20 September 2019 Susana Balbo Wine Dinner at Spuntino

Susana Balbo Wine Dinner at Spuntino

September 20, 2019 By

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, which specializes in small plates dining with a modern twist on Italian classics, will host a Susana Balbo Wine Dinner at its Clifton, NJ location on Thursday, September 26 at 7pm. 

Octopus Carpaccio
Octopus Carpaccio

Located in the Mendoza region of Argentina, Susana Balbo Winery strives to create perfectly balanced wines by blending individually fermented varietals to create complex yet complementary aromas. To highlight some of Susana Balbo’s world-class wines, Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas is pairing a selection of wines with a spectacular five-course menu, which will be available for one night only.

The Susana Balbo Wine Dinner menu includes:

  • Octopus Carpaccio – Thin-sliced octopus, capers, extra virgin olive oil (Paired with Rosé 2018)
  • Milanese ala Caballo –Breaded chicken, fried egg, arugula (Paired with Brioso, White Blend 2017)
  • Braised Pork Osso Bucco withcrispy tostones (Paired with Malbec 2016)
  • Grilled Strip Steak in a Chimichurri sauce (Paired with Brioso 2014)
  • Brazo de Reina with macerated strawberry (Paired with Late Harvest Torrontés 2016)
Braised Pork Osso Bucco
Braised Pork Osso Bucco

Tickets for the Susana Balbo Wine Dinner are $79 per person and can be purchased online by visiting: http://spuntinowinebar.com/susana-balbo-wine-dinner/

Cheers, Veronique

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5 July 2019 Celebrate French Week at Choc O Pain Locations

Celebrate French Week at Choc O Pain Locations

July 5, 2019 By

Choc O Pain French Bakery & Café (http://www.chocopainbakery.com) will be celebrating French Week and Bastille Day at all its locations the week leading up to and on Bastille day in-store with French music and ambiance as well as participating in French Week, Jersey City and in Hoboken Bastille Day Festivities as follows:

Choc O Pain’s In-Store Activities:

FREE product tastings daily Monday to Friday 7/8 -7/12 through from 10am – 12pm in ALL four Choc O Pain locations including charcuterie, cheese, bread, jams their fresh breads and more!

Friday 7/12 –  Choc O Pain will feature a live performance by local French singer-songwriter, Tiphanie Doucet  at 11am at the Hudson Tea Building location and at 1:30 pm at 1st Street Hoboken location. 

Jersey City’s French Week

You can find Choc O Pain at the French Week opening festivities Monday 7/8 from 4-6pm at City Hall (280 Grove Street) and at the main event on Saturday, July 13 from 11am to 6pm (209 Third Street Jersey City/Between Erie St. and Grove St.).

CHOC·O·PAIN’s locations:

157 First Street, Hoboken NJ 07030

530 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City 07302

330-332 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07307

1500 Washington Street (Hudson Tea Building), Hoboken, NJ 

http://www.chocopainbakery.com/ @chocopainbakery

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1 July 2019 Spuntino Wine Bar Sets Limited-Time Plant Based Menu

Spuntino Wine Bar Sets Limited-Time Plant Based Menu

July 1, 2019 By

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (http://spuntinowinebar.com), specializing in small plates with modern twists to Italian classics and fine wines from around the world, is launching today its first plant-based menu at its locations in the Clifton Commons in Clifton, NJ and The Gallery at Westbury Plaza in Garden City, NY.

Beet & Goat Cheese Terrine

Available from July 1 – 31, this five-course tapas-style tasting menu celebrates local, seasonal ingredients served at the peak of freshness. Not only will this menu satisfy your appetite, but it will support local harvest and community farms throughout New Jersey and New York, including Antonio Mozzarella in Newark, NJ, Baldor and Blue Ribbon Fish in Bronx, NY, City Green Farm in Clifton, NJ, DiCarlo and J.Kings in Holtsville, NY and Vrola Meat Company in South Amboy, NJ.

In addition, the restaurants will donate $1 for each dish sold from the plant-based menu, or $5 when guests order the full five-course tasting menu to City Green (for the Clifton location), a non-profit organization dedicated to facilitating the establishment of urban farms and gardens in northern New Jersey’s cities to create increased access to healthy, local food. Proceeds in Garden City location will benefit Island Harvest, Long Island’s leading hunger-relief organization, which provides food and other resources to people in need with a goal to end hunger and reduce food waste throughout Long Island.

