Max Lunch Club: Villages of the Southern Rhone Valley

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Friday, February 6th at Max’s Oyster Bar
Special Guest Speaker: Paul Nerz of Vineyard Brands,
Importers for Perrin Family.
Cuisine by Executive Chef Hunter Morton

12:45pm Arrival ~ 1:00pm Luncheon

Reception
Goat Cheese Beignets
Foie Gras Pâté
Smoked Trout Salad
Perrin Reserve Cotes du Rhone Blanc, 2013

Course One
Tranche of Cod Viennoise
Sabayon of Grain Mustard
Perrin Cotes du Rhone Villages, 2010

Course Two
Duck Casoulet
Duck Confit | Sausage | Roasted Garlic
Flaqoulet Beans | Salad aux Lardons
Perrin Vinsobres La Cornudes, 2011

Course Three
Whipped Brie de Menox
Pork Belly | Stone Fruit | Greens | Pickled Mustard Seed
Perrin Chateauneuf du Pape, 2009

Something Sweet
Profiteroles

$37.50 per person
not including tax & gratuity

Reservations Required. Please call: 860-236-6299
MaxsOysterBar.com

 

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Black Hog Brewing Co. Dinner at TK

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SOLD OUT – SECOND NIGHT ADDED – TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH

Since hitting the Connecticut brewing scene just a year ago, Black Hog of Oxford, CT
has quickly established itself as one of the leading craft brewers in the state.
We are pleased to welcome Special Guest speaker:
Tyler Jones, Head Brewer, Black Hog Brewing Co.
Cuisine by Executive Chef Christopher Torla.

Menu
“Duck Nachos”
Leg Confit, pickled shitake mushrooms, wasabi, peanut sesame soy
Black Hog Ginga Ninja

Moules Mariniere
Canadian mussels, shallots, tomato, saffron vin blanc
Black Hog Easy Rye Da

Crispy Macaroni
Chorizo, leeks, Benning’s goat milk gouda, chipotle
Black Hog Granola Brown

Pastrami Cured Short Rib
Brandied mustard seeds, red cabbage puree, horseradish creme fraiche
Black Hog Bacchanalian Barley Wine

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding
Chantilly cream, espresso butterscotch
Black Hog Nitro Coffee Milk Stout

$65 per person
not including tax & gratuity

Please call for reservations: 860.493.7412
Trumbull Kitchen 150 Trumbull St. Hartford, CT

 

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Tröegs Brewing Tap Take Over at Max Burger West Hartford

February 4th – Max Burger West Hartford welcomes Tröegs Brewing to CT for the very first time with a tap-take-over night.

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We will be enjoying these extremely well-crafted brews from Pennsylvania with a tap takeover and meet and greet with brewery personnel, plus there might be a giveaway or two, as well.

Beginning about 5pm, we will be pouring the following Tröegs beers:

  • Perpetual IPA
  • Hop Back Amber
  • Tröegenator Doppelbock
  • Cultivator Helles Lager
  • Java Head Coffee Stout
  • Nugget Nectar Imperial Hoppy Amber

Contact Max Burger in West Hartford for full details, no reservations required – just come on in and enjoy. 

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February 2015 Events at Max Restaurant Group Locations

by Brian Mitchell – Corporate Beverage Director for the Max Restaurant Group

I have received a number of requests for our upcoming calendar of events.  Below is a listing for the month of February as it stands now.  I plan to post a listing of the events we have coming up by the middle of the month prior, but I do not always have complete menus or other details at the time of posting.  Once we finalize everything, the complete event details are placed on our main web page calendar at maxrestaurantgroup.com/calendar, where you can by tickets or make reservations.

Events for February 2015

February – All Month Long – St Francis Hospital and Max Restaurant Group CT locations pour Josh Cellar wines to benefit Women’s Heart Health Month.  A portion of the proceeds from every glass and every bottled ordered through the month of February will be donated to the Women’s Health initiative at St Francis Hospital in Hartford.  Join us Wednesday Feb 4th, for the kick-off party with St Francis and Josh Wines (see below).

