CUISINE scene

Happy Summertime! It’s been a hot one so far and we have a long way to go. This month, we have many fun events planned starting with the 4th of July. We will feature two buffets, one lunch and one dinner, with the fi reworks fi nale on the river. This is going to be the biggest and best fi rework display The Florida Yacht Club has ever had! I will also be serving my famous BBQ ribs for dinner, they’re delicious.

In July, we are featuring a Shrimp and Beer Festival, on Friday the 11th, in the Pirates Den. We will serve my favorite shrimp recipes plus a few other summer specials. Then we’ll add some quality brews and entertainment to the mix and you have a great evening planned. I look forward to celebrating our Independence Day at a great Club in the best country in the world.

COOKING class
July 31th, 6:30 pm

With all this Shrimp talk, why not feature some of the recipes from the 11th. I would like to show you a great technique for Coconut Fried Shrimp with Pina Colada dipping sauce and classic Shrimp Scampi (done my way). This will be a fun and tasty class that you don’t want to miss.

Happy cooking!

Chef Stephen Bechan
Executive Chef

BEER 101

Beer is rich in important vitamins - most are delivered to you by the beer’s yeast. Vitamins B1, B2, and B6 contained in beer are food for the nerves: They improve your ability to concentrate, support the production of red blood cells, have a positive effect on your blood circulation and stimulate your metabolism.

Beer also seems to have a unique benefit beyond those in tea or red wine: beer’s silicon content, a trace element that is found in high fiber grains such as hops that is used to ferment beer. Other studies have found that women who consume one beer each day have improved mental health. Drinking beer and other alcoholic beverages in moderation may also improve bone density. The darker the brew, the more antioxidants. A dark beer-light beer study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions, reported that because of the higher content of flavonoids, dark beer was more effective in fighting blood clots than light beer.

The Florida Yacht Club will feature Spaten Lager on tap in October, it is Amber in color. This medium bodied beer has achieved its impeccable taste by balancing the roasted malt flavor with the perfect amount of hops, while having a rich textured palate with an underlying sweetness true to tradition.

Cheers,

Billy Mayo
Service Director