THE ENTERTAINER! MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2018
63
GREAT BEER PAIRINGS:
THE SICILIAN BUTCHER “Our selection of craft beers was carefully considered as we aim to provide the best food and beverage experience. The hops of an amber ale slice through the acidity of the tomato sauce and the rich taste of the beer highlights the subtle sweetness of the sauce. Sunday Sugo Sauce is a tradition of the Maggiore household and is one of the nine sauce variations you can choose from at The Sicilian Butcher.” -Co-founder and Executive Chef Joey Maggiore BEER
Brewery: Ommegang Brewery Style: Amber Ale Name: Rare Vos Rare Vos Amber Ale is styled after the smooth, drinkable beers popular in Belgian cafés. It pours a light copper hue, contrasting beautifully with a big, creamy white head. The nose offers orange blossoms and slight spice. On the palate, the caramel maltiness shines strongly but with little sweetness. The profile leans toward dry fruity (yeast-affiliated), slightly fruity/hoppy with a beguiling spiciness. This complex, medium-bodied beer has a smooth mid-palate and moderate dry finish. Well-balanced in all elements, it’s a mild, mellow brew.
DISH
Dish: Tomaso’s Sicilian Meatballs with spaghetti and Sunday sugo sauce The ale’s flavor profile has a pleasant booziness to it and mild acidity and hops. This combination lends itself to be paired with Tomaso’s Sicilian meatballs. Inspired by Phoenix culinary legend and Chef Joey Maggiore’s father, Tomaso’s Sicilian Meatballs are tender and a robust mixture of veal, prime beef, pork, pine nuts, raisins, pecorino cheese, garlic and fresh herbs. The hand-rolled craft meatballs are best served over a blanket of house-extruded spaghetti and Sunday Sugo Sauce, an authentic Italian tomato sauce made with veal, beef, pork and mirepoix.
The Sicilian Butcher
15530 N. Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix, 602.775.5140, thesicilianbutcher.com.
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