Tickets for beer dinner at Central Steak
Update: Drawing's closed! The winner's been emailed!
If you'd still like to suggest a local pairing, go for it -- you just won't be entered in the drawing.
Central Steak has a special five-course dinner paired with Sam Adams beers coming up June 28. We have a pair of tickets to the beer dinner, and we're giving them away. Maybe to you.
To enter the drawing, please answer this question:
What are two things in the Capital Region that would pair together well?
Example: Saratoga Springs' downtown paired with Troy's waterfront. Or whatever -- there are a lot of possibilities. Don't think too hard, it should be fun.
We'll draw one comment at random. That person will get the tickets.
The Sam Adams beer dinner at Central Steak starts at 6:30 pm on June 28 (a Thursday). Tickets are $50 -- reservations are available with a credit card by calling 456-1653. We hear the dinner is already more than half sold out.
The menu is after the jump.
Important: All comments must be submitted by noon on Tuesday (June 19, 2012) to be entered in the drawing. You must answer the question to be entered in the drawing. One entry per person, please. You must enter a valid email address (that you check regularly) with your comment (seriously, we want to give you the tickets). The winner will be notified via email by 5 pm on Tuesday and must respond by noon on Wednesday (June 20, 2012).
Central Steak - Samuel Adams Beer Dinner Menu
Nori Beer Battered Cod
Wild mushroom miso broth, lobster and scallop dumpling, Bok Choy, shitake, wasabi scallion aioli
- Paired with Samuel Adams Coastal Wheat
Arugula
Crispy pork belly, apple, spiced pecans, R&G Cheesemakers goat cheese, cornbread croutons Maple bourbon vinaigrette
- Paired with Samuel Adams Summer Ale
Backyard Barbeque Appetizer Platter
Hickory smoked ribs, apple smoked chicken wing honey barbeque, pulled pork and house maple smoked bacon slider, assorted pickles, deviled egg
- Paired with Samuel Adams Tasman Red
Black and Blue
Peppercorn crusted strip steak, "Berkshire Blue Cheese", truffle whipped, potato, roasted fennel and cipolin onion, port wine glaze
- Paired with Samuel Adams Lager
Warm Chocolate Torte
Banana hazelnut semifreddo, spiced chocolate sauce
- Paired with Samuel Adams Cream Stout
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Sam Adams beer dinner at Central Steak
1632 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12205
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Troy's Dinosaur BBQ and Thatcher Park :)
Great food with a great view!
... said Johnny C on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:11 PM | link
I'd say fried pickles from Wollf's Biergarten would pair perfectly with a Kilkenny beer, which they serve at Stout. You could sit in the middle of Broadway between the two places and indulge...
... said Emily on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:11 PM | link
The restaurants in downtown Albany where my old office was with my new office in Corporate Woods - it's a beautiful park but there are no food options!
... said Lori on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:12 PM | link
Downtown Troy + Albany.
Downtown Troy is a rich and inviting place- it's a shame that so much of it is empty. Downtown Albany has a lot to offer but it's pinched between the Plaza and Sheridan Hollow. If only the center of Troy could be fitted in someplace, maybe on Central Ave within an easy walk of the old SUNY campus and Washington Park.
... said Eric Scheirer Stott on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:13 PM | link
Mozzarella Sticks and Raspberry sauce, and Pump Station Kickass Brown
... said Jenna on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:15 PM | link
Schenectady's downtown State St(surrounding Proctors Theater) backed by the Lake George waterfront
... said Cean on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:19 PM | link
UAlbany's campus and an episode of "World's Ugliest Architecture"
... said Chad of Chad'z Beer Reviews on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:19 PM | link
Joe Bruno Stadium and Downtown Troy along the waterfront
... said David on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:20 PM | link
The Rose Garden of Schenectady paired with The Egg in Albany... a beautiful landscape and a fantastic performance venue would be amazing!
