot, call (312) 552-0070, because DarkLord Day is a long, ten months away...

The dinner menu and beer pairings will include:

First Course:

Shrimp, Lobster, Scallop and Cuttlefish Ceviche
with lime, cilantro, mango and jalapeno on a house-made tortilla crisp
Beer: Jinx Proof
Czech style pilsner, 5%

Second Course:

Red & Yellow Gazpacho
with a grilled vegetable terrine and Sardinian olive oil
Beer: Pride and Joy
American mild ale, 5%

Third Course:

Smoked and Seared Escolar
over a gouda potato cake with hedgehog mushroom ragout
Beer: Apocalypse Cow
Lactose double IPA, 9%

Fourth Course:

Tempura Fried Zucchini Blossoms
stuffed with braised duck served over grilled peaches and micro greens
Beer: Robert the Bruce
Scottish style ale, 6.5%

Fifth Course:

Barley Cake with Burnt Caramel Gelato
beet sugar caramel sauce red Hawaiian sea salt
Beer: Behemoth Barley Wine
Barley wine style ale, 9/5%

About Tavern at the Park
Offering the best views in Chicago, Tavern at the Park incorporates American comfort cuisine with Italian twists in a modern yet classic setting. The restaurant is located on Randolph Street right across from Millennium Park where sweeping views of Pritzker Pavilion and the park can be seen from the two-story glass front. Signature cocktails pair with the menu from Executive Chef Mike Cisternino. With a variety of private party spaces, Tavern at the Park is a prime entertaining spot.

Tavern at the Park is open Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, 12 noon to 10:30 p.m.; Sunday, closed. For reservations, visit www.tavernatthepark.com or call (312) 522-0070.

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