Firestone Walker Beer Dinner @ The Grill

Firestone Walker brewmaster Matt Brynildson addresses diners

This past Saturday The Grill at Torrey Pines welcomed Paso Robles-based Firestone Walker Brewery for a porktastic 5-star beer dinner, guided by Brewmaster Matt Brynildson. The Grill Chef Kyle Bergman pulled out all the stops to create a one-of-a-kind experience for diners, pairing an all-local, pork-themed menu with five FW beers: Cask-conditioned Union Jack IPA, Double Barrel Ale, Double Jack IIPA, Red Nectar Ale, and Abacus Barrel-Aged Barleywine.

Here are a few photos from the dinner, with 30 more over on our Facebook (you don’t need an account to view them).

Terrine of Pork with Local Vegetables – Paired with Cask-Conditioned Union Jack IPA

Terrine of Pork with Local Young Vegetables

Local Salad Chicharones with Roast Shallot Vinaigrette and Delicata Squash – Paired with Double Barrel Ale

Couldn't get enough of those chicharones

Farro Risotto with Local Maitake Mushrooms and Shaved Speck – Paired with Double Jack IIPA

The main "belly-filling" portion of the meal, according to Chef Kyle Bergman. Job well done.

Roasted Vande Rose Pork Loin with braised local cabbage – Paired with Red Nectar Ale

The sweetness of the cabbage complemented the Red Nectar very well

Candied Bacon (!) Ice Cream – Paired with Barrel-Aged Barleywine