February 1st – Taste of Hartford wraps up for Max Downtown and Trumbull Kitchen.  Last day of the two week promo comes to a conclusion on Super Sunday. With 3-course meals and discounted wine, this is one of our most popular promotions throughout the year.  All other locations are closed in the evening for Employee Appreciation Parties (our version of the Holiday party).

February 3rd – Newburyport Brewmaster Dinner at Max’s Tavern in Springfield.  Join Max’s Tavern as they welcome Special Guest Speaker Chris Webb, Co-Founder of Newburyport Brewing Co. for a fantastic evening of local craft beer and Max’s Tavern cuisine.  For full details click here.

February 4th – Max Burger West Hartford welcomes Troegs Brewing to CT for the very first time.  We will be enjoying these extremely well-crafted brews from Pennsylvania with a tap takeover and meet and greet with brewery personnel, plus there might be a giveaway or two, as well.

February 6th – Max Lunch Club @ Max’s Oyster Bar with Paul Nerz of Vineyard Brands Imports and the wine of Famille Perrin, famed producers of Chateau de Beaucastel in the Rhone Valley of France.  Paul Nerz is no stranger to the Max Group or the wines of the Perrin family.  Join us in this installment of the Lunch Club as we dive deep into the village wines of the Rhone from this famed producer.  $39.50pp++, call Max’s Oyster Bar in West Hartford for full details and reservations.

February 6th – Max Downtown presents an evening of truffles paired with selections from deep in our wine cellar.  This is the second installment of our Cellar Dinner Series where we pull older wines from our collection to showcase alongside spectacular dishes from Chef Christopher Sheehan.  Sommelier Justin Gavry will be guiding the wine discussion on this dinner.  Call Max Downtown for full details and reservations, seating is very limited.

Black HogFebruary 10 – Trumbull Kitchen rolls on with it Brewmaster 2015 Dinner Series, and this month we have the boys from Black Hog Brewery out of Oxford, CT coming in to talk and taste you through their top notch craft brews.  Quickly ascending the ladder to the top of CT craft brewers, the Black Hog beers are fantastic, we like them a lot and so should you.  Paired with Chef Chris Torla’s menu.  Call Trumbull Kitchen for full details and reservations.

February 10 – Max Amore Chefs Ted Burnett and Brett Cook have been dreaming of hosting a Game and Wine Dinner for the past couple of years, and we have finally been able to fit it on the calendar.  This dinner is filled with delicious plates that have been creatively put together by these two veteran chefs.  On top of that we have decided to feature these dishes with a wine focus on the 2010 vintage from Barolo – perfect matches for this style of food.  Tom Taylor from Worldwide Wines will be on hand to discuss the wine pairings with you.  Contact Max Amore for full menu and to make reservations.  Click Here

February 11 – Max’s Oyster Bar is very pleased to present a winery owner dinner with very special guest Steve MacRostie of MacRostie Vineyards in Sonoma County, California.  Steve made his first Sonoma wines in 1974 and has never looked back. Today he makes a veritable collection of classic Sonoma Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, from appellation wines to small single vineyard collections.  Steve rarely gets to visit CT, but when he does we make room for him and host a wine dinner.  Menu is being finalized, but call Max’s Oyster Bar in West Hartford for details and to make a reservation.

February 12 – Wild About Wine – it’s back! – the hugely successful wine tasting event that used to be an annual fixture on the calendar is being revamped and presented in a larger and more expanded format.   This event will showcase approximately 100 wines from 30 different vendors, along with food and other treats.  Plus a portion of the proceeds goes toward benefiting the Make A Wish Foundation.  Call Max’s Tavern in Springfield for tickets and full details.

February 14 – it’s Valentine’s Day.  Reservations are going fast so please call early to book a table.

