Join Sheffield’s for a very special Oktoberfest Beer Dinner highlighting the beers Great Lakes Brewing Co.

The four-course meal will feature German-inspired food to welcome the Oktoberfest season.

Reception – Dortmunder Gold | A palate-stimulating welcome beer

First Course – Elliot Ness Amber Lager | Paired with a charcuterie platter consisting of sausages (smoked bratwurst, liverwurst, wild game sausage, etc.), cheeses, and pumpernickel/rye bread, with Dusseldorf mustard and cornichons

Second Course – Oktoberfest | Paired with German beer soup

Main Course – Grand Cru | Paired with the classic Alsatian “Choucroute garni” consisting of house-smoked pork loin, sauerkraut, apples and potatoes in savory juices

Dessert – Glockenspiel | Paired with warm, fresh doughnut bites with assorted dipping sauces

Conclusion Beer – Blackout Stout | Guests will receive a snifter of this Imperial Stout

Sheffield’s,
3258 N. Sheffield
Chicago, IL

When: Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 7 to 10 p.m.

Price: $60 per person

Phone: (773) 281-4989

Chifa mini buns, to be paired with Flying Fish Oktoberfish

Beginning in October, Chef Jose Garces’ Latin-Asian restaurant, Chifa (707 Chestnut Street, 215-925-5555), will debut Buns & Beers happy hours. Every Monday through Friday, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., guests can choose from an assortment of Chef Garces’ delicious buns, each paired with a microbrew, at special prices.

“The distinctive, often unusual flavor pairings in our dishes at Chifa are an ideal mate for artisanal beers,” says Chef Garces. “And with our new happy hour pricing, our guests can join us for a light snack after a tough day in the office and experience our food and beer pairings in a fun new way.”

Buns & Beers will be available in four varieties; they are priced in pairs, with one beer and one bun for $10; two beers and two buns for $15; three beers and three buns for $20 and all four beers and buns for $25, the best deal of all. Tempting offerings include: Pork Belly, Hoisin and Pickled Carrot with togarashi mayo on steamed white bun (Philadelphia Magazine’s “Best of Philly 2009: New Dish” – pictured) paired with Flying Fish OktoberFish; Grilled Chicken, Panca Emulsion and Bacon with frisee on pan de bono, paired with Philadelphia Brewing Company Kenzinger Lager; Braised Duck and Cilantro with spicy guava on brioche bun, paired with Elysian Brewing Company Immortal IPA; and Shrimp and Chile Mayo with avocado on steamed white bun, paired with Allagash White. The four-for-four offer is especially great for sharing among a small group, sampling each beer and nibbling on each bun.

Chifa opened in early 2009 to critical acclaim; The New York Times praised the restaurant’s unusual ability to “kill two cravings [Asian and Latin] with one dish,” while Philadelphia magazine called Chef Garces’ innovative interpretations of Peruvian cuisine “a cross-cultural thrill ride…A meal at Chifa is a night out, a form of entertainment, an infusion of world culture, a culinary education, something to brag about the following day.”

At 6pm on Wednesday, September 16th, Triskele’s Restaurant will offer a special 5-course Sprecher beer dinner featuring local produce from the South Shore Farmer’s Market. Designed by Chef JoLinda Klopp, this menu reflects the transition from summer into autumn. Founder and brewmaster Randy Sprecher  will discuss the beers and pairings:

Crabcake with Grilled Sweet Corn Aioli and Fresh Basil Chiffonade (Special Amber);
Curry Cauliflower Soup with Fried Brussel Sprout Leaves  (Extra Pale Ale);
Field Greens with Sweet Green Apple Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese and Spiced Pecans  (Shakparo Ale);
Chicken Braised in Pipers Scotch Ale with Chorizo Bread Pudding, Haricot Verts and Pickled Carrots (Pipers Scotch Ale);
Cream Soda Creme Brulee with Cherry Cola Chocolate Truffle and Fresh Mint (Black Bavarian).

Triskele’s is an intimate and friendly restaurant located in Walker’s Point, 1801 S. 3rd Street.   Known for its fresh and innovative cuisine, Triskele’s was opened in October 2007 by Chef Klopp who previously worked as the Executive Chef at the River Lane Inn.  Milwaukee Magazine recognized Triskele’s as one of “Top New Restaurants” of 2008.

Cost for the Sprecher beer dinner is $35 per person plus tax and gratuity. Hurry, because the dinner is almost *sold out* with just a few tables left. Reservations can be made by calling Triskele’s at: 414.837.5950.