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World’s Most Expensive Father’s Day Gift

Posted on June 5, 2008 by foodgal Leave a comment

If your Dad is a scotch connoisseur, then this may be the ultimate gift for Father’s Day:

A 5-day trip to Scotland complete with first-class air and helicopter transport; luxurious accomodations, including a stay at a private mansion; meals prepared by one of Scotland’s most acclaimed chefs; a round of golf at the famous St. Andrews Links; a bespoke kilt and family crest consultation; his own private butler during his stay; dinner at Inverrary Castle, home of the Duke of Argyle; a private blending session with Chivas Regal’s master blender; and five days of specialized whiskey tastings.

When Dad and his guest return home, they will receive their custom kilts; and two bottles of Chivas Regal 25-year-old scotch whiskey, one of which will arrive in a special case designed by Viscount David Linley, son of Princess Margaret.

That luxe Father’s Day gift is a mere $117,650.

The trip can be redeemed either Aug. 3-8 or Aug. 31- Sept. 5. Just contact Travelcorp International at (225) 231-4735 until June 16. For more information, call (888) 332-2907.

Enjoy a Three-Course Beer Pairing

Posted on May 9, 2008 by foodgal Leave a comment

Forget the wine. It’s all about the suds, 6 p.m. May 13 at Monk’s Kettle in San Francisco, when Grant Wood, the brewer for Samuel Adams, hosts a three-course dinner event in celebration of American Craft Beer Week.

Price is $50. For reservations, call (415) 865-9523.

To wet your whistle, here’s the menu:

Appetizer: Mixed green salad with shaved onion, baby frisee, fresh mandarin oranges with a Samuel Adams honey mustard dressing. Paired with Samuel Adams Summer Ale.

Entree: Samuel Adams brined Niman Ranch Pork chop served with a Tillamook cheddar and scallion potato cake, caramelizedÂ brussel sprouts and a Samuel Adams stone ground mustard ale sauce. Paired with Samuel Adams Boston Lager.

Dessert: Chocolate fondant cake served with a Samuel Adams stout chocolate creme anglaise. Paired with Samuel Adams Cream Stout.

A Meat-y Opening

Posted on April 29, 2008 by foodgal 5 comments

Pampas, the first churrasco-style restaurant in the South Bay, opens its doors tonight at 529 Alma St. in downtown Palo Alto.

For $44, carnivores can enjoy more than a dozen meats in unlimited quantities, carved at the table from traditional churrasco-style skewers. Oh my! For lighter eaters, a la carte entrees ($18-$36) are available.

Skewers at the ready. Photo by Chris Schmauch.

Pampas also features creative cockails, and one of the largest collections of cachacas (Brazilian brandy made with sugar cane) on the West Coast. Cheers to that!