February 18 – Harpoon “Long Thaw” Beer Night and tapping.  Max Burger in West Hartford welcomes the gang from Harpoon Brewery of Boston for its annual release of Long Thaw White I.P.A. Ale.  We will be tapping the kegs early and the reps will be along with plenty of swag to hand out to lucky guests.  Officially starts at 5pm, but come early and get a seat.

February 23 – Max Fish presents a fabulous Regional Wine dinner featuring the wines of Roederer Estate and Napanook. Owned by top Champagne house Louis Roederer, the Roederer Estate and Domaine Anderson wines have been top wines from the cold Anderson Valley of northern California for many years.  Made in limited quantities, these are fantastically styled wines that drink incredibly well with food.  We will be throwing in a bit of Napanook Red blend from Dominus Estate as a compliment – it is related to Roederer through the same marketing firm for the US as Champagne Roederer.  Devin McGary of Champagne Roederer will be on hand to discuss the wines along with Chef Robert Peterson of Max Fish.  Call Max Fish for details and reservations.

February 27 – MOB Lunch Club 2015 – Wines of Chile with Howard Asadow.  Did you know that wine grapes have been grown in Chile since 1540?  For this installment of the Lunch Club we are looking at some of the regionally made wines from Chile’s cool coastal wine-growing areas.  What does Chile do best?  Cabernet, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.  For this lunch we are looking a little deeper into what this longstanding wine country has to offer.  $37.50++ – call Max’s Oyster Bar for Reservations.

February 27 – Master of Scotch Night at Max Downtown.  Sample our selections or choose your own flights in the Tavern area from 5:30-7:30 as Master of Scotch, Peter Karras is on hand to discuss the selections from Pernod-Ricard Distilleries (Arberlour, Glenlivet, Chivas), in Scotland. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be passed for flight drinkers.  Contact Max Downtown for full details.

Thirsty Thursdays @ Max – as always, February brings us a selection of fun promotions for Thursday nights at Max locations.  Max Amore in Glastonbury and Max a Mia in Avon – 1/2 priced bottles of wine all night.  No limit on prices – all wine list wines are 1/2 off.  Max Burger West Hartford – 1/2 priced Cans of Beer.  All Cans are 1/2 priced all day.  Trumbull Kitchen will also be joining the 1/2 priced Beer Cans on Thirsty Thursdays starting in February.

Every Thursday – Max’s Oyster Bar has Jamie’s Junk Show – Live Music –  starting at 9pm.  No Cover but seats fill up fast.  Thirsty Thursday Drink specials are also usually available.

Every Friday –  Karaoke at Max Fish – every week the singing is happening at Max Fish starting around 10pm.  Late Night Happy Hour is always available, as well.

Every Sunday – Max Downtown presents Sunday Jazz, featuring great food and drink specials and the jazz stylings of The Steve Davis Group.  For more information and reservations, call 860.522.2530 

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7th Annual Whiskey Dinner at Max’s Oyster Bar Featuring Rye Whiskey

RYE: A New York-inspired Cocktail & Food Pairing Dinner

whiskey on the rocksThis year for our annual Whiskey Dinner, Max’s Oyster Bar team will be featuring classic Rye Whiskey based cocktails from the New York City historical drink book, and specifically the regional variations on the Manhattan Cocktail. Each course is paired with a classic interpretation of this delicious drink, each with their own touch made famous by bartenders past and present.

Rye whiskey is an inherently American spirit, and what better way to showcase this than with an inherently American drink? We say, there is no better way, and so we have an entire menu centered around these themes. Join us for this excellent dinner, “tour” the regions of New York City, and stay warm with Rye Whiskey.

