The Art of Pairing: Beer VS Wine Dinner

With the craft beer scene taking the country by storm in the last decade, the art of pairing has reached a whole new level, with barriers being broken, and beer taking a seat at the table right next to wine. Pairing food with any beverage is a welcomed practice to our epicurean endeavors, and just like wine pairing, beer pairing is an art that stems from knowing your flavors, and how to complement and work together to accentuate both the beverage and the bite. But, which pairing – beer or wine – is preferred? Join us in the Epicurean Theatre to settle the debate during a guided 5-course exploration of wine, beer, and food pairings!
Designed by ATL-based wine educator and tasting event consultant – Kelly of A Cork in the Road, LLC – this unique beverage showdown will deepen your understanding of how flavors, smells, and styles of beer and wine pairing combinations interact with a variety of food dishes. Guests will enjoy side-by-side pairings from cohosts Kelly of a Cork in the Road (wine) & Three Taverns Brewery (beer) throughout five rounds of strategic food pairings. Kelly’s unique data collection format is designed to help guests define their personal food pairing preferences in a fun, approachable way. Will beer or wine come out on top? You won’t want to miss this beverage battle!
Tickets are $80 per person – each ticket includes 5 wine pairings by Kelly Cornett, 5 Three Tavern beer pairings, and a 5-course dinner featuring flavors of Reverence.

MENU
1st COURSE
Sea Scallop Tartar
Yuzu-Dashi, Avocado, Serrano Chili, Soy, Caviar

2nd COURSE
Clams on Clouds
Puff Pastry, Bacon, Piquillo Pepper & Idiazabal Mousse, Oregano Beurre Blanc

3rd COURSE
Fried Farm Egg
Pommes Robuchon, Glazed Maitake Mushrooms, Parmesan-Reggiano, Everything Crisp

4th COURSE
Crispy Baby back Ribs
Ginger & Bourbon, Peanuts, Shiso, Pickled Red Cabbage

5th COURSE
24hr Short Rib Pinwheel
Radicchio Ferment, Bleu Cheese Mousse, Pommes Gaufrette

ABOUT THE TALENT
Kelly Cornett, A Cork in the Road – Kelly Cornett of A Cork in the Road is a wine events and media consultant based in Atlanta with 10+ years of experience working in a wide range of roles in the wine industry from production to education. She used to manage a winery in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, but now she serves as Atlanta’s local wine concierge by designing pairings for wine dinners, teaching classes, and hosting tasting experiences – both in-person and virtually. She also hosts the “A Cork in the Road” Podcast that highlights people who are shaping the Southeast wine industry. You can follow her for adventures and insights on Instagram and Twitter at @acorkintheroad. 
Three Taverns Brewery – “At Three Taverns, we believe, as we gather at the table and share our lives together over good food and drink, we are formed at our best as humans. And beer is often a participant in these moments—from thousands of years before Roman times to the present day. Our conviction is that the beer served at the table should be worthy of the moment, not just compatible with the culture of the table, but something that elevates it… because our human experience deserves it.”

PARKING
Complimentary valet validation is provided.

PRICE
Ticket Price: $80

FINE PRINT
No menu substitutions. 
Gratuity is already included in ticket price. Tax will apply during checkout.
Cancellations made up to 48 hours before the event will be refunded 100%. Under 48 hours there will be no refunds. 
Guests must be 21+ to attend.
Third party ticketing sites are not affiliated with Epicurean Atlanta. Tickets cannot be marked up or resold. Only tickets purchased on-property at the hotel front desk or online at www.epicureanhotelatlanta.com are valid for entry.