The acclaimed Flagstaff House Restaurant invites you to enjoy a unique five course meal that includes two beer pairings, a “complement” and a “contrast” pairing, per course. The “contrast” pairings will be revealed during the dinner. These pairings have been specially selected by Adam Avery, President of Avery Brewing Co.

WHEN: September 14, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.

COST: $78 per person, plus tax and gratuity

RSVP: Seating is limited. Reservations are required.

The Flagstaff House’s Executive Chef and Partner Mark Monette will prepare the following special menu to pair with Avery beers.

First Course – Alaskan Halibut
Arugula, Roasted Garlic, Nicoise Olives, Roasted Bell Peppers,
White Truffle Balsamic Vinaigrette

* Paired With: Testa Pils

Second Course – Florida Soft Shell Crab, Potato Crusted
Yukon Gold Potato, Sweet Corn, Saffron Mussel Chowder

* Paired With: Maharaja

Third Course – Quail, Pancetta Wrapped and Grilled, King Trumpet Mushrooms
White Truffle Infused Heirloom Polenta, Ellie’s Brown Garlic Sauce

* Paired With: Sui

Fourth Course – Kurobuta Pork Cheeks, Out of Bounds Stout Braised
Potato Puree, Braised Greens, Hakuri Turnips

* Paired With: Salvation and Brabant

Fifth Course – Seasonal Fruit Tart

* Paired With: Mephaddict

About Chef Monette:

Chef Mark Monette has been responsible for the culinary delights at Flagstaff House since 1985. His unique style of cooking incorporates French cuisine with Asian accents, brought together by his training in several Michelin Three Star restaurants in France and restaurants in New York City and the Orient. At the Flagstaff House, Chef Mark Monette has had the pleasure of preparing a special menu for the Emperor and Empress of Japan, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, as well as the Prime Minister of Japan, Ryutaro Hashimoto, and his foreign ministers. The restaurant has also hosted many dinners for notable culinary dignitaries including Paul Bocuse, Angela Gaja, and Robert Mondavi.

About the Flagstaff House Restaurant:

Celebrating 38 years, the Flagstaff House Restaurant has been providing award-winning mountainside dining with inspiring views of Boulder and the Front Range. Owned by the Monette Family since 1971, the Flagstaff House has one of the largest wine collections in Colorado, with more than 20,000 bottles and 3,000 selections.

Starting Starting in 1983, the Flagstaff House has won the prestigious Grand Award each year from Wine Spectator magazine, signifying the Flagstaff House as one of the top restaurants in the world. Other prestigious awards include the Mobil Four Star Award, the AAA Four Diamond Award and the DiRoNA Award. In 2004, the Flagstaff House became the first Colorado restaurant to be inducted into Nation’s Restaurant News’ Fine Dining Hall of Fame. Bon Appetit magazine named the Flagstaff House among its “Top 10 Favorite Outdoor Dining Spots” nationwide. The Flagstaff House was also featured on a Food Network series called “Road Tasted,” that is hosted by Jamie and Bobby Deen, sons of celebrity chef Paula Deen. For more information, visit www.flagstaffhouse.com