The charcuterie plate at Higgins.

For anyone that may happen to be in Portland this Wednesday night, Higgins Restaurant is hosting Pike Brewing for a beer dinner that looks like it should not be missed. Higgins is one of the top restaurants in the Northwest when it comes to pairing beer with good food, and Pike is known for making beers that pair fantastically with a wide variety of dishes. The dinner will take place this Wednesday, February 16, at 7:30pm. For reservations, call Higgins Restaurant at 503-222-9070. The cost is $5o per person.

I’ve had some great meals at Higgins, and the menu for this one looks nothing short of amazing.

1st Course:
Alsatian tarte flambée of hazelnut smoked Sockeye salmon, leeks & fromage blanc
Pike “Naughty Nellie” Golden Ale

2nd Course:
Higgins “pig ‘n pickles” – house-made charcuterie of pastured Berkshire pork and a medley of pickles
Pike Pale “Heirloom Amber” Ale,
Pike IPA, & Pike Double IPA

3rd Course:
Spanish-style porchetta with chorizo and Coban chili-sheeps cheese polenta
Pike “Tandem” Double Ale &
Pike “Kilt Lifter” Scotch Ale

4th Course:
Oatmeal stout cake with praline hazelnuts and barley wine ice cream
Pike XXXXX Extra Stout
& Pike “Old Bawdy” Barley Wine 2010

HIGGINS RESTAURANT
1239 SW Broadway
Portland, OR 97205