Puerto Rican wine dinner @ Seviche July 16

[Robin Garr]

Puerto Rican dishes, that is ... with international wines to match.

Puerto Rican Wine Dinner @ Seviche – Goose Creek Road
Wednesday, July 16th
7:00pm
$55 per person (plus tax & gratuity)

Chef Anthony Lamas will be offering his second wine dinner of a very special series inspired by the culinary traditions of the 27 different Latin American Countries. Each of these dinners will focus on a different Country and will be paired with unique wines from around the world.
July 16th’s dinner will highlight the traditions of Puerto Rico and David DuBou of Vintner Select will be the wine guide for the evening.

Menu:
Reception:
Artazuri 2007 Rosado, Navarra, Spain
Dinner:
“Beef Picadillo Empanada” – with Boiled Egg, Peas, Carrots and Sofrito
I Campetti 2005 “Castruccio” Sangiovese, Tuscany

“Puerto Rican Dorado” – Banana Leaf Wrapped Mahi Mahi with Olives, Sweet Peppers, Garlic, Lime and Achiote
Seifried 2007 Pinot Gris, Nelson, New Zealand

“Lechon Asado and Mofongo” – Slow Roasted Suckling Pig with Bacon-Plantain Mash & Mojo de Ajo and Black Bean Muneta
Bodegas Castaño 2005 “Hecula” Monastrell, Yecla, Spain

“Crispy Banana” – with Puerto Rican Rum Glaze, Chocolate, Coconut and Toasted Pecans
Domaine Pouderoux 2005 Maury, Roussillon, France

We should try this with beer some day ...

I have been to one that did a beer dinner, but I cant remember where it was. I have also read about them all over the world. I feel that beer pairing are under used.

Definitely. The reason why this is relevant is that the Seviche dinner will be pairing specific cuisine with wines that are from elsewhere.

The example I always use to make the point is Maido. Jim has numerous beer profiles that wouldn't ordinarily be seen at a Japanese restaurant (the usual suspects are plain golden lagers). Same goes for most Mexican. You don't see hoppy pale ales, german hefe Weizens or Belgian ales at these ethnic establishments, yet the pairings can be quite good.

What is the beer comsumption per capital in the South American countries?

According to Wikipedia, 17 of the top 20 beer drinking nations per capita are in Europe. Brazil comes in circa 35. Looking like a growth market to me.

A Tecate stand on every corner, I say.

Love a cold Pacifico on a hot summer day. Hits me just right.

Volume aside (it isn't always about size, you know) In terms of beer styles, South America is under-represented, although craft breweries are beginning to pop up, i.e., Brazil's excellent Eisnbahn.

Having a beer & food pairing with only golden lagers would be like having a wine & food pairing with only white zinfandel.

puerto rico and beer. so limited. medalla and medalla light. yuck. but they are proud of it. also, it typically comes in 10 oz cans. the wife and i had a few and decided rum (however the locals recommended) was a better option. they did have a brewpub in old san juan, but it was more like a nightclub with beer. the offerings were mediocre at best. the food on the island was good though. but you definitely get what you pay for. sorry for the tourism plug on this, it got away from me. anyways, puerto rico and beer makes me think of medalla light in a 10 oz can. too bad.

Kudos to Anthony Lamas and crew for the incredible food and hospitality at last nights dinner! We'll be back. I highly encourage everyone to make it out to the dinner in August as Peru will be the highlighted country and the menu looks fabulous. Thanks also to Gary F for the excellent service, it was great to see you. 3rd week in August has been circled!