Guinness Beer Dinners
This past week, I had the pleasure of hosting two fabulous beer dinners. The first was at the Irish Harp in Niagara-on-the-Lake and the second was at the Celtic Corner in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
The Irish Harp
My first thoughts on this dinner was to say thank you to the staff - they were very professional and efficient. Every one of the beers that was served was done perfectly - badge forward. The owner of the Irish Harp, Kevin also told us that everything in the pub was directly shipped in from Ireland. The pub itself was warm and inviting and should be a must-see for anyone heading down there.
The meal was outstanding. We started with Smithwicks as a welcome beer and then:
- Harp with a fabulous Cheddar and Lager soup
- Red Stripe with a soft, creamy and perfectly spiced Chicken Curry
- Guinness with an outstanding beef wellington wrapped in a perfect puff pastry
- Kilkenny with a lamb Osso Bucco
- Dragon Stout with a chocolate layer cake with fresh cream
The Celtic Corner
Once again, I have to give kudos to the owners and staff at this wonderful pub. Some of the dishes we served were created just for us and it looks like they are going to become part of the regular menu. This homey pub just across the bridge from Halifax is inviting and warm and the smiles on the faces of the servers are abundant.
This time, we opened with a Harp as the welcome beer and then shifted into
- Red Stripe with a tandoori chicken with a mango yogurt side
- Smithwicks with a Dubliner Cheddar and Ale soup (which just may be one of the best soups I’ve ever had)
- Kilkenny with Beef Wellington and root vegetables and mashed potatoes
- Guinness with a decadent Chocolate cake and fresh cream
It was quite the week and I have to admit that on the flight home, I often wondered if I ever needed to eat again.
Cheers
