
Sommelier vs. Cicerone: An Evening of Flavor & Rivalry
Tue, Nov 04
|The Great Room at The Garrison
Five courses. Two rivals. You call the winner!


Time & Location
Nov 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Great Room at The Garrison , 314 Main St, Pineville, NC 28134, USA
Guests
About the event
Join us for an unforgettable evening where wine meets beer in a head-to-head flavor showdown. The Sommelier vs. Cicerone Dinner is a five-course culinary experience in collaboration with Moody Tongue Brewery—the world’s only two Michelin-starred brewery—and world-class sommelier Adam Arlen. Each course showcases a chef-crafted dish, paired with Adam’s expertly chosen wines and Moody Tongue’s bold beer selections. Every round is designed to excite your palate and fuel a spirited rivalry.
Menu Curated by The Garrison’s Executive Chef, David Sullivan
First Course: Lobster & Crab Spring Rolls with Napa slaw finished with hoisin and sweet chile
Carra Prosecco Rosé | Aperitif Pilsner
Second Course: Seared Tuna Tataki over mixed greens with soy ginger vinaigrette, avocado, and crispy wontons
Karl Schaefer Riesling Feinherb | Toasted Rice Lager