Hotel Happening :: Beer Versus Wine at Rancho Bernardo Inn

August 24, 2007 at 6:01 PM | by barbarab | 0 Comments

This event has a little "What Will They Think of Next?" edge to it. Though in this summer of our bizzarely premature presidential campaign -- the election is still over 14 months away, people! -- it's a welcome relief to contemplate voting on anything other than who will be the next leader of the free world, especially when the candidates are as delectable as beer and wine.

On September 27, El Bizchocho Restaurant at Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego is hosting a six-course beer versus wine dinner.

Diners will taste a sampling of wine and beer with each course, then fill out a card noting their preference. At the end of the meal, which will include, among others things, hamachi, soft shell crab and lamb dishes prepared by chef Gavin Kaysen, the results will be tallied and announced.

Championing wine will be sommelier Barry Wiss, who presides over the restaurant's cellar of over 1,600 selections. On the suds side, Greg Koch, CEO of Stone Brewing Company, the folks that produce the artisanal Stone Pale Ale, Stone Smoked Porter, and Arrogant Bastard Ale. The two will select the pairings in their respective categories.

Now, we don't particularly go for overly-analytical alcohol intake. If we're in the mood for a beer with dinner, we'll order it, damn it. And who knows, after the presidential election, depending on the results, we may need to order beer and wine with our next meal. To reserve a spot, contact the restaurant at: (858) 675-8550. The price is $125 per person.

[Photo: Eileen216]

HotelChatter

Select a Destination:

Tags: Hotel Happenings / Hotel Bars / San Diego Hotel Reviews / → All Tags