Menu by Chef Hunter Morton
Cocktails by Brian Mitchell
Whiskey Presentation by Ed Dunn, American Whiskey Specialist

nyc-empire-roomThursday January 29th

Reception 6:30pm
The Manhattan
Old Overholt Rye, Carpano Antica, orange & aromatic bitters

Hors d’oeuvres

Course 1
Brooklyn
Dickel Rye, Dolin Dry Vermouth, China China, Maraschino Liquor

Rye Cured Loch Duhart Salmon | Baby Greens | Rye Crisp | Orange Honey Marmalade | Pickled Mustard Seed

Course 2
Red Hook
Bulleit Rye, Punt e Mes, Maraschino Liquor

Smoked Oyster Stew | Salsify | Bacon | Grits

Course 3
Carrol Gardens
Russell’s Reserve Rye, Amaro, Punt e Mes, Maraschino Liquor

Butternut Squash Ravioli | wild mushrooms | maple Sage Butter

Course 4
Green Point
Whistle Pig Rye, Yellow Chartreuse, Carpano Antica, angostura and orange bitters

Braised Pork Belly | Brussels Sprouts | lentils | Bacon Marmalade

Dessert
The Slope
Hudson Maple Rye, Punt e Mes, Apricot, angostura

Sweet Potato Doughnuts | Whiskey Caramel

Please call Max’s Oyster Bar for reservations

964 Farmington Avenue | West Hartford | CT 06107 | (860) 236-6299
$89 per person, not including tax or gratuity 

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Max Chef To Farm presents The Fourth Season Dinner at Haight-Brown Vineyards

Haight-Brown-Vineyard-Dinner-1Thursday January 29 at 6:30pm
Haight-Brown Vineyard, Litchfield, CT
Menu Prepared by Chefs Steve Michalewicz, Brad LaBonte-Banas and Scott Miller

RECEPTION
CHEESE
Arethusa Farm, Bantam
Oak Leaf Dairy, Lebanon
Mystic Cheese Company, Lebanon
Cato Corners Farm, Colchester
HORS D’OEURVES
Whipped Gourmavian Farms Chicken Livers
Farmers Cow Egg, Crispy Chicken Skin
Tartar of Sepe Farm Lamb, Feta Mousse, Zaatar Cone
Kale Pie, Sankows Feta, Brick Dough
Smoked Gourmavian Farms Chicken
Cheddar Biscuit, Apple Mustard Seed Slaw
Parsnip Churros, Onion “Soil”, Preserved Lemon
Haight Brown Vineyard Bubbly Blend
AMUSE BOUCHE
Charcuterie of La Belle Farm Duck
Blood Orange Mostarda, Pickled Sub Edge Farm Onion
Litchfield Hills Manhattan Cocktail
FIRST COURSE
Stonington Red Shrimp Bisque
Stone Ground Grits “Crouton” ,Tasso Oil, Blackened Shrimp
Haight Brown Vineyard Railway White
SECOND COURSE
Celeriac Gnocchi
Confit UO Sunchokes, Winter Squash Sugo, Sorrel
Haight Brown Vineyard Morning HarvestENTRÉE COURSE
Porchetta
Golden Beet & Golden Apple Slaw, Whipped Turnips
Haight Brown Vineyard Big Red TABLE SHARES
Sweet Potato Gratin, Melville Cheese
UO Endive Salad, Meyer Lemon
Braised Red Cabbage, Five Spice PearBREADS
Hartford Baking Company
Bantam Bread Co.DESSERT COURSE
Orchard Fruit Cobbler
Cheddar Cheese Ice Cream, Stonewall Apiary Honey
Haight Brown Vineyard Toasty Apple

$115 per person
not including tax & gratuity
860.566.8360 Seating is limited.

Purchase Tickets Online Here

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Max Lunch Club with The Rare Wine Co.

Rare-Wine-Co-2 copyFriday, January 16th, 2015 AT 12:45PM
Max’s Oyster Bar kicks off their 2015 Lunch Club Series
with a selection of spanish wines from one of the leading
importers of fine wine – The Rare Wine Co.
Paired with the cuisine of Executive Chef Hunter Morton.

