BSB open today, fully booked tonight for the special Valentine's Day menu.

Response to tonight's special Valentine's Day program at Bank Street Brewhouse has been overwhelming, and we're fully booked for the special multi-course program, which begins at 5:30 p.m.

Chef Matt Weirich believes there may be a random bar stool or Reading Room patio seat open, but he's making no guarantees. Here's the story at Bank Street Brewhouse today.

Today's lunch schedule is as usual, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

From 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., only the late night food menu will be available to allow for evening prep. Beers will be pouring as always.

The Valentine's Day seating starts at 5:30 p.m. There'll be space at the bar for walk-ins seeking a pint, but the only food being served is from the special menu.

Note also that our neighbor two blocks away, Toast on Market, is on hiatus until February 19 owing to water main repairs. Our newest and closest neighbor, Dragon King's Daughter, now is open seven days a week for Japanese-Mexicn fusion. Finally, a bit further away opposite the Y in Main, is Exchange pub + kitchen, which adjoins Feast BBQ, and just received a stellar review in LEO.

Mr. and Mrs. Curmudgeon will begin our Valentine's Day celebration at The Garage Bar in NuLu, where NABC's cask-conditioned ales are being paired with hose specialties, and then return to downtown New Albany to peek in at Bank Street Brewhouse and perhaps stroll, since these days, it's a place worth strolling.

A Courier-Journal preview of Thursday's cask ale pairing dinner with Garage Bar.

The Garage Bar's Megan Breier previews Thursday's NABC cask ale dinner in the Courier-Journal. I can't recall a time when we've taken two firkins to a local restaurant for a food and beer pairing, so here's to another "first." It also may be the only time you find ConeSmoker and Hoosier Daddy on the same beer menu, at least outside of our own two locations.

Here's the menu for the Garage Bar's Anti-Valentine's Day Cask Beer Dinner with NABC, on Thursday, February 14.

Louisville Restaurant News ... Garage Bar features beer pairings on Valentine's Day, by Dana McMahan (Courier-Journal)

Garage Bar, 700 E. Market St., is serving up two New Albanian Brewing Company Cask Beers paired with pizza and pork belly on Thursday. “Basically it is like an a la carte idea where guests can come in and enjoy the cask beer and have some specials specifically paired with the beers,” says manager Megan Breier.

Cone Smoker, a smoky American Pale Ale, is one of the beers. “We all sat around with the chef (Richard Sible, chef de cuisine) and had the beer and all just thought pork belly would be amazing with this beer,” says Breier. The staff suggests the pork belly special — with citrus sorghum jus and cannellini beans — to pair with the Cone Smoker.

St. Valentine's Day At Bank Street Brewhouse: Food and wine and beer.

Chef Matt Weirich and the crew have created a Valentine's Day menu at Bank Street Brewhouse with plenty of options. You can build a three- or four-course menu; pair with Oliver wines or NABC beers; or pluck your own choices a la carte. Call 812-725-9585 for information, details and reservations.

For those manning the social calendars: Mr. and Mrs. Curmudgeon will begin the evening at the Garage Bar for our brewery gig there, and then stop by Bank Street Brewhouse for a nightcap and dessert.

St. Valentine's Day At Bank Street
February 14, 2013

Starters

Lobster Bisque 8

Crab Cakes, served with Rouille and Remoulade 9

Grateful Greens Romaine, Garlic Croutons, Anchovies, Parmesan Reggiano 8

Brie en Croute – Brie wrapped in pastry with roasted apples and baked,
Served with Apple, Honey and Crostini 9

Suggested Pairing: Oliver Sauvignon Blanc or NABC Gold Blonde Ale

Entrees

Brown Butter Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables and Parmesan Reggiano 14

Cocoa Rubbed Diver Scallops, Fingerling Potatoes, Haricot Vert,
Oyster Mushrooms, Vanilla Beurre Blanc 28

Suggested Pairing: Oliver Pinot Grigio or NABC Tunnel Vision Wallonian Ale

Wagyu Tri-Tip with Pommes Pavè, Roasted Asparagus,
Domestic Mushrooms with a Bourbon Au Poivre 24

Feilder Farms Pork Tenderloin with Potato Puree, Fig Chutney,
Asparagus, Fig Gastrique 22

Suggested Pairing: Oliver Cabernet Sauvignon or NABC Elector Imperial Red Ale

Cheese

Capriole Farms Tomme, Mont St. Francis and O’Banon 9

Suggested Pairing: Oliver Shiraz or NABC Black & Bluegrass Spiced Belgian Ale

Dessert

Beignet
Maple Crème Brulée
Bonfire of the Valkyries Chocolate Mousse
Chocolate Truffles and Macaroons
6

Suggested Pairing: Oliver Vidal Blanc Sparkling or NABC Solidarity Baltic Porter

Three Course Tasting paired with wine or Beer $38 Four Course 45$

Here's the menu for the Garage Bar's Anti-Valentine's Day Cask Beer Dinner with NABC, on Thursday, February 14.

