SideDoor's Inaugural Guest Chef Dinner

Chef Brian Kwak and beverage director Jeff Van Der Tuuk of SideDoor, 100 E. Ontario, partner with chef/brewer Jared Rouben of  Moody Tongue Brewery for "Culinary Brewed," a six-course, beer-inspired dinner, 7 p.m. April 1. The dinner is the first offering in the restaurant's "guest chef" dinner series. sidedoor

First Course

Bay Scallops with avocado mousse and preserved Meyer lemon

Beer: Steeped Emperor’s Lemon Saison

Second Course

Lobster Roll with herbs

Beer: Sliced Nectarine IPA

Third Course

Pork Porchetta with charred rapini

Beer: Brandied Purple Raspberry Dubbel

Fourth Course

Cocoa Crusted Prime Rib with creamed spinach and bordelaise

Beer: Dehydrated Tangerine Cacao Wheat

Cheese Course

Midnight Moon

Beer: Steeped Emperor’s Lemon Saison

Dessert

Baltic Porter Tiramisu

Beer: Caramelized Chocolate Churro Baltic Porter