NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Bower has partnered with Girolamo Luxardo, the Italian liqueur factory and one of the oldest European firms producing liqueurs and spirits, for an exclusive four-course dinner pairing during Tales of the Cocktail®2024. This special event will highlight a thoughtfully curated menu by The Bower’s Executive Chef Marcus Woodham paired with creative Luxardo libations by Mixologist Nicolas Torres of San Francisco’s acclaimed cocktail den, True Laurel.
Priced at $100 per person (excluding tax & gratuity), visitors will experience a delightful fusion of flavors and the art of mixology. The menu follows:
Welcome Glass
2023 280 Hybrid Rosé
First Course
Duck Liver Mousse
Luxardo cured Sugar Roots Farm egg yolk, fig mostarda, and crusty focaccia
Pairing: Luxardo Sour Cherry Gin, Amontillado, Fig Leaf
Second Course
Scallop
Artichoke and peach agrodolce, Luxardo liqueur, and black farro
Pairing: Luxardo Dry Gin, Rice Paddy Herb, 280 Koji Pinot Noir, and Limoncello,
Third Course
Radiatore
Spicy Little Neck clams, nduja, basil and sunflower seed pesto, Pecorino Romano, and aged balsamic vinegar
Pairing: Calvados, Basil, Luxardo Bitter Bianco & Rosso, Spiced Pear, Verjus
Fourth Course
Espresso Budino
Luxardo amaretto and orange sponge cake, creme de cacao, and Luxardo cherries
Pairing: TL Carajillo with Luxardo Espresso, Coffee, Vanilla, Scotch, Salt
WHEN/WHERE: The Bower and Luxardo Spirited Dinner will take place Thursday, July 25, at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite. The Bower is located at 1320 Magazine St. in New Orleans.