The old ConeSmoker art. Tony's working on a new version.

The Garage Bar's Anti-Valentine's Day Cask Beer Dinner with NABC will feature two special food pairings. Unlike a formal beer dinner, the Garage Bar's method is to make the pairings available throughout the evening. Here is the menu as relayed by Facebook.

Whether you have a Valentine, or beer is your Valentine ... Garage Bar is partnering with New Albanian Brewing Company to offer an a la carte pairing menu.

Pork Belly with citrus sorghum jus and cannellini beans will be paired with the brewery’s Cone Smoker, a smoky American Pale Ale for $20, and the Country Ham Pizza with milled tomato, blue cheese, cherries and fior di latte will be offered with the malty and slightly sweet Hoosier Daddy Cask Beer for $22.

And, if you feel like making your own menu, the regular Garage Bar menu will also be available with beer pairing suggestions! And, we have to admit Hoosier Daddy was delightful with a bit of frozen chocolate custard.

The NABC beers both will cask-conditioned versions, poured by gravity dispense: Hoosier Daddy, our "crimson & cream" ale, and a very rare appearance for ConeSmoker, at least outside the friendly confines of our own locations. This year's ConeSmoker rates among the finest ever, with the hops and smoke weaving together as never before.

Seeking some background on cask-conditioning, Garage Bar staff interviewed me last week, and my comments are here: ALL ABOUT CASK ALE WITH NABC’S ROGER BAYLOR.

The Garage Bar is located at 700 E. Market Street in Louisville. I'll be there with the missus on Valentine's Day (February 14, 2013).

Cask-conditioned ConeSmoker and Hoosier Daddy for Valentine's Day? Yes, at the Garage Bar.

The old ConeSmoker art. Tony's working on a new version.

The NABC sales crew stopped at the Garage Bar (700 E. Market Street in Louisville) today and chatted with staff about a special event scheduled for Valentine's Day (February 14, 2013).

What I know is this: The NABC beers slated to be available at the Garage Bar on February 14 will be cask-conditioned: Hoosier Daddy and a very rare appearance for ConeSmoker outside the friendly confines of our own two on-premise locations. Honestly, it's worth a calendar notice for this fact alone.

Food will be paired with these, but I don't have the details yet. As always: Stay tuned.

Preview: Valentine's Day at Bank Street Brewhouse.

NABC's Bank Street Brewhouse is now taking reservations for Valentine's Day (Tuesday, February 14).

We will have a special Valentine's Day menu created by Chef Matt Weirich, our usual fine craft beer selections, new selections on the wine list, and additions to our bourbon and spirits program.

Also, there'll be classical guitar music performed by Alexander Edwards. Alexander holds a Bachelor of Music degree in guitar performance from Stetson University, where he studied with Dr. Stephen Robinson. He is currently completing a Masters at the University of Louisville as a student of Dr. Stephen Mattingly.

Call us today at (812) 725-9585. Here's a look at the menu.

Valentine's Day at Bank Street Brewhouse

February 14, 2012

Starters

French Onion Soup w/ Gruyere Cheese 5

Grateful Greens Paradai Lettuce with Roasted Beets, Capriole Farms Goat Cheese, Toasted Pistachios, and a Crème Fraichè Vinaigrette 8

Spinach Salad with Candied Walnuts, Granny Smith Apple, Bacon Lardon, Moody Blue Bleu Cheese and a Bacon Vinaigrette 7

Brie en Croute – Brie wrapped in pastry and baked, Served with Apple, Honey and Crostini 9

Entrees

Brown Butter Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables and Parmesan Reggiano 14

8oz Filet of Beef with Pommes Pavè, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Domestic Mushrooms and Veal Stock Reduction 26

Cocoa Rubbed Diver Scallops with Fingerling Potatoes, Haricot Vert, and a Vanilla Beurre Blanc 28

Roasted Pork Chop with Truffle Mashed Potatoes, Apple Chutney, Broccoli Florets, and a Roasted Demi-Glace 22

Dessert

Beignet
Community Dark Ice Cream
15-B Chocolate Mousse