12:45pm Reception | 1:00pm Luncheon

House Made Ricotta | Oven Roasted Tomato | Grilled Ciabatta
Fennel Sage Roasted Cipollini Onions
Sausage Stuffed Clams
Bernabeleva “Navaherreros Blanco”, 2013, Vinos de Madrid

Course One
Artichoke & Sunchoke Soup
Pancetta | Olive Oil
Olivares Altos de la Hoya Monastrell “Ungrafted Old Vines”, 2012, Jumilla

Course Two
Veal Ricotta Meatballs & Spaghetti
Braising Greens | Parmesan | Roasted Pepper Sauce
Alvaro Palacios “Camins del Priorat”, 2012, Priorat

Course Three
Grilled Swordfish
Saffron Polenta | Broccolini | Lemon
Hermanos Peciña Rioja “Cosecha”, 2013, Rioja

A Little Something Sweet

$37.50 per person
not including tax & gratuity
Reservations Required: 860-236-6299

 

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Founders Beer Dinner at TK

Founders-Beer-Dinner-TK-4 copyWith Special Guest: John Abercrombie, Market Manager, Founders Brewing
Trumbull Kitchen is pleased to kick off the New Year with our
2015 Craft Beer Dinner Series. First up: One of America’s premier Brewers,
and a perennial favorite on our draft lines, Founders Brewing Company
of Grand Rapids, Michigan. With a selection of robust & flavorful beers,
Founders has been winning awards for top level brews since 1997.
We’ve put together a great selection & paired them with the
incomparable cuisine of Executive Chef Chris Torla.

BREAKFAST STOUT
Sweet Korean Pancake
bacon onion marmalade

CENTENNIAL IPA
Chicken Mole Tacos
avocado creme, cara cara orange salsa

RUBAEUS
Arugula, Spiced Macadamia Nuts, Pickled Red Onion, Goat Cheese Crostini
reisling vinaigrette

BLACK RYE
Molasses-braised Bone-In Short Rib
sweet potato hash, crispy jalapenos

BACKWOODS BASTARD
Deep fried Chocolate Truffles
bourbon caramel sauce

$65 per person
not including tax & gratuity
Seating is limited. Please call for reservations: 860.493.7412

 

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Chef Morton’s Seven Layer Bars

10368212_10152907683368516_1124753849944240000_nThe perfect holiday treat to make at home with the kids! Simple, easy, and delicious!

Seven Layer Bars

1/4 lb Butter
1 cup Graham Cracker crumbs
1 cup Coconut, shredded
6 oz. Chocolate chips
6 oz. Butterscotch chips
1 cup Walnuts, chopped
1 can Condensed milkMelt butter in 9 x13 pan. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs over butter evenly. Continue with each ingredient, layering on top of each other. Using the whole can of milk to completely coat the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Cool. Cut. Enjoy!Makes 24 pieces.

WFSB 3 Connecticut 

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Lawson’s Finest Liquids Debuts at Max Burger and Trumbull Kitchen

Lawsons-Sip-Of-SunshineFollowers of truly small production, boutique, even mythical beers will take note about the fact that Connecticut has a new player on the scene.  A player with a big reputation already established for itself.

Lawson’s Finest Liquids out of Warren, Vermont, has become available in extremely limited quantities in the Hartford market, and we will be tapping at two Max location’s later today.

What is so special about this brewer and the beers they produce?  Well, too start – not too many breweries can claim multiple 100 point beers on BeerAdvocate. Lawson’s can, of course.  Making beers that achieve the “World Class” status is no easy feat, and to have one of these beers available on our bars is a real treat.

The Sip Of Sunshine from Lawson’s will be tapped for lunch at Trumbull Kitchen in Hartford, and later today Max Burger in West Hartford will also be tapping a keg.  Based on our recent experiences with similar beers we expect the kegs to go very quickly.  We are lovers of these balanced and delicious craft beers, and feel very lucky to be able to offer these selections to our guests. 

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