Category: brewpubs

The Heavy Table Cometh

By on February 17, 2009in bars/restaurants, breweries, brewpubs

This is your link of the day week month. Go forth and enjoy. Bookmark now! I’m very excited for this project. You should be too. James Norton and friends have launched the Heavy Table. Enjoy.

It’s with a tremendous amount of enthusiasm that I announce a new daily online magazine dedicated to food and drink in the Upper Midwest.

Our mandate is broad. We’ll have articles of interest to the home cook, to the restaurant diner, and to the food enthusiast who cares to know the story of how his or her dinner got to the plate. We appeal to those who are looking for what’s in season, what’s local, what’s heirloom and what’s new.

We’ll also provide a constantly updated guide to the best food writing and blogging from all over the Internet, with an emphasis on Minnesota and Western Wisconsin.

Please point your browser to:

http://heavytable.com

Expect our articles to be accurate, concise, timely and entertaining. Expect our photographs to be crisp and vibrant. Expect our audience to be smart and hungry.

As we identify (and consolidate) our readership, we are eager to open lines of communication with the chefs, brewers, bakers, bartenders, bloggers, farmers, servers, cheesemongers, PR folks, store owners, restaurateurs, and other entrepreneurs who make the local scene the magnificent stew that it is.

Let’s start talking.

Yours in the Service of Good Food,

James Norton
Editor
The Heavy Table
james@heavytable.com
http://heavytable.com

Valentines Events at Town Hall

By on February 12, 2009in brewpubs, general beer

Those of you on Town Hall‘s e-mailing list will have seen this already.  For the rest of us unwashed masses, here’s a note townhall.jpgfrom Mike Hoops.

Hi Friends,

Don’t forget about us as you look for a place to dine this coming VALENTINE’S Eve. Please view the attached menu and make your reservations today.  We will be serving *Chocolate Imperial Stout* and *Raspberry Milk Stout* beginning at 5pm (2-14) as an additional Valentine’s treat.  *******Sorry, No Growlers*********

Stop by for the BEER RELEASE this coming Monday 2/16. “Winterberry” will be released and from 5-6 pints of this fine Blueberry Ale will be just $2.50.

*****New*****
Now with beer releases, John and the kitchen crew will be offering a “small plate” with each release. This is a special food accompaniment for the newly released beer. The small plate will be a single serving treat (in most cases) for a price point not to exceed $5 for you. This coming Monday for example the small plate will consist of Lake Superior smoked whitefish, Chevre cheese and crackers. This will be available during beer releases while supply lasts.

Last tidbit

Pint Clubbers……read this
We have a Pint Club Only dinner scheduled for March 24. This will feature a special menu and two special beers just for you at a very attractive price. Food menu is complete and viewable, special beers yet to be named (Expect something crazy hoppy and the other crazy fun). Beers will be available just for Pint Club Members at dinner and will be just $2 per pint. Wow! Great beer for $2 a pint…..it’s kinda like when gas hit $1.50 a couple months ago.

PLEASE RESERVE THE SEAT FOR YOU AND YOUR GUEST SOON

Cheers
Mike

One last thing-Thanks for all the positive response to the Coconut Milk Stout at Winterfest 09….we really liked it too! We are currently working on a new batch, so look for it in 4-6 weeks. Yes, that will be available in growlers at that time.

Barley John’s Valentine’s Day Dinner

By on February 10, 2009in beer events, brewpubs

Barley John’s Annual Valentine’s Day Dinner is a perfect match for those seeking an intimate and flavorful dining experience – paired of course with our hand crafted beers. All items on this menu are offered a la carte and there is a discount if you want to do the full dinner. The regular menu will also be available. The Beer and Wine pairing course are both 4 oz tasting pours and priced separately.
Make your reservations today! 651-636-4670

First Course
Bay Scallop Ceviche & Avocado with Grilled Corn Tortillas – $10
Gravlax & Roasted Potato with Stone Ground Mustard – $10
Roasted Red Bell Pepper Pesto w/ Ciabatta – $8
Chook Raffle Chardonnay – Shoofly Vinyard | Little Barley Bitter

Second Course
Cream of Duck Soup with Blueberry Relish – $10
Asparagus & Greens with Romesco Dressing & Whole Milk Mozzarella – $10
Kurt Angerer Kies Grüner Veltliner | Stockyard IPA

Third Course
Grilled Wild Boar with Raspberry Mole, Oven Fried Corn Cakes & Grilled Zucchini – $32
Laurona Montsant | Winter Ale
Broiled Norway Halibut with Blood Orange Herbed Salsa, Saffron Risotto & sautéed Green Beans – $29
DeLoach Pinot Noir | Wild Brunette
Spinach, Basil & Chevre Gnocchiwith Butternut Squash Coulis, Roasted Shallots & fennel topped with fresh apple, pear and pistachio – $22
DeLoach Pinot Noir | Wild Brunette

Dessert
Triple Layer Chocolate Cheese Cake – $10
Red Velvet Cheese Cake – $10
Valentines Cake – $10
Coconut White Cake – $10
Snake Eyes Zinfandel – Murphy Goode | Dark Knight | Old 8 Porter