This November Executive Chef Tim Kolanko of Blue Bridge Hospitality is launching a new dinner series at Leroy’s Kitchen + Lounge dubbed “COOKING WITH FRIENDS”. The debut event with Executive Chef Christian Graves of Jsix & The Lost Abbey’s famed Co-Founder/Brewmaster Tomme Arthur is slated to coincide with San Diego Beer Week on Tuesday, November 11th and promises to be the first of many exciting collaborations between Chef Kolanko and friendsmany of which just so happen to be some of San Diego’s most noted gourmands (Amy Dibiase, Jason McLeod and more). Each dinner the chefs will showcase a collaborative menu, designed to highlight their favorite beverage pairings from the realm of wine, beer or cocktails.
BITES
seafood sausage | gougère | pretzel
paired with road to helles lager
RED DEVIL SHRIMP
fuyu persimmon | green papaya | mint | cilantro | calabrian chili
paired with inferno golden ale
RUBY TROUT
yeasted rye crepe | crème fraiche | apple
paired with avante garde farmhouse ale
WOOD FIRE OVEN GOAT TWO WAYS
grape leaf | roasted grapes | fig demi
paired with judgement day abbey quad
CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BAR
paired with board meeting coffee and cocoa nib brown ale