Later this month, Orlando Brewing and Graze restaurant in downtown Orlando will come together to match globally-inspired American cuisine with locally produced organic beer. The dinner, which includes five courses, will take place on Monday, August 18th at 7pm with advance ticket purchase required ($50).

While I’ve yet to dine at Graze, I’ve heard many good things about the restaurant. Known for its South Beach style atmosphere, the menu at Graze includes foie gras skewers, caviar, escargot, beef short rib osso bucco, and a grilled New Zealand rack of lamb. They are open for dinner seven days a week and have a Sunday brunch featuring live blues and jazz music.

Orlando Brewing is Florida’s only certified organic brewery, crafting at least eleven different beers with ingredients that are grown without insecticides, bioengineering, or irradiation. These beers are available at restaurants and bars across town, or you can simply visit the Orlando Brewing tap room where you can tour the brewery and listen to live music while drinking some of the freshest beer in Orlando.

As for the Beer Dinner @ Graze tickets are available at Orlando Brewing only and the menu is as follows:

Selection of Canapes & Hors D’oeuvres. Paired with Blonde Ale

First Course
Beer Cheese Soup (prepared with Winter Park Beer), Fried Jalapenos & Garlic Croutons. Paired with Winter Park Beer

Second Course
Thin sliced Sopressata, Cornichons, Pearl Onion, & Wilted Pea Tendrils. Served with House Made Ale Mustard & Lavosh Bread. Paired with Brown Ale

Intromiso
Sliced Euro Cucumber, Orange Sorbet, Mint Bourbon Syrup

Third Course
Day Boat Sea Scallops - Pan Seared w/ Golden Apple Puree, Curried Cauliflower & Fried Capers, Lemon Grass Oil, Micro Greens. Paired with Miami Weiss (Hefeweizen)

Fourth Course
Eagle Stout Braised Short Ribs, Roasted Parsnip & Mint Puree, Charred Brussel Sprout. Strawberry Demi Glaze. Paired with Eagle Stout

Fifth Course
Mocha Chip Brownie, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Blackwater Chocolate Sauce. Paired with Blackwater Dry Porter

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