My Many Crushes: Biltmore Bar and Grille & Craft Beer

I’m a crusher. I don’t crush beer cans. I don’t crush grapes. I do, have lots of crushes on lots of things including people too, but don’t worry I share them openly with my husband (it’s not weird I swear).

So one of my latest crushes is on this rugged, little, tucked away spot in Newton, The Biltmore Bar and Grille. It’s a happening place that few know about (but enough do because it’s full of life when you step inside.) The food is really really good. I’d consider it a hidden gem. The space is inviting, and comfortable in a tavern, bar, neighborhood spot kind of way. The food is grastropub but the atmosphere still has real vintage jeans on (not the expensive distressed trendy kind) if you know what I mean.

If you haven’t yet found the perfect gift for you valentine, this might be the answer. It is something you can enjoy together, or if that’s not your thing you can send him/her out to enjoy it with his/her friends. So what is it? It is the Blues and Soul Monthly Beer Dinner with Oskar Blues Brewery where you will join Executive Chef Frank Toohey for his beer dinner paired with ales and plenty of Southern flavor. It is a five course menu with selected ales from Oskar Blues Brewery out of Colorado. Check out the fabulous menu:

Family Style

Crispy oysters, remoulade

Ham and biscuits, honey butter

Okra beignet, spicy mayo

Dale’s Pale Ale

Liver and Onions

Pâté de Campagne, caramelized Vidalia onion tart, arugula, pistachio gremolata

G’Knight Imperial Red IPA

Shrimp and Grits

Grilled head-on prawn, seared cheddar grits, warm chorizo vinaigrette

Deviant Dale’s IPA

. . . and Waffles

Crispy whole fried quail, roasted garlic and thyme waffles, braised collard greens, tasso ham

Old Chub Scotch Ale

Buttermilk Pound Cake

Sweet potato ice cream, pecan praline

Ten Fidy Imperial Stout

The dinner is on February 27th at 7 p.m. at the Biltmore Bar and Grille ( 1205 Chestnut Street Newton Upper Falls). Dinner is $55 per person not including tax and tip. To make a reservation call 617.527.2550 and to see more about Biltmore Bar and Grille check out their website.