Join us at East Side Restaurant on March 17th for our St. Patrick’s Day Dark Beer & Dinner Celebration. Enjoy our $25 Irish-inspired prix fixe menu (+ tip & tax) , featuring: Soup or Salad Corned Beef & Cabbage or Reuben with French Fries Apple Strudel or Coconut Cream Pie 🍺 Featured Dark Beers (Available Separately): • Ayinger Doppelbock • Ayinger Dark Lager • Warsteiner Dunkel • Guinness All four beers are also available as a Dark Beer Flight. 🎶 Live Music Dave The Accordion Player from 5:00–8:00 PM Our full regular menu will also be available throughout the evening. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with great beer, classic comfort food, and festive atmosphere. Reservations are recommended.
🍺 Halfway to Oktoberfest 📅 March 21st | 4:30–8:00 PM 📍 East Side Restaurant Join us for an evening of German tradition, live music, and high-energy competitions as we celebrate Halfway to Oktoberfest in true East Side style. 🎶 Live Music: Walter the Accordion Player (5–8 PM) 🏆 Event Lineup 5:00 PM – Stein Holding Competition $15 entry includes a 1-Liter Beer + the mug to keep 🏆 Winner receives a Das Boot Glass 6:00 PM – German Swag Competition Prizes for one adult and one child 6:30 PM – Giveaways 7:00 PM – Wurst Eating Contest 🏆 Winner receives an “I’m on My Wurst Behavior” shirt Great beer, classic German fare, and nonstop fun all evening. Reservations recommended — gather your friends, break out the German swag, and celebrate Oktoberfest early with us. 🍻
🐣 Easter at East Side 📅 April 5th | 12:00–3:00 PM 📍 East Side Restaurant Celebrate Easter with us for a festive afternoon featuring a special prix fixe menu, live music, and a complimentary beverage sample for guests 21+. 🌷 $30 Prix Fixe Menu ( + tip & tax ) First Course Soup or Salad Entrée – Choice of: Chicken Cordon Bleu Roast Pork Ham Turkey All entrées served with choice of potato and vegetable of the day Dessert Apple Strudel or Choice of Cream Pie Regular menu will also be available. 🥂 Complimentary Beverage Sample (21+) Each guest 21+ will receive a complimentary sample of: Mimosa or Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Beer 🎶 Live Music Enjoy live music during the event as you dine and celebrate with family and friends. Easter reservations fill quickly — we highly recommend booking in advance. Reserve your table today and celebrate Easter at East Side.
🍺 Counterweight Brewing Beer Pairing Dinner Hosted at East Side Restaurant – New Britain, CT Join us for an expertly curated, multi-course German-inspired dining experience in collaboration with Counterweight Brewing Company of Cheshire, CT. Each course has been thoughtfully crafted to highlight traditional flavors while showcasing a carefully selected Counterweight beer designed to complement and elevate every bite. 🍽 April Pairing Menu 1. Potato Pancakes Crisp, golden potato pancakes served with traditional applesauce. Paired with Cutline Lager (4.4% ABV) A refined Helles-style lager featuring soft bready malt character, delicate floral hops, and a clean, refreshing finish that brightens the palate. 2. Corn Fritters Crispy corn fritters drizzled with warm maple syrup and finished with a light dusting of powdered sugar. Paired with Workhorse Pilsner (5% ABV) An unfiltered German Keller Pilsner showcasing bright grassy noble hops, subtle citrus zest, and a crisp malt backbone with refreshing bitterness to balance sweetness. 3. Pretzel Bites Soft, golden-brown pretzel bites served with Zen mustard. Paired with Drudenhaus Rauchbier (5.8% ABV) A Bamberg-inspired smoked lager brewed with traditional beechwood-smoked malt, delivering layered smoky aromatics, smooth toasted malt depth, and a clean, dry finish. 4. Roast Pork Loin Tender roasted pork served with sauerkraut and applesauce. Paired with Dortmunder Export (5.8% ABV) A classic German-style export lager with a firm malt backbone, subtle honeyed notes, and structured noble hop bitterness that complements savory richness. 5. Hunter Schnitzel Breaded pork cutlet topped with rich sour cream gravy and served with sweet red cabbage. Paired with Headway Hazy IPA (6.5% ABV) A hop-forward American IPA layered with expressive citrus and tropical fruit, offering balanced bitterness that cuts through creamy textures and enhances savory depth. 6. Bavarian Berry Cream Pie A Bavarian-style cream pie made with fresh seasonal berries Paired with High Note Hoppy Summer Lager (5.4% ABV) A crisp, dry lager with bright citrus aromatics and lively hop character, providing a refreshing contrast to the dessert’s smooth, berry-forward sweetness.
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