CAFE DEL REY WARMS UP WINTER WITH A “’SHINE BY THE SEA” BOURBON PAIRING DINNER

CAFE DEL REY WARMS UP WINTER WITH A “’SHINE BY THE SEA” BOURBON PAIRING DINNER FROM HEAVEN HILL DISTILLERIES ON FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Executive Chef Daniel Roberts pairs his California-influenced Mediterranean delicacies with hand-crafted bourbon cocktails from America's largest family-owned and operated distilled spirits producer

WHAT: CAFE del REY welcomes Heaven Hills Distilleries and its selection of celebrated bourbons to Marina del Rey’s most iconic waterfront dining destination for “’Shine by the Sea,” a special pairing dinner on Thursday, February 7, 2013. Executive Chef Daniel Roberts has created a four-course seasonal menu designed to highlight the savory subtleties enhanced by this caramel-sweet spirit, with dishes accompanied by both a specialty, hand-crafted cocktail and a neat pour of each pairing with every course. The menu features:

Day Boat Scallops

fennel, fennel puree, farro, marcona almonds, vanilla-almond sauce

Larceny “Lock and Key”

Niman Ranch Pork Cheeks

apple and sweet potato hash, corn relish 

Evan Williams “Kentucky Cider”

Venison Rack

artichokes, blood oranges, butter beans, juniper

Elijah Craig “Side Car” 

Spiced Ginger Bread

smoked raisin compote, malted ice cream, barley tuile, mint, vanilla)

Rittenhouse “Mint Julep”

Heaven Hill Distillery Los Angeles Manager Andie Brokaw will be present to lead the tastings of the four bourbon brands, providing an introduction to each spirit at the on-set of the course and will be available to answer questions about the Distillery, its history as the largest supplier of distilled spirits and the holder of the second largest inventory of aging American Whiskey in the world, and the brands themselves.

WHEN: 6-6:45 p.m.     Welcome Reception

            7 p.m.              Dinner

COST: $75 per person (excluding tax and gratuity)

Reservations are required and preferred to be made by calling 310.823.6395

A credit card number is required to hold reservations.