The full menu includes:

  • Jicama & Mango Salad – Jicama, mango, red bell pepper, citrus vinaigrette, chives. Paired with Zardetto Prosecco NV.
  • Spaghetti Squash Pomodoro – Roasted spaghetti squash, Italian cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil. Paired with Soave Classico Suavia 2017.
  • Grilled Vegetables – Grilled asparagus, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, roasted pepper, balsamic glaze. Paired with Boedecker Pinot Noir 2015.
  • Beet & Goat Cheese Terrine – Red beets, goat cheese, micro greens, balsamic glaze, extra virgin olive oil. Paired with Super Tuscan Allestino Rosso 2016.
  • Eggplant Meatball – Eggplant, breadcrumbs, tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, basil. Paired with Tellus Cabernet Sauvignon 2014.
Spaghetti Squash Pomodoro

The tasting menu is available for $50 per person, or $70 including wine pairings. Menu selections are also available a la carte. For more information or to make reservations, visit www.SpuntinoWineBar.com, or get social on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

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5 June 2019 Shannon Rose Celebrates National Doughnut Day

Shannon Rose Celebrates National Doughnut Day

June 5, 2019 By

The Shannon Rose Irish Pub (http://theshannonrose.com) will offer a Bacon Bourbon-Glazed Doughnut from Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9 in celebration of National Doughnut Day at its Clifton, NJ and Ramsey, NJ locations.

The Bacon Bourbon-Glazed Doughnut features a house-made doughnut dipped in a Jim Beam bourbon glaze, topped with candied bacon.

Photo by The Shannon Rose Irish Pub

The Shannon Rose Irish Pub, providing a chef-driven menu using fresh, high-quality ingredients, offers fare that blends Irish pub classics and new tavern favorites.

Locations:

98 Kingsland Rd, Clifton, NJ 07014

1200 NJ-17, Ramsey, NJ 07446

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24 May 2019 Spend Father’s Day Weekend at 10th Annual NJ Beer & Food Festival

Spend Father’s Day Weekend at 10th Annual NJ Beer & Food Festival

May 24, 2019 By

It’s back!!!! The 10th New Jersey Beer & Food Festival will once again take place over Father’s Day weekend at Crystal Springs Resort. On Saturday June 15, attendees can sample more than 200 beers from around the world and on Sunday June 16 there will be a Father’s Day Brews Brunch in the Chef’s Garden.

Photo Credit: Crystal Springs Resort

Detailed schedule:

Saturday June 15

Starting at 3pm (2pm VIP access). Beer aficionados can sample over 200 beers, including many craft brews from around the world. Resort Executive Chef Aishling Stevens and her team will fire up open pits for a BBQ feast, featuring favorites like pulled pork, homemade sausages, spit-roasted Berkshire pork and more.

Live music by Lima Bean Riot, hot air balloon rides and grown up games will make for a fun afternoon for adults 21 and over. Tickets are $75 for regular admission and $100 for VIP access (early admission at 2pm and a special gift). Designated Driver tickets are $35. North Jersey residents can skip the drive and take a bus from Hoboken, departing from the corner of Washington St. & 3rd St., $100 including regular admission and round-trip transportation.

Golfers can get an early start to the day with the Brews & Birdies Tournament at 9am on the resort’s Wild Turkey course. The 18-hole tournament includes beer tastings along the fairways and top teams will win prizes. $195 per person, including entry to the Beer Festival.


Photo Credit: Crystal Springs Resort

Sunday June 16

The seasonal outdoor restaurant Chef’s Garden welcomes families for a Father’s Day Brews Brunch featuring a 3-course menu and tastings of Sam Adams beers (10am – 3pm). Guests will enjoy a Garden Salad of greens and herbs from the organic Chef’s Garden, and then choose from entrees like Grilled Fish Taco with chipotle crème and charred salsa; Beer Can Chicken; and Smoked Beef Brisket with corn bread, cabbage slaw and pickles. $43 for adults, $16 kids ages 4 – 16. Reservations can be made by calling 855-977-6473

Tickets for Beer Festival events are available at www.njbeerfoodfest.com. The Festival takes place on Festival Field at the corner of Route 94 and Wild Turkey Way.