... said Lauren W. on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:25 PM | link
The Egg + Thacher Park = Interesting architecture and a great view!
... said Kelly on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:30 PM | link
Thursday nights : Alive at 5 and then the new Thursday night swing dance at Jillian's (lesson included). It can be inexpensive and healthy depending on how much you are drinking...
... said Jen Brown on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:32 PM | link
Albany's Lark Street but against the Hudson. Awesome bar patios over the water would be wonderful.
... said Robin on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:32 PM | link
The AquaDucks and a food tour of the different areas of the capital district (although, the tour service doesn't exist to my knowledge)
... said Cassie on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:33 PM | link
The beer selection of Savannahs + the friendly bartenders of Oh Bar.
... said rana on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:35 PM | link
my gorgeous apartment is missing from the Mansion District or the Ten Eyck Triangle
... said Francesca on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:36 PM | link
SPAC & SUNY
... said Kevin K. on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:40 PM | link
SPAC with Lake George's Million Dollar Beach - listening to great music while lying on the beach and cooling off in Lake George
... said Susan D on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:40 PM | link
My own backyard with Grafton Lake beachfront...and Sam Adams, which I am going to be drinking when I get home.
... said Kizzi on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:42 PM | link
Oooh, the authentic mexican food of La Mexicana Grocery on State St with the patio of El Mariachi on Hamilton!
... said jess (jamesjake) on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:42 PM | link
work at the troy bike rescue , followed by ice cream at snow man!
... said mp on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:43 PM | link
Downtown Albany's lunch trucks with Saratoga's Yaddo.
... said Chris on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:51 PM | link
More good, locally-produced beer, wine and spirits available well, everywhere, but particularly in Schenectady.
... said Jon on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:53 PM | link
The Mediterranean Wrap from Iron Gate Cafe + any of the pisco drinks they make at 677 Prime...perfect summertime delight.
... said Rita on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:54 PM | link
Cheesecake Machismo + Guilderland
... said derryX on Jun 18, 2012 at 12:54 PM | link
A pint of Brown's Brewing Co. IPA with a (toss up between) Greek Burger from Gus's Hot Dog or a cheese pizza from Kay's on Burden Lake!
... said Matthew Perfetti on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:00 PM | link
A bar like Wolff's or the City Beer Hall and Saratoga Springs. It would be nice to have a good beer bar with ample seating and a fun atmosphere.
... said Andrew on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:01 PM | link
Waterford waterfront and Latham.
... said saurabh on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:04 PM | link
Tara Kitchen in Schenectady with a view of the river. Sadly, it's not on the water, but has fantastic food.
... said StanfordSteph on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:06 PM | link
"The Joe" on the HVCC campus and the central warehouse along 787...where it should have been built!
... said Brian on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:06 PM | link
The coffee of Cafe Vero + the diner food of Dewey's.
... said james b on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:10 PM | link
DeFazios four seasons pizza with wings from the Ruck. Both in Troy.
... said Jackie on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:10 PM | link
Schenectady's Proctors Theatre with downtown Troy! Oh, how I wish ours was operating and not just crumbling away...
... said s on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:16 PM | link
The people from Lansingburgh should be relocated to Loudonville, they deserve it!
... said TrojanMorse on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:35 PM | link
Caffe Lena of Saratoga and The Old English Pub of Albany. Delicious beer and great folk art!
... said Scott Redden on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:40 PM | link
Maple Ridge Ski Resort on the mountain that looms behind Troy!
How convenient would that be?!?!
... said JaymoJangles on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:40 PM | link
An Italian mix from Andy's Imports and a Summer Park Playhouse show at Washington park.
... said Melissa D. on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:41 PM | link
A beautiful historic building at risk of decay and demolition, and a revenue generating business willing to invest in it's restoration.
... said Jackers on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:44 PM | link
The Bethlehem Dog Park in Troy. I don't know of any places nearby in Troy where I can take my dog to play with other dogs.
