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THREE THINGS YOU SHOULD ABOUT ARCTIC CHAR       1- It is the northern  most freshwater fish you will ever put a fork to! 2 - It is closely related to both  salmon  and  lake trout , and has many characteristics of both. 3 - Goes great with an elegant Pinot Noir, a full bodied Sauvignon Blanc or a tasty IPA. and our "Bonus Fact" of the moment is it is also Delicious  and served at Tuskie's right now!    Have you ever been to one of our Beer or Wine Dinners? Every year we have over a dozen of these events, each with a special menu highlighting the beer or wine selected. We’re very proud of the efforts we put into them and we’ve been told by Beer and Wine Makers, Sales Reps and by our very own customers, that we do the ABSOLUTE BEST beer and wine dinners in the area. Each course is carefully matched to the wines or beers featured. Hard to find ingredients, Hard to find wines, unusual beers. All of them can be had at these ...

Founder’s All Day IPA  -The beer you've been waiting for. Keeps your taste satisfied while keeping your senses sharp.   An all-day IPA naturally brewed with a complex array of malts, grains and hops. Balanced for optimal aromatic and a clean finish. The perfect reward for an honest day’s work and the ultimate companion to celebrate life’s simple pleasures.   4.7 % ABV – Great with our Pat La Frieda Burger!   Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye IPA  is brewed with this rustic grain for refined flavors – combining the peppery spice of rye and the bright citrusy flavors of whole-cone hops to create a complex ale for the tumultuous transition to Spring.  6.6 %ABV –  Imagine this beer with a late night sampling of our two-dollar spicy Texas Sausage “Lollipops” from our Tapas menu!    Founder’s Porter   – Deep Rich Robust Porter that has wonderful chocolate and coffee overtones.    Rated 100 po...

While looking for wines for our upcoming Italian wine dinner, I came across a couple of terrific finds.  The Caggiano Fiano d'Avellina Bechar 2011 from Campania is absolutely delicous.  It has floral and mineral notes both in the bouquet and on the palate.   Although it is rich and complex, with peach and apricot flavors, it is well-balanced, with a clean, crisp finish. This wine would be great with grilled fish, or a rich lobster dish. The Terre Nere Etna Rosso 2011 from Sicily is a very elegant wine.  Although it is a light-bodied red, it is very complex, with flavors of cherries, herbs and licorice.  Silky and smooth, I would love this with roasted duck or pork.