NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The Bower is pleased to host “Taste of Tequila,” a five-course dinner featuring Proximo Spirits – one of the oldest tequila brands in the U.S. – highlighting the Cristalino Portfolio of Tequila.
Showcasing season-forward dishes, Executive Chef Marcus Woodham invites visitors to indulge in a culinary & cocktail experience with a thoughtfully curated menu paired with craft tequila cocktails created by Beverage Director Mickey Mullins. Priced at $175 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) The menu follows:
First Course
Blue Corn Pupusa
Lobster escabeche and salsa verde
Pairing: Spring Fling
Second Course
Smoked Baby Corn Elote
Lime, chili, pickled red onion, cotija, and fried anchovies
Pairing: Centaur
Third Course
Octopus Chicharrones
Avocado, radish, orange, cilantro, crema, and chorizo dust
Pairing: Pa-scuze-me
Fourth Course
Roasted Goat Radiatore
Baja rubbed goat, spicy tomatillo broth, salsa seca, and queso fresco
Pairing: Mother Marg
Fifth Course
Salvadoran Quesadilla
Sesame seeds, espresso pudding, sweet leche, and honeycomb candy
Pairing: Creyente Azul Neat Pour
WHEN/WHERE: Taste of Tequila will take place on Wednesday, May 8, at 6:30 p.m. Reservations can be made on OpenTable or by calling (504) 582-9738. The Bower is located at 1320 Magazine St. in New Orleans.