... said Patrick on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:45 PM | link
A Troy pairing that dreams are made of: Throwing tires at Collar City Crossfit, followed immediately by a huge sundae from Snow Man in Lansingburgh!
... said Laura on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:47 PM | link
Keep it simple...Guiness and Vanilla Bean ice cream float!
... said Chris Schloss on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:49 PM | link
Light rail that connects Saratoga to Albany. And then some.
... said Ben on Jun 18, 2012 at 1:53 PM | link
Kurver Kreme and The Crossings. Great ice cream and a place right there to walk all those calories off :)
... said Kristie on Jun 18, 2012 at 2:00 PM | link
The City Beer Hall and my house
or
The State Legislature and the bottom of the Hudson
... said Dan on Jun 18, 2012 at 2:06 PM | link
Broadway Bicycle Co. + Cyclists of the Capital Region.
... said Zac on Jun 18, 2012 at 2:13 PM | link
The Wine Bar on Lark and a parking lot.
... said Chrystal on Jun 18, 2012 at 2:13 PM | link
Q-Ben from Capital Q and Brown's beer.
... said Sara E. on Jun 18, 2012 at 2:14 PM | link
The cask ales from Mahar's at "It Came from Schenectady" movie series. Great beer and awesome movies, I would live there.
... said Chris on Jun 18, 2012 at 2:17 PM | link
What pairs together well? AOA Greg and AOA Mary, of course!
... said James Cronen on Jun 18, 2012 at 3:08 PM | link
Take all the bars down in broadway in Albany (Matt's bars, Stout, etc) and add them to Lark Street, but place it all on the waterfront. Perfect!
... said lola on Jun 18, 2012 at 3:11 PM | link
Browns IPA + grass fed burgers from Farmie Market on my grill.
... said N on Jun 18, 2012 at 3:15 PM | link
The Megabus station and the huge empty lot at Crossgates where the old Macy's used to be
... said Vicky on Jun 18, 2012 at 3:16 PM | link
Me & the chocolate ice cream from Kurver Kreme!
A match made in heaven!
... said mg on Jun 18, 2012 at 3:18 PM | link
Kurvers and Washington Park
Who doesn't want to lay in the grass while eating some softserve?
... said Valerie on Jun 18, 2012 at 3:18 PM | link
A winning day at the track paired with an awesome concert at SPAC.
... said KP on Jun 18, 2012 at 3:21 PM | link
Brunch at Justin's followed immediately by ice cream at Ben and Jerry's.
... said dan on Jun 18, 2012 at 3:26 PM | link
A mousse mouse from Villa Italia on top of a vanilla soft serve cone from Country Drive In in Clifton Park.
... said WendyV on Jun 18, 2012 at 3:31 PM | link
Albany’s water front and The Standard Restaurant and Lounge
... said Mark on Jun 18, 2012 at 3:31 PM | link
Crisan's gelato and a walk in Washington Park
... said AK on Jun 18, 2012 at 3:39 PM | link
a thacher park waterfall, and the patio and food from the wine bar and bistro.
... said kriskaten on Jun 18, 2012 at 3:46 PM | link
The architecture and sense of place of The Stockade and the emptiness of the Harriman Campus.
... said Donald on Jun 18, 2012 at 3:50 PM | link
With all the beautiful outdoor weather we've been having, I have to go with Shake shack and Washington Park - I'd love to enjoy a Shake Shack burger and a milkshake in the shadow of Moses...
... said Patrick on Jun 18, 2012 at 4:14 PM | link
My birthday and Wolff's.
... said fuddley on Jun 18, 2012 at 4:14 PM | link
I would say that the deck at Lanie's should be coupled with the Albany Riverfront Park. There aren't enough restaurants with decks that have nice views.
... said Debi on Jun 18, 2012 at 4:32 PM | link
The Latham Circle Mall with..... anything. Please! Anything!
