Tonight , December 12, 2012, Fat Dragon will be a great place to be tonight as they host their 12 Beers of Christmas dinner. The special dinner menu will be available all night from 4:30 – 10pm. The cost for the dinner is $37.50/person and includes an empty Fat Dragon growler. Take a look at the menu below and plan your attack.
Fat Dragon
1200 N Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 354-9888
Second Course
Savory Tiramisu: Pork Cheeks, Parsnip Mousse, Maredsous Roasted Root Vegetables, Pork Rind Coco
Maredsous Brune & Flying Dog Disobedience Dubbel
Third Course
Fennel Roasted Branzino with Coriander Spaetzle, Tomato Vermouth Nage
Bosteels Tripel Karmeleit & The Bruery Tradewinds Tripel
Fourth Course
Homemade Fig Newton with Blue Cheese Ice Cream, Salted Caramel
De Dochter van de Korenaar Embrasse & Ommegang Three Philosophers
The cost for the dinner is $50/person plus tax and gratuity. Tax and Gratuity. A portion of the dinner proceeds and all of Screens ‘n’ Suds sales will benefit MS Society Central Virginia Chapter and Virginia Association of Free Clinics.
Dinner starts at 7pm. For reservations or more information, call TJ’s at (804) 649-4672 or email jonathan.kibiloski@jeffersonhotel.com. Cheers!
TJ’s at the Jefferson
101 W. Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 649-4672
If you need to get your Hardywood fix in, this weekend has no shortage of opportunities for you to get some.
Thursday October 4th
As it does every Thursday, Richmond’s Food Truck Court gathers at the brewery from 6 – 9pm
Meanwhile, Mekong celebrates their favorite beer bar win with a special Hardywood lineup:
2012 Bourbon Barrel Milk Stout Pin
2012 Bourbon Barrel Gingerbread Stout Pin
2012 Farmhouse Pumpkin
Mekong Fresh Hop brewed with grapefruit peel and local honey
Bourbon DIPA
RVA IPA
Friday October 5th
It is a double Firkin Friday at the brewery with two different milk stout creations:
Saturday October 6th
Saturday sees the official release of this year’s Farmhouse Pumpkin at. the brewery starting at 2pm As they approach their one year anniversary, this will be the first new vintage of one of their Reserve Series beers to be bottled. Head over to the Facebook event for more info; RSVP while you’re at it so they can prepare for the crowds.
Sunday October 7th
End your weekend with a beer dinner at Cous Cous. Take a look at the menu.
MENU
Welcome Beer
Singel
Arugula salad with cherries, dates, quince and goat cheese; in a roasted shallot vinaigrette
RVA IPA
Duck confit with pumpkin risotto and maple pear sauce
Farmhouse Pumpkin
Braised lamb in mole sauce
Hoplar
Coffee torte with nutella cream
Mocha Belgique
The dinner starts at 5pm and costs $45/person (tax included). The event will be capped at 50 people, so get your reservations asap by calling the restaurant at (804) 358-0868 or emailing alrcopeland@gmail.com (subject “hardywood dinner”).
The Magpie is having a beer dinner featuring Goose Island tomorrow Wednesday August 8th at 6pm. The menu from Owen Lane sounds absolutely delicious. I really wish I could attend but a food allergy and another commitment will make me miss it. This just means you will have to go for me. The Magpie has long been on my list of need to check out restaurants in Richmond. With a menu like this, I may have to check them out sooner rather than later.
MENU
Course One
Nelson county peaches, prosciutto vinaigrette, fresh mozzarella ice cream, fried basil
Summertime
Course Two
Butter braised lobster BLT, Pecan wood smoked bacon, heirloom tomatoes, romaine hearts, deviled quail eggs, caviar
Sofie
Course Three
Poblano braised Berkshire pork cheeks, banana encrusted smoked camembert, spiced rum reduction
Matilda
Course Four
Smoked pheasant sausage, sous vide black, sweet bleu cheese, basil, pecans
Pere Jacques
Course Five
Pepe Nero ice cream float, vanilla ice cream, art in the age root liqueur
Pepe Nero
The cost for the dinner is $60/person. Call the restaurant at (804) 269-0023 for reservations.
Maybe tweet me a picture or two so I can live vicariously through your meal.
The Magpie
1301 W Leigh St.
Richmond, VA 23220
2nd Course
Dos Equis Amber
Antojitos
Chorizo and Potato Molote, Beef Tongue Taco, Pork Belly Tamale
3rd Course
Bohemia
Pork Chop al Pastor, Black Bean Puree, Rice Pilaf
OR
Carta Blanca
Red Snapper Veracruzana, Glazed Plantains, Braised Greens
Cost for the dinner is $25/person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are recommended. Call (804) 562-0138 to RSVP.
Acacia
2601 W Cary St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 562-0138
Tickets are still available for tomorrow’s Virginia Beer Dinner at Shula’s Steakhouse at The Hilton in Short Pump Town Center. Join Stephen Tuzeneu from Brown Distributing and Chef Steven Bailey as they guide you through six beers and five courses.
MENU
Welcome Beer
Starr Hill Starr Pils
Shula’s America’s Steak House
The Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa
12042 W Broad St.
Richmond, VA 23233
(804) 565-7000
Unfortunately, I did not get the chance to try their food at Broad Appetit but Canal Bistro’s beer dinner on Wednesday June 13th sounds pretty cool. First course of Hardywood Bourbon Cru? So crazy, it may be genius! Dinner starts at 6pm and costs $35/person including tax and tip. Call (804) 225-1918 to RSVP.
