Red Star in Portland adds Beer Pairings to New Bar Menu!
Red Star Adds Beer Pairings to New Bar Menu
Chef Tom Dunklin's Eclectic Menu Shines Beside Local Craft Beer
Portland, Oregon (July 23, 2007) - Since arriving at Red Star in January, Executive Chef Thomas Dunklin has been making a distinctive mark on Portland's vibrant culinary scene with his unique take on New American cuisine. His penchant for playful innovation is similar to the distinctive twists that Oregon craft brewers have put on one of the country's most beloved beverages. Now the two are showcased side-by-side in Red Star's innovative summer bar menu that features bar bites with beer pairing suggestions from Red Star's new Beer Sommelier, Sara Parker-Sheppard.
Launched in July during Oregon Craft Beer Month, the menu runs through September with eclectic bar offerings like Fried Alligator or Grilled Oregonzola Stuffed Figs, for only $4. Whimsical plates like Mini Pulled Pork Sliders with Grilled Watermelon and White Cheddar - perfect with a Deschutes Mirror Pond Ale - demonstrate that even the most basic summer staples can be prepared in unexpectedly delicious ways. Dishes like Salt Cod and Dungeness Crab "Fish & Chips," breaded in Potato Chips, sprinkled with dehydrated Malt Vinegar and served with Sweet Pickle Aioli, highlight Dunklin's knack for pushing the boundaries in an approachable way. Pair the Fish & Chips with a Bridgeport India Pale Ale and the result is an impressive taste of Portland cuisine.
"Chefs in Portland have a rich palette to work with," said Dunklin. "But ultimately, it's the diners who stand behind our commitment to artisanal products and support the chefs, the brewers, the winemakers and the distillers who are carving out new culinary paths."
Red Star's new beer pairing menu is available in the bar area during business hours, and all plates are only $4 during Happy Hour (4:00pm - 6:00pm and 10:00pm - midnight during the week and 3:00pm - 11:00pm on Sundays). Other specials include $3 pints on Sundays, $5 martinis on Mondays and $5 glasses of red or white wine on Tuesdays.
Red Star is located at 503 SW Alder Street in Portland, OR. To contact the restaurant, please call (503) 222-0005 or visit www.redstartavern.com.
Chef Tom Dunklin's Eclectic Menu Shines Beside Local Craft Beer
Portland, Oregon (July 23, 2007) - Since arriving at Red Star in January, Executive Chef Thomas Dunklin has been making a distinctive mark on Portland's vibrant culinary scene with his unique take on New American cuisine. His penchant for playful innovation is similar to the distinctive twists that Oregon craft brewers have put on one of the country's most beloved beverages. Now the two are showcased side-by-side in Red Star's innovative summer bar menu that features bar bites with beer pairing suggestions from Red Star's new Beer Sommelier, Sara Parker-Sheppard.
Launched in July during Oregon Craft Beer Month, the menu runs through September with eclectic bar offerings like Fried Alligator or Grilled Oregonzola Stuffed Figs, for only $4. Whimsical plates like Mini Pulled Pork Sliders with Grilled Watermelon and White Cheddar - perfect with a Deschutes Mirror Pond Ale - demonstrate that even the most basic summer staples can be prepared in unexpectedly delicious ways. Dishes like Salt Cod and Dungeness Crab "Fish & Chips," breaded in Potato Chips, sprinkled with dehydrated Malt Vinegar and served with Sweet Pickle Aioli, highlight Dunklin's knack for pushing the boundaries in an approachable way. Pair the Fish & Chips with a Bridgeport India Pale Ale and the result is an impressive taste of Portland cuisine.
"Chefs in Portland have a rich palette to work with," said Dunklin. "But ultimately, it's the diners who stand behind our commitment to artisanal products and support the chefs, the brewers, the winemakers and the distillers who are carving out new culinary paths."
Red Star's new beer pairing menu is available in the bar area during business hours, and all plates are only $4 during Happy Hour (4:00pm - 6:00pm and 10:00pm - midnight during the week and 3:00pm - 11:00pm on Sundays). Other specials include $3 pints on Sundays, $5 martinis on Mondays and $5 glasses of red or white wine on Tuesdays.
Red Star is located at 503 SW Alder Street in Portland, OR. To contact the restaurant, please call (503) 222-0005 or visit www.redstartavern.com.
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