I recently attended a five course dinner at Lake Park Bistro in Milwaukee with four of my fabulous foodie friends! 

I have included a copy of the menu for you to see. Each course was paired with a wine from Chateau Beycheville in France and we were able to meet the winemaker himself! It was an honor to have the opportunity to attend a meal of this caliber. The service was impeccable and I was pampered with fabulous food and wine all evening. Each course was not only visually stunning but perfectly seasoned and prepared. It was so much fun to discuss the progression of the meal with friends and discover their likes and dislikes. The night was unforgettable and a truly wonderful experience! I left feeling inspired with a mind full of new ideas, a full belly and a smile on my face.

As you know, I am slightly obsessed with all aspects of entertaining, including finding great new beverages to offer my guests at summer BBQs, tailgates and upcoming Sausagefest. I stumbled upon a sample of Leinenkugels Grapefruit Shandy while I was at Baconfest this February and was immediately hooked. I had to get my hands on every one of the deliciously refreshing options and try them ALL! My favorite is Schofferhofer, in bottles not cans. I'm weird like that. It is my pick for my porch pounder (beer category) this summer season! It is light, fruity, smooth and has a nice hint of grapefruit without being too overpowering or bitter. I hope you will grab a six pack for your next weekend in the Wisconsin summer sun!