If you’re a cider lover, Whole Foods’ has created this Crispin Cider Dinner just for you this Wednesday March 16th. Tickets for the dinner are $35/person with $10 from each ticket going to Helping Hands for Sudan. Take a look at the menu.
Buy your tickets through Eventbrite here. Dinner starts at 6pm.
American Craft Beer Week officially starts on May 14 and runs until May 20. This year Richmond will start the party early Friday with Midnight Brewery’s open house and Capital Ale House Anniversary beer double tapping. Here are some details on other events to consider checking out during the week.
Saturday May 12th
The second annual Virginia Hops & Barley Festival will feature over 30 craft beers from from twelve Virginia breweries. This will be your first chance to try beers from Blue Lab Brewing, Big Daddy’s Brewing, and Midnight Brewery. Take a look at the complete beer list here. Tickets are $15/person in advance or $20/person at door if available and include unlimited sampling of all the beers. Order tickets here.
Check out the Facebook event here.
Update:
Pins available at the festival:
Monday May 14th
ACBW Firkin Crawl
Head out for a pub crawl featuring beers from Legend, Mad Fox, and Victory.
Weezie’s Kitchen (5:30pm)
Beer: Legend Golden/Brown Ale blend, dry hopped with Sorachi Ace.
Commercial Taphouse (6:45pm)
Beer: Mad Fox ???? The exact beer from Mad Fox has not been decided but any beer from Mad Fox will be great. I’m sort of hoping for their Orange Whip IPA.
2416 W. Cary St.
Richmond, VA 23220
For your convenience, I’ve created a map with all the locations on it here.
Tuesday May 15th
Pales…In Comparison
Head out to Joe’s Inn in the Fan for a tap takeover celebrating the American Pale Ale. Here are the featured pales:
Legend Pale Ale
Devils Backbone 4 Point w/ single experimental hop
Heavy Seas Pale
Dale’s Pale
Southern Tier Pale
Southern Tier HopSun
Victory Headwaters
O’Connor Norfolk Canyon
Sierra Nevada Pale
205 North Shields Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 355-2282
Hardywood Park Beer Dinner at The Blue Goat
I don’t have a menu for this one yet but if you’ve ever eaten at The Blue Goat, you know this dinner is a great idea. Cost for the dinner is $50/person plus tax and tip. Reservations are required so call the restaurant at (804) 288-8875 to RSVP. Dinner starts at 7:30pm
Breckenridge Steal the Glass Night at Capital Ale House
Breckenridge Brewery is probably one of my favorite Colorado breweries just because of their Vanilla Porter. If you’re heading to Cap Ale for the evening, I would make sure to get one of these glasses to go.
Wednesday May 16th
Beer Theater: Goose Island
Celebrate the triumphant return of Wine & Beer Westpark owner Matty Lake’s Beer Theater in the Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall starting at 5:30pm. Settle in to the Music Hall for a skype tasting with brewmaster Brett Porter featuring Sofie, Matilda, Pere Jacques, 312, Honkers, and IPA. Cost for the tasting is $10/person. Read more over at Facebook event here.
Goose Island Beer Dinner at Acacia Midtown
At first, I was worried about this beer dinner and beer theater being on the same night. Fortunately, this dinner is being structured such that you can come in anytime Wednesday night from 5:30 -9pm and get this meal. Take a look at the menu.
MENU
1st Course
Sofie
Local Raw Oyster with Radish, Mandarinquat & Chive, Fluke Crudo with Foie Gras and Meyer Lemon Emulsion, Sea Bass Ceviche Peruvian Style with Red Pepper Gelee
2nd Course
IPA
Hop Spiced Pork Pate, Roasted Barley Crust, Edible Flowers
3rd Course
Matilda
Almond Crusted Grouper, “Moules Frites”
OR
Pepe Nero
Corned Beef Brisket, Pumpernickel Gnocchi, Coriander Veal Jus
Cost for the dinner is $30/person excluding tax & gratuity. Call (804) 562-0138 for reservations.
Acacia
2601 W Cary St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 562-0138
Thursday May 17th
O’Connor Firkin Night
There will be three firkins from O’Connor Brewing in town Thursday night. Head over to Station 2 to get Rad Nun (Red Nun Red Ale infused with Raspberries) or Brutella (Great Dismal Black IPA infused with Peanut Butter, Nutella, Chopped Hazelnuts and Dry-roasted Peanuts.
Meanwhile, The Camel will have a pin of Xocolat, Great Dismal with organic fair trade cocoa and ground cinnamon.
Friday May 18th
Taste the Local Tasting at Once Upon a Vine South
Head over to the Once Upon a Vine off Forrest Hill Ave to meet Virginia brewers and taste their beers. Be prepared to have a great time. Tasting runs from 5 – 8pm.
Once Upon A Vine South
2817 Hathaway Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
More Fun than a Barrel of Virginians
Head out to Mekong for a wood and barrel aged beer bonanza featuring beers from Legend, Hardywood Park, Heavy Seas, Mad Fox, and more.
Sunday May 20th
Final event for the week is the Richmond Food Cart Derby at Historic 17th Street Farmers Market. 20+ food cart vendors, beer, music, and more. I’ll have more on this as the date gets closer but I’ll say now you want to go to this. Check out the Facebook event here.
Richmond Beermeister 