Left Bank Brasserie Menlo Park to Host Gordon Biersch Brewing Company Beer Lunch May 21, 2011

Left Bank Brasserie Menlo Park will host a Gordon Biersch Brewing Company Beer Lunch on Saturday, May 21 beginning at 1:00 p.m. The $45.00 four-course lunch, with 8 oz. pairings, will be prepared by Chef Brendy Monsada. The price includes tax, gratuity and unlimited non-alcoholic drinks.

Gordon Biersch Brewing Company co-founder Dan Gordon will be present at the lunch to answer questions and to make a presentation about how beer is produced and the differentiating points of different styles.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling (650) 473-6543.

Left Bank Brasserie
635 Santa Cruz Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 473-6543
www.leftbank.com

Gordon Biersch Brewing Company Beer Lunch Menu for May 21:

Course 1 ~ Fish and Chips
Slow smoked sustainable haddock with blonde bock beer batter, hand cut chips with tarragon remoulade
Beer Pairing: GB Blonde Bock

Course 2 ~ Pork Belly
Confit pork belly, with a robust pork demi and pepper cress emulsion
Beer Pairing: GB Maibock

Course 3 ~ Citrus Marinated Chicken Medallions
Medallions are pan seared, topped with fried julienned plantains, citrus espuma finished with cilantro and lime pearls
Beer Pairing: GB Pilsner

Dessert ~ Fondant Au Chocolat, with a twist!
Chocolate cake, salted caramel ice cream
Beer Pairing: Hefeweizen