A Little Bit About a Lot of Things

I was lucky enough to be invited to Harvest for the Harvest x Food & Beer dinner in June. The event featured guest chef Daniel Burns and brewer Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø, co-founders of the Michelin-starred restaurant Luksus and Tørst in Brooklyn. They were at Harvest to celebrate the release of their first cookbook, Food & Beer. These guest chef dinners, used to showcase their new cookbooks, are ongoing, so follow Harvest on social media to learn more about future events.

Guests enjoyed a unique beer pairing menu curated exclusively by both Jeppe, featuring selections from his own brewery, Evil Twin Brewing, as well as local beers chosen by Himmel Hospitality Group’s Beverage Manager Jason Percival.

First course was a snack of radish, sorrel and pain de mie that was paired with Evil Twin NOMADer Weisse. Not something that I would have necessarily ordered on my own, but a delicious way to start of the meal, I loved the crisp bite of the radishes.

Second course was a licorice cured trout with pickled beet root, rye crumble and dandelion that was paired with Blackberry Farm Abbey Blonde. Again, out of my usual wheelhouse, but I devoured this dish – there was a really nice combination of flavors and textures going on here.

Beef tartare was up next with pickled green almonds, arugula flowers, broccoli rabe flowers, garlic scares and pickled ramps. It was paired with Enlightenment Ales Titania Nordic Saison.

The black sea bass was served with shiso and fennel and was paired with Evil Twin Citra Sunshine Slacker.

For dessert, rhubarb with pine, bay leaf, and reship vinegar that was paired with Evil Twin Wet Dream Brown Ale.

Thanks to Executive Chef Tyler Kennett of Harvest for opening up his kitchen and to (former) Executive Pastry Chef Brian Mercury. Mercury can be found at the new restaurant Oak and Rowan later this summer in Fort Point.

Disclaimer: I was invited as a guest to the dinner at Harvest. My meal was provided complimentary. All opinions are my own.

Harvest

44 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA

http://harvestcambridge.com

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