Vignola, in the Old Port, is hosting an Allagash Brewing Beer Dinner next Wednesday, February 6. Seatings are at 5:30 PM and 8:00 PM. The cost is $37.50 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and reservations are required. Call (207) 772-1330 if you want to sample the following menu and talk about Belgian beers with Allagash’s Rob Tod.
- Maine potato frites with smoked paprika sauce, Iberico pork and tomato crostini
- Maine mussels and shrimp with crispy polenta and pepperonata
- Fried rabbit legs with cherry balsamic sauce and endive potato salad
- Roasted asparagus pansotti, basil and gorgonzola fonduta
- Dolce
Unfortunately, February 6 is Ash Wednesday, so I will again be unable to make it to one of these dinners. A poor scheduling choice on Vignola’s part if you ask me, but with Valentine’s Day the next Thursday, and Spring Break for most area schools the week after that, I guess they didn’t have too many February Wednesdays to work with.