Ale & Beer Artisan Table ~ June 11 at 7:00pm
Special Guest: Kyle Bergman, Sous Chef at The Grill at The Lodge at Torrey Pines.

Take the fresh artisan foods and wines from the best local producers in Southern California, add the warmth and comfort of dining with kindred spirits in a lovely and gracious environment, and you have an exciting new experience in dining. The Lodge at Torrey Pines will offer a communal Artisan Table dinner, by reservation, each Thursday evening on the Terrace at A.R.Valentien, the signature restaurant at The Lodge. In this relaxed, intimate alternative to traditional restaurant dining, guests will enjoy a variety of seasonal dishes in a convivial, less formal setting, with ten to sixteen at the table. The Artisan Table dinner will include a variety of menu items served family style in four courses: appetizers, main course, cheese, and dessert and coffee, along with wines selected by the chefs to complement each unique meal. The menu will change weekly as seasonal and specialty foodstuffs become available from the premier local producers.

$85 per person plus tax and gratuity

Menu

First Course
Lightning Pilsner
Grilled Sausage Platter, Pork Sausage, Grilled Lamb Kidneys, Grilled Spring Onions, House-made Sauerkraut.

Second Course
Alesmith Lil’ Devil and Ballast Point Reef Rye
Pork Headcheese, Grilled Endive and Gribiche, House Pickled Cauliflower, Mustards “Porchetta Braised Pork Belly”, Salad of Raw, Roasted and Pickled Beets, Watercress, and Sherry Vinaigrette.

Intermezzo
Arugula Flan with Roasted Garlic Mascarpone, Olive Oil Melted Tomato.

Third Course
Alpine Beer Company Chez Monieux and Russian River Consecration
Roasted Duck Breast with local vegetable ragout, Mutton Sauerbratten, Confit Potatoes, Grilled Broccoli Rabe with Chili and Red Wine Vinaigrette

Fourth Course
Brouwerij Verhaeghe Duchess De Bourgogne
Pear and Black Pepper Tart, Raisin and Balsamic Vinegar Reduction.

http://www.arvalentien.com/events/ale_beer_dinne/

Location: A.R. Valentien 11480 North Torrey Pines Road La Jolla, California 92037 858.453.4420