Savory Grain
2043 W. Broad St.; 804-592-4000; TheSavoryGrain.com
New American comfort food with a locally sourced diverse seasonal menu.
The regional American pairing: Savory Grain’s famous shrimp and grits. Shrimp, tomato bruschetta, garlic oil and sherry cream sauce served over gouda corn grits with garlic toast points and basil. The Duvel Belgian golden ale pairs nicely with the shrimp and grits. Duvel is a natural beer with a subtle bitterness, a refined flavor and a distinctive hop character.
Capital Ale House
623 E. Main St.; 804-780-2537; CapitalAleHouse.com
Famous for their massive beer selection, Capital Ale house is serving up tasty dishes as well.
The regional American pairing: Sausage and Cheese Plate- a mix of bratwurst, kielbasa, landjaeger, asiago, aged provolone, pepato, and fresh fruit surrounded by a giant Bavarian pretzel. It’s served with authentic German mustard for dipping. America is a melting pot, after all. This plate pairs nicely with their Honey Ginger Ale by Ardent Ales. Slightly malty and sweet, the ale goes well with the salty savory sausages.
Legend Brewing Company
321 W. 7th St.; 804-232-3446; LegendBrewingCompany.com
It’s not all burgers and bar food at Richmond’s oldest brew pub. Legend’s offers a variety of sandwiches, salads and hearty entrees. With cooler weather ahead, how great would a steaming serving of their famous Jambalaya be?
The regional American pairing: The dish features tender chicken breast along with andouille, tiger shrimp, tomatoes, onions and peppers, all served in a spicy Cajun broth with white rice. For a beer pairing, we enjoyed Legend’s Bourbon Barrel Golden, which is part of Legend’s limited edition batches that they put out on occasion. Aromas of butter-pecan ice cream and toasted coconut lead into a rich malty body of caramel and oaky barrel char.
