July 29, 2014, Tuesday at 6:30PM
Entrance Fee: $65.00
Amanda or Erika at (703) 442-9110
CELEBRATE SUMMER AT WILDFIRE WITH A CHESAPEAKE BAY CRAB & OSKAR BLUES BREWERY BEER DINNER FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER
JOHN SHIELDS
McLean, VA, July 2014… Join us at Wildfire, Tysons Galleria, 3rd floor, McLean, VA, for an evening with John Shields, author of Chesapeake Bay Cooking, host of the PBS series Coastal Cooking, and owner of the renowned Gertrude’s in Baltimore, as he shares his passion for the Chesapeake region and its outstanding cuisine.
A highlight of the evening will include the opportunity to work alongside John as he leads guests through the technique of opening their own steamed Maryland Blue Crab. Shields will also offer tips on selecting and cooking the different parts of the Chesapeake’s legendary crustacean. The crab picking will be followed by three more courses created and prepared by Executive Chef Eddie Ishaq, and showcasing crab in a variety of uses, each paired with a selection from Oskar Blues Brewery Beer to complement the dish.
This event will be held at Wildfire, Tysons Galleria, 3rd floor, McLean, VA on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $65.00 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). For more information or to make a reservation, please call Amanda or Erika at (703) 442-9110.
—Reception—
Maryland Style Blue Crabs
Old Bay seasoning
Oskar Blues Mama’s Little Yella Pils
—First Course—
Crab Stuffed Manicotti
ricotta, backfin crabmeat, four cheese blend
Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale
—Second Course—
Grilled “Oskar Style” Filet Mignon
lump crabmeat asparagus, béarnaise sauce
Oskar Blues Gubna Imperial IPA
—Dessert—
Blueberry Tart
fresh local blueberries, cream cheese filling
Oskar Blues Old Chub Scottish Strong Ale