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Tacos & Tequila Tasting May 16 at The Shannon Rose

May 12, 2019 By

The Shannon Rose Irish Pub, featuring a chef-driven, scratch-made menu that blends Irish pub classics and new tavern favorites, invites guests to take part in its first Tacos & Tequila tasting event, taking place Thursday, May 16 at its location in Clifton, NJ, from 5pm-7pm.

The Shannon Rose

Enjoy a walk-around tasting of Mexico’s finest tequilas accompanied by an all-you-can-eat taco bar. Industry reps will also be on-site to share their knowledge of all things agave. Some of the tequilas featured include:

  • Tanteo Blanco: 100% Blue Weber agave tequila infused with Mexican peppers in three expressions: Original Jalapeño, Smoky Chipotle and Extra Spicy Habanero.
  • Don Julio 1942: Produced in small batches, aged for a minimum of 2.5 years. Warm oak, vanilla, roasted agave taste.
  • Partida Reposado: Natural, beautiful light amber color with golden tones. Notable aromas of vanilla, cooked agave, caramel, butter, bourbon, hazelnut, almond.
  • Milagro Select Reposado: Rested in American and French oak barrels for 3-6 months. Clean, vanilla taste, white pepper, cinnamon spices, dry finish.
  • MilagroAñejo: Aged in American oak barrels for 14-24 months. Caramel, coconut, chocolate taste with tobacco, tropical fruit notes, sweet, yet spicy finish.

Tickets for Tacos & Tequila are $25 per person and can be purchased online by visiting TheShannonRose.com.

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9 May 2019 Spuntino Spring Truffle Festival

Spuntino Spring Truffle Festival

May 9, 2019 By

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas, specializing in small plates with modern twists to Italian classics and fine wines from around the world, invites guests to enjoy its Spring Truffle Festival menu from May 1 – 31 at its Clifton, NJ and Garden City, NY locations.


Crescent Farms Duck Breast

The five-course tasting menu highlights truffles in the style of Italian culinary tradition, and is each dish has a wine pairing suggestion that complements the flavors of each dish. Spuntino Wine Bar offers truffle-centric menus twice per year, in the spring and fall.

For those looking to wow mom, the menu will be available on Mother’s Day, along with Spuntino Wine Bar’s regular brunch offerings.


Truffled Cheddar Bruschetta 

The full Spring Truffle Festival menu includes:

  • Truffled Cheddar Bruschetta – Fried potatoes, apple smoked bacon, buttered leeks, chives, truffle zest. Paired with a St. Supery Chardonnay.
  • Crescent Farms Duck Breast – Blackberry reduction, orange carrot purée, sage gremolata, shaved black truffles. Paired with a Ferz Passerina.
  • Wild Mushroom & Black Truffle Ravioli – Sage brown butter, pecorino tartufo, shaved black truffles. Paired with a Palladio Chianti.
  • Grilled Skirt Steak – Balsamic glazed red onions, lemon sage vinaigrette, shaved black truffles. Paired with a Pico Maccario ‘Lavignone’ Barbera.
  • Graham Cracker Ricotta Tart – Mascarpone, Frangelico, orange zest, roasted figs, truffle honey.  Paired with a St. Supery Moscato.

The full tasting menu is $65 per person, or $90 with wine pairings, and menu selections are also available a la carte. 

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29 April 2019 NJ Restaurants Celebrating Mother’s Day

NJ Restaurants Celebrating Mother’s Day

April 29, 2019 By

Mother’s Day is one of the most booked days for restaurants. Many New Jersey restaurants are offering brunch and dinner specials so you can treat the moms in your lives to a very special meal.

Here are some local restaurants offering special Mother’s Day menus.

LAUREL & SAGE ADDED 5/2/19. I’ll be updating this post as new information becomes available.

Bergen County

Chakra (www.chakrarestaurant.com  W.144 Route 4, Paramus will offer a three-course meal from 12PM until 8PM for $49/person (plus tax & gratuity). A children’s a la carte menu will be available. Call for reservations 201-556-1530.

Haven (www.havenedgewater.com 2 Main Street, Edgewater) will serve a three-course menu all day for $75. Reservations are required, call 201-943-1900.

The Shannon Rose Irish Pubs (http://theshannonrose.com  1200 New Jersey 17, Ramsey and 98 Kingsland Road, Clifton) will host a special brunch from 11AM until 4PM. The menu will feature a wide selection of stations and special dishes. Tickets are $35 per adult and $15 for children ages 3-12. For reservations, call 201-962-7602.

