Varanese Restaurant will host a BBC Beer Dinner Tuesday, Jan. 7, with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7. Four dinner courses will be paired with locally brewed craft beers from Bluegrass Brewing Co., with Phil Dearner of BBC discussing the beers and beer service. dinner is $49 per person, plus tax and tip. Reservations are required. Call 899-9904 or EMail letsdine@varanese.com.
Reception
BBC Amber Ale
First Course
BBC Nut Brown
Tempura Fried Laughing Bird Shrimp with Popcorn, Peanuts and Popcorn Shoots
Tossed in a Sweet Chili Thai Butter Sauce
Second Course
BBC APA
Crackling Breaded Fried Sharp Cheddar
Served with Baby Romaine with Bacon Lardons and Grape Tomatoes
Topped with a Gorgonzola and Buttermilk Dressing
Third Course
BBC Porter Ale
Slow Roasted Smoked Leg of Lamb
Served with Lamb Belly Baked Beans, Napa Cabbage Slaw and Tobacco Onions
Finished with a Dark Star BBQ
Fourth Course
BBC Bourbon Barrel Stout
Custard Battered Deep Fried Banana French Toast
With Sorghum and Dried Cherry Syrup
Served with Brown Sugar-Bourbon Ice Cream