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Summer is ending and Fall is coming in fast, kick of the season the right way on the first official day of Autum. September 23rd Flying Dog Brewery and The Hilton Springfield (located at 6550 Loisdale Rd. Springfield, VA 22150) will be hosting a Beer Dinner that is sure to knock your socks and get you ready for season ahead. All food and beer served at this dinner will be local with many of the items being organic as well. So come join us at the Hilton Springfield for a night that is sure to delight your taste buds. Only 50 seats available for this exclusive event. Call the Hotel at 703 971 8900 and ask for the sales department to book a seat. The price is $125 per person including tax and tip for this culinary delight. Please view the menu below. Hilton Springfield and Flying Dog Brewery Present The Farm to Fork Dinner Fall 2010 Beginnings Tilamook Cheddar and Tire Bite Ale Soup with Crispy Pork Belly Confit, Poached Leeks, and Potato Nest Snake Dog IPA Bistro Salad of Frisee and Arugula with Macerated Golden Raisins, Crispy House Cured Bacon, and Hazelnut Vinaigrette Old Scratch Amber Lager Sea Pan Seared Bronzino served over a Heirloom Tomato and Spaghetti Squash Napolean with Aged Balsamic and Basil Oil In Heat Wheat Hefeweizen Air Roasted Quail stuffed with arugula, pine nuts, and barley, served over braised turnips and brussel sprouts with bird jus Dogtoberfest Marzen (Seasonal) Land Pan Seared Venison N.Y. Strip and Hudson Valley Foie Gras with Chantrelle Mushroom ragout, Roasted Garlic Pomme Puree, and Thyme Scented Bordelaise Classic Pale Ale Ending Cured Pork Belly Hand Dipped in Dark Chocolate and Dredged in Noisettes Gala Apples Poached in Sweet Cream Butter and Drizzled with Raspberry Coulis Egg White Genois Soaked in Orange Essence and Finished with House Made Kumquat Confit Cappuccino Mousse Topped with Espresso Foam Nestled in a Chocolate Coffee Cup Gonzo Imperial Porter (Selections 2 & 3 not Gonzo friendly) $ 125 per person includes gratuity, tax, ***Note the beer pairings will be added by Flying Dog Brewery We ask anyone with a food allergy please inform us upon making their reservation. We cannot promise to accommodate changes the day of the event. Executive Chef Steven M. Queen Jr. Pastry Chef Misty Taylor

Hey Everyone, I'm Steve and I am the Executive Chef at the Hilton in Springfield Va. I have worked in the area for about two and half years including opening the Gaylord National Old Hickory fine dining steak house, working with Will Artley at the Evening Star Cafe, and Opening Columbia Firehouse in Old Town Alexandria. Please check out the events and gatherings posts and keep an eye on the calender as September 23rd we have a beer dinner with Flying Dog Brewery at the hotel.