Vesta Wood Fired (http://vestawoodfired.com  64 Hoboken Rd., East Rutherford) is offering brunch specials and dinner menu from 11AM until 9PM. Reservations strongly recommended 201-939-6012. 

Essex County

Calandra’s Italian Village (https://calandrasitalianvillage.com) will celebrate Mother’s Day at its various venues:

Calandra’s Mediterranean Grill – 118 US Highway 46, Fairfield. Will offer a buffet for $55 for adults, $25 for children 12 and under and free for children 4 and under. Seatings are at: 11:30AM, 2:30PM and 5:45PM. Call 973-575-6500 for reservations.

Cucina Calandra (https://www.cucinacalandra.com) – 216 US Highway 46, Fairfield. A la carte specials along with a special brunch buffet. Brunch buffet is from 11:30AM to 2:30PM and $59.95 for adults and $19.95 for children 3 – 10 and à la carte dining is from 12PM until 10PM. For reservations, call 973-575-7720 or 973-575-7200.

Il Vecchio Café – 234 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell. A brunch buffet for $40 for adults and $19.95 for children 4 – 12 with seating at 11:30AM and lunch/dinner with seatings at 2PM and 4:30PM is offered for $49 for adults and $24.95 for children 4 – 12. Free for children 3 and under. Call 973-226-8889 for reservations.

Laurel & Sage (http://www.laurelandsage.com 33 Walnut St, Montclair) will offer a brunch and dinner.  Chef Shawn has created special seasonal menus to treat Mom. There are three prix-fixe brunch ($40pp) seatings: 10AM, 12PM, & 2PM and a new spring dinner menu is offered a la carte from 4:30PM – 7:30PM. Kids menu will be $15. Reservations accepted by phone 973-783-1133.

The Manor Restaurant (www.themanorrestaurant.com  111 Prospect Avenue, West Orange) is offering a four-course menu from 12:30PM to 7PM for $79.95 per adult or $29.95 for children 10 to 3 years old, plus tax and gratuity. A brunch buffet will be served with seatings at 12PM and 1PM for $69.95 per adult or $22.95 for children 10 to 3 years old, plus tax and gratuity. A dinner buffet will be served with seatings from 3PM – 6:30PM for $69.95 per adult or $22.95 for children 10 to 3 years old, plus tax and gratuity. Call 973-731-2360 for reservations.

Hudson County

Amanda’s (http://amandasrestaurant.com  908 Washington Street, Hoboken) will offer brunch from 10:30AM until 2:30PM for $42 plus tax and gratuity and a three-course menu starting at 3:30PM until 6PM for $59 plus tax and gratuity. Kids under 12 are ½ price. Call to reserve at 201-798-0101.

Battelo (www.battellojc.com  502 Washington Blvd., Jersey City) is offering several options, including a buffet brunch in the Battello Lounge, a two-course prix fixe brunch menu in the main dining room or a three-course prix fixe dinner menu for those who choose to celebrate later in the day. Call 201-798-1798 for reservations.

Photo by Battello

Liberty House (https://libertyhouserestaurant.com  76 Audrey Zapp Dr. Jersey City) will offer a brunch buffet from 11AM until 6PM for $58 for adults and $26 for kids ages 4-12. For Reservations call 201-395-0300.

Hunterdon County

The Ryland Inn (https://rylandinnnj.com  115 Old Hwy 28, White House Station) brunch and lunch is from 12PM until 5PM. 4-course prix fixe menu for $79 per adult, $29 per child 12 and under not inclusive of tax & gratuity. For reservations, call 908-534-4011.

Mercer County

Agricola (https://www.agricolaeatery.com   11 Witherspoon St, Princeton) will offer a three-course prix fixe menu from 9AM to 3PM for $45 for adults and $25 for kids under 12 plus tax and gratuity. For reservations call 609-921-2798.

Middlesex County

Due Mari (https://www.duemarinj.com  78 Albany Street, New Brunswick) is doing a two-course menu plus pastries, juice and coffee/tea from 10AM to 2:45PM for $42 per adult and $20 for children under 10. Call 732-296-1600 for reservations.

Monmouth County

Avenue (www.leclubavenue.com  23 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch) is offering a $46 brunch (9AM – 4PM) and a $52 dinner (4PM – 8PM) prix-fixe menus. Call 732-759-2900 for reservations.

