Wildfire Holds Special Crab and Oskar Blues Brewery Dinner with John Shields

CELEBRATE SUMMER AT WILDFIRE WITH A CHESAPEAKE
BAY CRAB & OSKAR BLUES BREWERY BEER DINNER FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER

JOHN SHIELDS

McLean,
VA, July 2014…
Join us at Wildfire, Tysons Galleria, 3rd floor, McLean, VA, for an
evening with John Shields, author of Chesapeake Bay Cooking, host
of the PBS series Coastal Cooking, and owner of the renowned Gertrude’s
in Baltimore, as he shares his passion for the Chesapeake region and its
outstanding cuisine.

A
highlight of the evening will include the opportunity to work alongside John as
he leads guests through the technique of opening their own steamed Maryland
Blue Crab.  Shields will also offer tips on
selecting and cooking the different parts of the Chesapeake’s legendary
crustacean. The crab picking will be followed by three more courses created and
prepared by Executive Chef Eddie Ishaq, and showcasing crab in a variety of
uses, each paired with a selection from Oskar Blues Brewery Beer to complement
the dish.

This
event will be held at Wildfire, Tysons Galleria, 3rd floor, McLean, VA on
Wednesday, July 30, 2014. The reception begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner
at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $65.00 per person, plus tax (gratuity not included). 
For more information or to make a reservation, please call Amanda or Erika at
(703) 442-9110.

--Reception—

Maryland Style Blue
Crabs

Old Bay seasoning

Oskar Blues Mama’s Little Yella Pils

--First Course—

Crab Stuffed
Manicotti

ricotta, backfin
crabmeat, four cheese blend

Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale

--Second Course—

Grilled “Oskar Style”
Filet Mignon

lump crabmeat
asparagus, béarnaise sauce

        Oskar
Blues Gubna Imperial IPA

--Dessert—

Blueberry Tart

fresh local
blueberries, cream cheese filling

Oskar Blues Old Chub Scottish Strong Ale