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Chesapeake Oyster and Beer Festival

February 17, 2010 by Parker  
Filed under Beer Fests

The Chesapeake Oyster and Beer Festival will be held this weekend, February 19th and 20th, at National Harbor in the Sunset Room.  Come enjoy two perfect pairings, beer and Oysters!

What You Should Expect :

- Over 30 beers, Over 30 wines and a few spirits.   All of your favorite craft beers and perfectly paired wines will be served to highlight the seafood on-hand.  A listing of all those brands will be posted on the menu page approximately 2 weeks in advance.

- Over 24,000 Oysters (minimum) for your enjoyment.

- Over TEN different types of oysters shipped in from around the world.  Our world class shuckers will be on-hand to serve them to you fresh.  As well, you can enjoy Grilled Oysters, Oysters Rockerfeller and our founder’s favorite – Charleston’s roasted oysters.

- Over 20 restaurants expected.   In addition to the oysters, National Harbor’s and Wash DC’s finest  will be on-hand serving you their favorite oyster and seafood dishes.

- Great Eats!  Don’t worry – for meat lovers there will be some beef and alternatives.  As well,  for our vegans – we have a great vegetable / no meat / fish diet selection.

Sounds like a great time! To purchase tickets visit their website – http://www.beerandoyster.com

Troegs Beer & Oyster Dinner at Hank’s Oyster Bar

January 26, 2010 by Parker  
Filed under Beer Dinners, News and Events

On Monday, February 1st, from 7:30 to 9:30pm, there will be a Troegs Beer an Oyster Dinner at Hank’s Oyster bar, on 1026 King Street in Alexandria VA.

Description 5 Courses – 5 Beers. $65 plus tax/gratuity.
First Course: Kegotank, VA Oysters on the Half Shell Troegs Pale Ale.
Second Course: Oysters “Alexandria” Dragon Creek, VA Oysters w/ “Rugged Trail” Sabayon, Baby Spinach and Smoked Bacon Troegs Rugged Trail Ale.
Third Course: Oysters Milanese Breaded oysters on a Bed of Baby Arugula Troegs HopBack Amber Ale. Fourth Course: Pork and Oyster Roulade Duroc Pork stuffed with Oysters & Prosciutto w/ a Plum Gastric Troegs Troegenator Double Bock.
Dessert: Banana Hazelnut Crepe Troegs Dream Weaver Wheat.
This looks like a good one! For reservations, call 703.739.4265