Restaurant Nicholas (www.restaurantnicholas.com 160 Route 35 South Red Bank) will offer from 2PM – 8PM a 3-course tasting menu for $80pp, four-course garden menu for $80pp, six-course tasting menu for $100pp and a children’s menu for $32pp (plus tax and gratuity). Reserve at 732-345-9977.

Morris County

Blue Morel Restaurant & Wine Bar (http://bluemorel.com  2 Whippany Road, Morristown) will offer a 3-course menu for $68 adults and $34 children under 12 years old plus tax and gratuity with seatings from 12PM to 9PM. The Wine Room is also available for parties up to 18 guests. For reservations and more information call 973-451-2619.

Morris Tap & Grill (http://www.morristapandgrill.com 500 Route 10 West, Randolph) is offering a brunch buffet from 11AM until 2PM and a dinner buffet from 2PM until 5PM. $38 for adults, $15 for ages 5-11 and free for children under 5. Call 973-891-1776 for reservations.

Passaic County

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas (http://spuntinowinebar.com  70 Kingsland Road, Clifton) is featuring its usual brunch offerings as well as its limited-time Spring Truffle Festival menu, a five-course tasting menu highlighting truffles. Call 973-661-2435 to reserve.

Spuntino Wild Mushroom & Black Truffle Ravioli

The Shannon Rose Irish Pubs (http://theshannonrose.com  1200 New Jersey 17, Ramsey and 98 Kingsland Road, Clifton) will host a special brunch from 11AM until 4PM. The menu will feature a wide selection of stations and special dishes. Tickets are $35 per adult and $15 for children ages 3-12. For reservations, call 201-962-7602.

Viaggio (https://viaggioristorante.com  1055 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne) is offering a four-course menu from 1PM until 7PM for $79. Call to reserve: 973-706-7277.

Somerset County

Olde Mill Inn & Grain House Restaurant (www.oldemillinn.com  225 Hwy 202, Basking Ridge) will offer a buffet from 9:30AM to 3:30PM for $58 adults, $24 children ages 4-11, 20% service charge and sales tax apply. Reservations required 908-696-2335.

The Bernards Inn (www.bernardsinn.com  27 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville) will offer a buffet brunch for $69 for adults, $25 for children 2 to 12 years old with seatings from 10AM to 5:30PM.  There will also be a three-course menu served from 1PM – 5:30PM for $79 for adults, $35 for children 2 to 12 years old. Reservations are required and can be made by calling: 908-766-0002.

Sussex County

Andre’s Restaurant (www.dresrealfood.com  112 Tomahawk Trail, Sparta) will offer three-course menu for $42 and a four-course menu for $52 from 1PM until 7PM. Kids menu will be $15. Call 973-726-6000 for details and to order.

Andre’s Restaurant

Crystal Springs Resort (www.crystalgolfresort.com  1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg) will offer specials at its various restaurants and ballrooms: The Emerald Ballroom will host a grand buffet from 10AM until 3PM for ages 12 and over $62++ and children 4-11 $25++ and under 4 free. Crystal Tavern will offer an à la carte menu from 7AM – 10PM. Minerals Hotel’s Diamond Ballroom will offer a buffet from 11:30AM to 3:30PM for ages 12 and over $42.95++, children 4-11 $19.95++ and under 4 free. Black Bear Golf Course will offer a buffet from 10:30AM until 3:30PM for ages 12 and over $39.95++, children  4-11 $17.95++ and under 4 free. Call 855-977-6473 for reservations.

Crystal Springs Dessert Buffet

Perona Farms (https://www.peronafarms.com  350 Andover-Sparta Road, Andover) will offer a buffet from 11AM until 5PM for $50.95 for adults and $19.95 for children under 12. Call 973-729-6161 for reservations.

Stone Water (https://stonewaternj.com  125 NJ-181, Lake Hopatcong) will offer a buffet starting at 10AM for $42/adults, $19/children over 4. Call 973-810-3858 for reservations.

Union County

Summit House (www.summithousenj.com  395 Springfield Avenue, Summit) from 11AM to 3:30PM, a three-course prix fixe brunch will include monkey bread, family-style starters, desserts and choice of main dish along with a welcome cocktail. Adults $60 and children $30, optional wine pairing available.

