After thoroughly enjoying the last beer dinner we attended at The Porter, we were quick to make reservations for the Sierra Nevada event. This time, all of the beers came from one brewery. They were showcasing some of the special brews they made for their 30th Anniversary.
(The menu)
(First beer of the night, with swag in background)
Overall, our impressions of this beer dinner were more balanced. The portions were more reasonable, as was the amount of beer. If the theme of the last dinner was excess, this one reflected sensibility. That being said, the last dinner included more stunning highlights. This one was solid, but nothing really stood out.
(Amuse)
(Boudin Noir)
(Duck Confit)
(Dessert)
My favorite dish was probably the boudin. The potatoes that came with it were simply heaven. I found the duck confit a bit disappointing, and I could have done without that mound of cabbage. The dessert was lovely, but the only novelty with it was the cereal milk ice cream (which I’m assuming is a nod to Momofuku).
Still, I highly recommend these dinners. At $45/person, it’s one of the best values in town.
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