Bear in Boots Hosts Beer vs. Wine Dinner Showcasing Berkshire Brewing Company & Spanish Imports from Classic Wines, Inc.

Executive Chef/Co-Owner Gates Rickard and his wife/Co-Owner Kate Rickard of Falmouth-based Bear in Boots Gastropub celebrate their love for craft beer in their monthly Beer vs. Wine Dinner series. This month features contenders from Berkshire Brewing Company and Classic Wines, Inc. on Wednesday, December 16 at 7 PM.

Lower Cape Cod’s well attended competition between craft beer and fine wines continues at Bear in Boots’ monthly Beer vs. Wine Dinner this December. Each month the local gastropub offers a four-course dinner crafted with ingredients that are both locally-sourced and made in their scratch kitchen. In addition, the Rickards invite a rotating line up of beer and wine experts to compete for the best pairing for each course.

Located locally in Deerfield, MA, Berkshire Brewing Company just celebrated 20 years of crafting fine ales and lagers with a dedication to brewing beer without chemical additives and preservatives. They offer a variety of skillfully brewed beers including Steel Rail Extra Pale Ale, Coffee House Porter Dark Ale and Shabadoo Black & Tan Ale, a mix of Porter and Ale. Berkshire Brewing Company’s competition is Classic Wines, Inc., a premier importer from Stamford, Connecticut with an exquisite portfolio of the finest Spanish wines in the US.

The four course menu is as follows:

1st Course

Braised Rabbit Ragu

Sweet Potato & Tarragon Gnocchi’s &

Roasted Wild Mushrooms

2nd Course

Seared Venison Salad

Organic Baby Arugula, Roasted Brussels Sprout Shavings

Black Garlic Caramelized Onions, & Cranberry Vinaigrette

3rd Course

Duo of Quail

Local Farm Raised Free Range Quail

Chestnut Glazed Quail Breast & Confit Quail Leg

With White Bean Stew & Roasted Corn Butter

4th Course

Spiced Pear Cake

With Ricotta Cream

Reservations are required, please call (508) 444 – 8512 at your earliest convenience to reserve your spot as tickets often sell out quickly.

About Bear in Boots
Since opening its doors in spring of 2014, Bear in Boots has provided Cape Cod locals and tourists with an innovative take on traditional comfort food from an all-scratch kitchen in the heart of Falmouth, Mass. Owners and husband and wife duo Kate and Gates Rickard share their love of food and adventure with guests through menu items derived from a wide-range of travels across Europe and the United States, and a robust passion for customer service. Bear in Boots features an intimate Chef’s Table for two in the dining room and a cozy 13-seat bar where guests can choose from signature cocktails, fine wines and a robust beer list. The inviting space has a range of unique design elements such as a balcony in the dining room that hosts live entertainment every Friday and Saturday night, walls filled with photos of family members and friends, dining tables made out of 100 year old sink wood from Boston Harbor and a vintage looking Elektra Cappuccino machine. The kitchen at Bear in Boots is full of state-of-the-art machinery used to produce their all scratch-made menu items like fresh pastas, hand-butchered meats, and more. Bear in Boots offers a dinner menu from Tuesday – Saturday seven days a week. Bear in Boots is located at 285 Main Street in Falmouth, MA. For more information, please call 508.444.8511 or log onto www.bearinboots.com.

Bear In Boots

285 Main Street

Falmouth, MA 02540

508.444.8511

www.bearinboots.com