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15 April 2019 2019 New Jersey Wine & Food Festival Best Bites

2019 New Jersey Wine & Food Festival Best Bites

April 15, 2019 By

Another successful New Jersey Wine & Food Festival (https://njwinefoodfest.com) at Crystal Springs Resort is in the books.

About Saturday Night

I’ve been vocal about what an outstanding festival this is and beyond what others in the area can produce. One of the reasons I feel that way is the Grand Tasting on Saturday night. Where else can one taste dishes by more than top 40 chefs paired with wines and spirits from leading wineries and distilleries from around the world?

Photo by Crystal Springs Resort

Some of my favorite bites of the evening (I liked MANY others plus note that I didn’t access the VIP room, so I’m unable to judge what the bites were in that room):

  • Mike Carrino – Rabbit Rabbit: Bianco of Rabbit with Hazelnut and Porcini. Chef Carrino is launching a new venture called Rabbit Rabbit (https://rabbitrabbitnj.com) and if his rabbit dish is an indication, it’ll be THE place to dine in NJ. Fantastic dish and our favorite of the evening.
  • Phil Deffina – Char Steakhouse: Prime Dry-Aged Strip Steak with Soft Scrambled Eggs with Kaluga Caviar and Crème Fraiche. Perfectly-cooked beef, huge beefy flavors…this is why I can’t cut red meat out of my diet. Extremely well-done, especially for an event this size.
  • Leia Gaccione – South + Pine: Duck Taco with Rhubarb Hot Sauce. Duck tacos…come on!
  • Craig Polignano – Jockey Hollow Bar & Kitchen: Pristine mackeral – way to (re) introduce folks to this flavorful fish.
  • Emanuel Miranda – Smoke Rise Village Inn: Roasted Rohan Duck with Foie Mousse and Juniper Berry Chutney and Croquette. Yes, I’m a sucker for duck on duck…this was super.
  • Francesco Palmieri – Calandra’s Il Vecchio Café: Ham and Cheese “Cream puff”. Whipped Mortadella and Mascarpone-filled profiterole with Meyer lemon frosting and pistachio powder – another top bite by this talented chef.
  • Josip Franc – Lunello: Vittelo Tonnato with Crispy Capers. Would it have been rude to have five of these?
  • Sam Freund – White Birch Restaurant: Moroccan Lamb with Quinoa Tabbouleh and Sheep Yogurt. Very special dish and lovely presentation. Loved it.

  • Francesco Palmieri
  • Mike Carrino
  • Phil Deffina
  • Emanuel Miranda
  • Josip Franc
  • Sam Freund

So many other dishes were also very tasty that it was difficult to determine which ones I enjoyed best. Well done and congrats to all the chefs who participated.

Cheers,

Veronique

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4 April 2019 Seoul Brothers Alementary Beer Release

Seoul Brothers Alementary Beer Release

April 4, 2019 By

Robert Austin Cho from Kimchi Smoke (https://www.kimchismoke.com) and Blake Crawford from The Alementary Brewing Company (http://www.alementary.com) collaborated on a new beer aptly called, “Seoul Brothers.”

Blake Crawford and Rob Cho

Since 2016, Cho has brought his nationally acclaimed Barbecue (Best BBQ Joints in NJ by Food and Wine ‘18 and a face to face battle with Bobby Flay on Beat Bobby Flay) to various popups at Alementary known for its scientific approach and award winning flavor combinations. The combination of Southern Korean BBQ and craft beer was a natural pairing. “What’s not to like about some smokey spicy food with lots of umami washed down with some brewhaha? Now, we have a beer that’s what Kimchi Smoke’s all about. Not fusion, but 100% Korean + 100% American = 100% total deliciousness”, stated Cho.

Cho gave Crawford what he was looking for, and just like that– the geniuses at their brew laboratory came up with this rendition of Cho’s vision. The final product is reminiscent of makgeolli, traditional Korean rice wine, while maintaining all the properties of being a beer. This style is Blonde Rice Ale with ABV at 7.5%

On Friday April 12 5PM, “Seoul Brothers” will be released in six 12-ounce cans at Alementary. Cho will be on hand doing his pop up selling his signature 12 hour smoked Bad as Texas Brisket and Korean Redneck Tacos.

Kimchi Smoke Pop Up April 12 5-9pm and April 13 12-9PM.

Alementary Brewing Company –
58 Voorhis Lane, Hackensack, NJ 07601.

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