Girls’ night out at Sol Cocina: Monthly tequila pairing dinners (Azuñia Tequila)

azuniapr — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:20:44 +0000

If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary, a little beyond the typical, “Let’s meet for cocktails,” girls night out, tryReconsider Tequila, the new tequila pairing dinner series by Sol Cocina in Newport Beach. Forget everything you think you know about “shots and margaritas.” Reconsider Tequila is a new way of looking at what many Americans view as a very one-dimensional beverage. Held on a Wednesday every month in Sol’s intimate and private “La Cava” room, Reconsider Tequila dinners are a great opportunity to chill out and enjoy a leisurely dinner with your girl group. Plus, only $50 per person (before tax and gratuity) covers all of your tequila and food for the evening, a fantastic value for this offbeat treat.

The evening starts out with tray passed appetizers and a “design your own tequila cocktail” bar (don’t worry, you’ll be assisted by one of Sol’s expert mixologists), giving guests the opportunity to sample and mingle before sitting down. Next, Sol Cocina Executive Chef Deborah “Deb” Schneider works closely with any one of Sol’s 80 tequila partners to perfectly pair a prix fix five-course meal of contemporary and gourmet interpretations of Baja street cuisine with top shelf tequila, such as OC local upstart brand, Azunia. Deb walks the group through each course, explaining and describing the menu selections in the way that only “The reigning queen of San Diego chefs,” (Bon Appetit Magazine) can. Chef Schneider’s obvious passion for Baja cuisine and her unassuming surfer-girl attitude are part of the evening’s charm. You’ll also receive expert descriptions on the Mexican art of tequila making and walk away with a new appreciation and understanding of the complexity and flavor of tequila blanca, tequila reposado and tequila anejo. Not to give away too much, but would you ever think you’d be pairing tequila with a rich chocolate dessert? What’s more, did you ever think you would like it? By the end of the meal, not only will you be sipping straight tequila like fine wine, you’ll be tempted to invite Chef Schneider to your next girls’ night out!

SOL Cocina is located at 251 E. Coast Highway in Newport Beach and is open daily for Lunch (11 a.m. -.4:30 p.m.), Dinner (4:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.), Happy Hour (3 p.m. – 6 p.m. daily), Late-Night Dining (11 p.m. – 1 a.m. Thurs-Sat), and Weekend Brunch (10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday). Private Room available.

For more information, call 949.675.9800 or visit http://www.solcocina.com/

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Join SOL Cocina & Azuñia Tequila for a “Twist on Tequila”

azuniapr — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:44:18 +0000

This will be a Unique Evening of Tequila & Food Pairings led by the Executive Chef, Deborah Schneider, and the Owners of Azuñia Tequila. The food will be matched with 100% Blue Agave Azunia Platinum, Reposado and Anejo Tequilas and Authentic Cocktails.

$50 per person
to purchase tickets email
jennifer@solcocina.com

Tray Passed Appetizers
~rolled pork taquitos with guacamole & spicy guava glaze~
~tostadas with vegetable ceviche & salsa limon~
~black fig stuffed with blue cheese & piloncillo chipotle glaze~
~paired with Azunia cocktail~

First Course
~salad of avocado, borrego valley ruby grapefruit, jicama & fresh herb-crema dressing & fried sage~
~paired with Azunia platinum blanco tequila~

Second Course
~fresh dungeness crab cake surrounded by white corn chowder ‘frico’~
~paired with Azunia reposado tequila~

Third Course
~grilled lamb loin tacos ‘borracho’ with tomatillo salsa,
arroz verde, black beans, red onion & habanero pickle~
~paired with Azunia añejo tequila~

Dessert
~chocolate crepa filled with chocolate mousse, served with dulce de leche sauce, cinnamon crema & fresh fruit~
~paired with Azunia añejo tequila~

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Girls’ night out at Sol Cocina: Monthly tequila pairing dinners (Azuñia Tequila)

Join SOL Cocina & Azuñia Tequila for a “Twist on Tequila”