In December of 2008, Beer Advocate Magazine named Stone Brewing Co., “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” and five of their beers received, “All-time Top Beers on Planet Earth” honors. Well, now is your chance to taste what all the fuss is about and try some of these stellar brews!

Chef Ericka Burke and Heather Earnhardt will create a five-course dinner to be paired with the award-winning beers of Stone Brewing Co.  Northwest regional representative, Jeff Porter, will be on hand to discuss beer and have some fun.

Menu for the evening is as follows:

Seared Sea Scallop with citrus coriander salad

Stone Cali-Belgique IPA

Estrella Family Creamery Cheese Plate with seasonal goodies

Stone Ruination IPA

House Made Head Cheese featuring Tails & Trotters swine

Stone 13th Anniversary Ale

Braised Oxtail with Heirloom potato puree and huckleberry sauce

Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale

Salted Caramel Tart with single origin Madagascar dark chocolate

Stone Imperial Russian Stout

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December 12 – Holiday Champagne Dinner

Founded in 1996 by beer enthusiasts, Greg Koch and Steve Wagner, Stone Brewing Co. has garnered a reputation for producing big, in your-face beers. Located in Escondido, California, Stone is considered an industry leader of the craft beer movement and continues to receive local and national attention from consumers and the media. 

Located among the elegant homes of Seattle’s North Capitol Hill, Volunteer Park Cafe (VPC) is the quintessential neighborhood-meeting place.  With mismatched vintage chairs, throw pillows tossed along banquets, and a communal table running the length of the inviting sunlit room - it’s the perfect place to spend time. The food is delicious home-style goodness, house made pastries, savory and sweet, and a selection of fresh salads, soups, and sandwiches provide daytime provisions ordered from friendly faces behind the counter. As the light dims and the candles are lit, table service begins and guests cozy in for rustic pizzas and ever-changing seasonal offerings like Braised Short Ribs, the ever-popular Pot of Gold (roasted baby pumpkin filled with fontina polenta, roasted mushrooms & a creamy rosemary sauce), or the heavenly Daily Pot Pie. VPC offers a generous selection of boutique wines by the glass and bottles of wine can be enjoyed at the cafe or taken to go. VPC is open Tuesday – Friday from 7am – 4:30pm, weekends from 8am – 4:30pm, and dinner is served Tuesday – Saturday from 5:30pm – 10pm.