London’s Quilon has recently unveiled an authentic “British beer experience” — _AU11214, 1214 a 5-course British beer and Indian cuisine pairing menu by Chef Sriram Vishwanathan Aylur.

Appetizing combinations include: Baked Black Cod paired with Innis & Gunn Blonde Oak Aged Beer from Edinburgh;  Lamb Biryani cooked with traditional Malabar spice paired with Chalky’s Bite from Cornwall.

In addition, Quilon’s menus feature ethnic and progressive dishes, with specialties including Spotted Grouper spiced with Chili, Lemon, Mustard and Herbs, Lobster with Mango and Ginger and whole Sea-Bass cooked with chopped Button Onion, Tomato, Lime Juice and Chlli, served wrapped in Banana Leaf.

The Quilon Restaurant at 51 Buckingham Gate is a stone’s throw from Buckingham Palace. This private enclave of 86 luxurious residential-style suites from Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is currently offering a complimentary night’s stay when you book three or more consecutive nights. The offer, valid until December 31, 2011, is priced at approximately $950 per night.

– guest contributor