Thursday, October 12, 2023

Thursday Sips & Nibbles

I'm back again with a new edition of Sips & Nibbles, my regular column where I highlight some interesting, upcoming food and drink events. I hope everyone dines out safely, tips well and are nice to their servers.
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1) Newbury Street bistro Sonsie invites guests to raise a glass and "prost" at its upcoming Oktoberfest Wine Dinner on Thursday, October 26, at 6:30pm. Taking place in Sonsie's wine cellar, the evening will be a celebration of Bavarian tradition and wine pairings kicking off with a Bavarian pretzel and beer welcome reception followed by five thoughtfully paired Bavarian-inspired courses.

The menu will feature:
Welcome Reception:
To kick off the evening, indulge in Bavarian pretzels served with the iconic Paulaner Oktoberfest Märzen beer.
1st Course: Smoked Wild Boar Bratwurst (Accompanied by Spaetzle, Pearl Onions, and Mustard)
Paired with Sparkling Riesling, Fritz Ritter, Sekt Trocken, Pfalz GER NV
2nd Course: Pan-Seared Rohan Duck Breast (Served with Fennel Apple-Slaw, Honey, Oyster Mushrooms, and Apple Vinaigrette)
Paired with Riesling Rausch Kabinett, Zilliken, Mosel GER 2020
3rd Course: Schnitzel of Pork (Accompanied by Kartoffelpuffer, Capers, and Horseradish)
Paired with Riesling Sonnenberg Spätlese, J.B. Becker, Rheingau GER 2021
4th Course: Braised Beef & Egg Noodles (Served with Roasted Baby Turnips)
Paired with Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) Trocken, Leipold, Landsknecht, Franken GER 2019
5th Course: Apple Strudel (Topped with Salted Caramel, Cinnamon Crumbs, and Bavarian Cream)
Paired with Riesling Altenbourg Vendanges Tardives, Alsace FRA 2021

Tickets to the dinner cost $110 and can be purchased HERE.

2) From October 30th to November 5th, The Tip Tap Room will be offering an array of delicious creations from Executive Chef Guillermo Guzman in celebration of Halloween and Día de los Muertos.

Originally from a small town in the State of Puebla, Mexico called Santiago Tetla, Chef Guzman often infuses Mexican flavoring into the dishes at The Tip Tap Room. With Día de los Muertos and Halloween approaching, Chef/Owner Brian Poe and Chef Guzman have collaborated to create a triage of mouthwatering dishes for the public to enjoy, each of which has a cocktail available for pairing.

The special menu begins with a Chicken Tortilla Soup Appetizer, featuring chipotle chicken simmering in a spicy broth, balanced by creamy Panela cheese, fresh avocado, and topped with crispy fried tortillas and is paired with the Salvia Hexia cocktail featuring tequila, honey, lemon, and sage. Following this will be a Wild Boar Chiles en Nogada entree; inspired by a traditional recipe from Puebla, this dish will feature roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cilantro braised wild boar, topped with a sauce of citrus crema, and garnished with Oaxaca cheese and pomegranate seeds. 

Tip Tap will have two cocktails that perfectly compliment this dish: the Oaxacan Dead, a blend of mezcal, orange, Aztec chocolate, and angostura bitters or the Moda Antigua, an Old Fashioned with a Mexican flair. 

Finally, to finish off this tasty trio, will be a classic Spanish dessert of Churros, accompanied by a duo of rich Mexican Chocolate and Caramel Flan dipping sauces. Take dessert up a notch by pairing it with the Güerito, a delicious mix of tequila, Kahlua, and horchata.

Inspired by his heritage and his own celebrations of Día de los Muertos, this menu will give customers a chance to experience the multi-day holiday celebrating those loved ones who have died. While it's a commemoration of the dead, the holiday is full of joy and love, as the living remember and honor their lost family and friends.

To make a reservation, visit thetiptaproom.com.

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