Beer connoisseurs and enthusiasts in South Florida are in for a treat when Evan Benn, The Miami Herald food editor and Esquire magazine beer columnist partners with Chef Allen Susser at The Café at Books & Books at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts for a night of great craft beers paired with gourmet bites. The festivities get underway at 7PM at the communal table located in the beautiful courtyard café. Benn will educate attendees while pouring four stellar brews paired with delicious dishes by Susser. The menu will feature flavors that will perfectly balance the brews being presented. The evening is priced at $45 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Seating is limited and reservations are required at (786) 405-1745 or [email protected].

 

Fried Pickles Chips

Chef Allen’s Key Lime Chipotle Urban Pickles with fresh Dill Tzatziki

KeyBilly Island Ale

 

Wild Shrimp & Avocado Tartine

Saffron Aioli on Zaks Toasted Rye

Uinta-BaBa Black Lager

 

Lobster Pot Pie

West Indian Pumpkin, Shallots, Coconut Milk and House Scotch Bonnet Sauce

Lagunitas Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale

 

Caramelized Bacon Brownie

Candied Pecans and an extra side of Miami Smokers Bacon.

Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale 

 

The Café at Books & Books at The Adrienne Arsht Center is located at 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, in the Carnival Tower. Telephone: (786) 405-1475 www.thecafeatbooksandbooks.com