Pork Belly
Last week I attended the Morris Tap & Grill barrel aged beer dinner featuring six dishes paired with six pretty incredible beers. Morris Tap & Grill General Manager, Michael DeSimone, chose the beers and Chef Eric LeVine paired the food.
Here are the dishes and their paired beers:
First Course – Garlic Shrimp and Clams over Mushroom Rosemary Risotto
Garlic Shrimps
ALLAGASH INTERLUDE – Belgian Strong Ale aged in French Merlot & Sirah Barrels
Second Course – House Cured & Smoked Pork Belly w/ Chili Almonds, Grilled King Trumpet Mushroom Raft & Parmesan Dust
TOMMYKNOCKER LEGEND – A Nut Brown Ale aged in Hungarian Oak
Third Course – Smoked Brisket Croquette w/ Smoked Blue Gorgonzola Cheese
FOUNDERS BACKWOODS BASTARD – Scotch Ale aged in Bourbon Barrels
Fourth Course – BBQ Monk Fish “Osso Bucco” w/ Sevendust, Smashed Potato & Tasso Crisps
SHIPYARD BARREL AGED XXXX IPA
Dessert
Fifth Course – Ginger Duck Ham, Corn Pudding & Port, Stuffed Figs
WEYERBACHER INSANITY – Blithering Idiot Barley Wine aged in Oak Bourbon Barrels
Sixth Course – Chocolate Pop w/ Maple & Vanilla Gelato, Caramel Chili Popcorn & Honey Goat Cheese Mousse
DEL DUCATO VERDI IMPERIAL STOUT – Stout brewed w/ Hot Peppers & aged in Scotch Barrels
The cost for the six courses and the six beers was $75 per person. To stay abreast of future dinners, classes and special events taking place at Morris Tap & Grill, follow it on Facebook.
Morris Tap & Grill – 500 Route 10 West, Randolph, NJ.
Cheers,
Veronique
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