... said RMH on Jun 18, 2012 at 4:44 PM | link
A DIY combo I've done more than once: subs from Andy's at the Saratoga racetrack.
... said CP on Jun 18, 2012 at 4:52 PM | link
the quality of the New World Bistro and the proximity to my home of all the crappy restaurants in Bethlehem
... said Molly on Jun 18, 2012 at 5:14 PM | link
The food of DeFazio's in Troy with the atmosphere of The Wine Bar on Lark.
... said J on Jun 18, 2012 at 6:10 PM | link
Starbucks and my daughters delicious cupcakes
... said jeff on Jun 18, 2012 at 6:21 PM | link
Valley Cats Baseball and Price Chopper Fireworks!!!
... said Rich R on Jun 18, 2012 at 8:04 PM | link
drinks on the barge and a walk on the bike trail
... said llcwine on Jun 18, 2012 at 9:01 PM | link
Me and the tickets.
... said Jeremy on Jun 18, 2012 at 9:43 PM | link
Washington park + the food trucks down by the capitol. On the weekend.
... said LinZ on Jun 18, 2012 at 9:50 PM | link
Indulging in Coccadott's cupcakes after a long hike around the beautiful and challenging Plotterkill Reserve!
... said Natasha on Jun 18, 2012 at 9:55 PM | link
troy's waterfront and more locally owned restaurants
... said Kelly on Jun 19, 2012 at 8:24 AM | link
Saratoga City Tavern's rooftop bar and downtown Albany's riverfront. Spectacular views of downtown's beautiful buildings and the Hudson...what could be better?
... said Maggie on Jun 19, 2012 at 8:49 AM | link
Kevin Bacon performs at the Egg
(Alive @ 5 in July is a few blocks away from great PR)
... said Michelle R on Jun 19, 2012 at 9:01 AM | link
A take-out Indian restaurant + Guilderland. Nearly a dozen "Chinese" eateries along a four-mile stretch of Western Avenue and yet nary a place with fresh nan to be found.
... said Bob W. on Jun 19, 2012 at 9:36 AM | link
Villa Italia and Albany's waterfront
... said Stella on Jun 19, 2012 at 9:47 AM | link
coffee from Professor Java's and a dessert crepe from Garden Bistro 24
... said Ray on Jun 19, 2012 at 9:48 AM | link
Cafe Madison brunch paired with warm weather and the view of the overlook at Thatcher Park.
... said Paul on Jun 19, 2012 at 10:19 AM | link
Cafe Italia on the downtown waterfront
... said Jessie Gunner on Jun 19, 2012 at 10:35 AM | link
Olde Saratoga's brewing capacity with Chatham Brewing's output.
Or, Ommegang brews with Mexican chicken chili.
... said Alex on Jun 19, 2012 at 10:42 AM | link
Wolff's Beirgarten on Troy's waterfront. Great beer shouldbe paired with a great view.
... said Tiffany on Jun 19, 2012 at 10:46 AM | link
Yogurt smoothie from argyle farm and a nice pastry. My breakfast of choice at the farmers market!
... said alex on Jun 19, 2012 at 10:51 AM | link
The Spectrum's popcorn and a double feature at the drive-in.
... said Silvia Meder Lilly on Jun 19, 2012 at 11:06 AM | link
One of the Plotterskill waterfalls along side a SPAC lawn show. Take that Red Rocks.
... said dennis on Jun 19, 2012 at 11:08 AM | link
I think Jerry Jennings and Alice Green would make a cute couple.
... said Jesse on Jun 19, 2012 at 11:24 AM | link
Saratoga Race Course and Lake George.
Racing by the lake!!!
... said D on Jun 19, 2012 at 11:24 AM | link
Jerry Jennings and a tanning bed.
Wait, that already seems to have happened. Does this still count?
... said Frank on Jun 19, 2012 at 11:24 AM | link
The track at Saratoga and tailgating.
... said C on Jun 19, 2012 at 11:32 AM | link