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Friday, January 15, 2010

The Monk's Table - Robbie Burns Dinners

From Saturday, Jan. 23rd through Monday, January 25th, The Monk’s Table: A Gourmand House will be holding a number of three-course Robbie Burns dinners which will all be hosted by the Toronto Star's beer writer, Josh Rubin.

There will be a different menu each night (see below) and tickets will set you back $40 (thought beverages are not included in that price). Reservations can be made by calling 416-920-9074.

Here are the menu's as I received them from Adam Grant, the owner of The Monk's Table.

Saturday 23rd
Cock a Leekie Soup with
Haggis Millefeville Parsnip
Black Pudding Mouse
-Or-
Fisherman’s Pie, Scalloped Cheddar Potato with
Cranachan Strawberries and Ginger Bread

Sun 24th
Cauliflower and Cheese Soup with
Haggis & Salmon Duo
Leek & Ginger Bullion Horse Radish Potato
-Or-
Dundee Lamb Chops Colcannon with
Peach Oatmeal Crumble & Caledonian Cream

Monday 25th
Oxtail & Onion Soup with
Haggis & Kedgeree Duo Neeps & Tatties
-Or-
Venison Strip Loin Dalwhinnie Scotch Sauce with
Raspberry & Drambuie Cheese Cake


No word on which beers Rubin will use for the pairings as of yet.

$40.00 Beverage Pairings Not included
Please reserve in advance for the special menu
1276 Yonge St, Toronto, ON
416-920-9074

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