"Reserve Stash" Beer Dinner at Punk's Backyard Grill in Annapolis, MD

April 18, 2011 - PRLog -- Annapolis, MD (April 18, 2011)— Punk’s Backyard Grill (2188 Annapolis Mall) and Dawson’s Liquors (Severna Park, MD) are teaming up for a “Reserve Stash” Beer Dinner. On Thursday, May 5th at 7:00pm, Punk’s Backyard Grill will host a beer pairing dinner featuring a variety of exceptional craft brews. Each beer will be paired with a dish created by Punk’s Executive Chef, Dean Maupin.
     
Each of the featured beers has been selected for its quality and uniqueness as well as its appeal as a special brew that beer lovers might set aside in a personal “reserve stash.”  Executive Chef Dean Maupin of Punk’s Backyard Grill and Keswick Hall (Keswick, VA) will create and execute a food experience to pair with each beer.

The dinner will start with a “cocktail hour” reception (featuring beer, of course) and will be followed by five dishes, including dessert. Representatives from Punk’s Backyard Grill and Dawson’s Liquors will introduce and discuss each of the featured beers as they are served.  Below is the pairing menu:

Passed Small Bites
Brouwerij Contreras,Valeir Blond, Belgium, 6.5% ABV

Hamachi Crudo with Lime, Avocado, Jalapeno and Golden Olive Oil
Great Divide, Samurai Rice Ale, Colorado, 5.1% ABV

Fried Green Tomato with Pimento Cheese, Pickled Red Onion and Arugula
Brewer’s Art, Green Peppercorn Tripel, Maryland, 9.2% ABV

Balsamic Grilled “Boneless” Quail with Panzanella Salad
Tröegs Brewing Company, Flying Mouflan, Pennsylvania, 9.3% ABV

Skewers of Beef Tenderloin with Scallion, Garlic Chips, Oyster Mushrooms and Spicy Szechuan Sauce
Oskar Blues, Deviant Dale’s IPA, Colorado, 8.5% ABV

Rhubarb-Strawberry Crisp with Whipped Devon Cream
Lindemans, Faro Lambic, Belgium, 4.2% ABV


“Punk’s is all about quality ingredients and made-from-scratch care, and we’ve picked beers that stand out as especially interesting and high quality beers that generate conversation,” says David McCabe, co-owner of Punk’s Backyard Grill.

Tickets for the event are $50 per person and guests must be 21 years old to attend. To purchase tickets, call Punk’s Backyard Grill at 410-571-7744.

About Punk’s Backyard Grill
Punk’s Backyard Grill is a contemporary, fast casual restaurant that re-creates the classic backyard cookout for today’s busy, health-conscious lifestyle all year round. The menu includes savory homemade foods, such as fresh-grilled meats, chicken, and seafood; fresh-made garden salads; and classic side dishes, all served by and to friends in a casual neighborhood environment.

A privately-owned company located in Annapolis, Maryland, Punk’s Backyard Grill is committed to the quality of its product, its people, and its practices. In September 2009 Punk’s was the first restaurant in Maryland to be certified by the state’s Green Registry. For more information, please visit http://punksbackyardgrill.wordpress.com/

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Made from scratch and hot off the grill. Craft beer and fresh food with 35+ craft bottles and 6 craft tap lines. Independently owned and operated.
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