Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Sip Smooth Local Spirits at José Andrés' Tysons Corner Getaway

Dining Room and Kitchen at America Eats Tavern

From our friends at America Eats Tavern...

America Eats Tavern to Host Whiskey & Rum Dinner

Sip smooth local spirits at José Andrés’ ode to classic American dining

On Sunday, June 5, the culinary team at José AndrésAmerica Eats Tavern will host an intimate dinner dedicated to local rum and whiskey, curated by The Whisk(e)y Library. For $150, guests can enjoy an exclusive cocktail reception followed by a six-course dinner with whiskey and rum pairings, highlighting seasonal and local ingredients and distillers. Six experts from the area’s top distilleries will guide guests through the profiles and history of whiskey and rum, including but not limited to:

• Ben Lyon, Owner & Master Distiller, Lyon Distillery
• Edgardo Zuniga, Owner & Master Distiller, Twin Valley Distillery
• John Foster, Director & Distiller, Smooth Ambler
• Max Hames, Assistant Distiller, OneEight Distilling


Please find complete menu & pairings below.

WHEN & WHERE: Sunday, June 5, 2016
Cocktail reception begins at 6 PM.
Dinner and tasting begins at 7 PM.
America Eats Tavern is located inside the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner at 1700 Tysons Blvd, McLean, Virginia

HOW: Tickets for the evening are $150 per person. To purchase tickets, visit https://nvite.com/AmericanWhiskey/dinner.

You must be at least 21 years of age to attend the event.

MENU:                                

• Softshell Crab, Sweet Corn and Ramp Chow Chow; paired with Raven Bourbon - Twin Valley, Rockville, MD
• Braised Ham Hock Served with “Boston Baked Bean” Stewed Peanuts and Brown Bread Crisp; paired with Revolution Rum, Smooth Ambler, WV
• Shrimp and Grits; paired with Unnamed Whiskey, Sherry Cask, One Eight Distilling
• Yohanan Farms Heirloom Chicken and Biscuits; paired with American Whiskey, Smooth Ambler, WV
• Foie Gras S’Mores; paired with Lyon Distillers overproof rum aged in French oak
• Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bar; paired with Lyon Distillers Dark Rum

ABOUT: José Andrés, the award-winning chef who introduced America to traditional Spanish tapas and championed the path of avant-garde cuisine in the U.S., offers his take on American classics at America Eats Tavern. Located at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner just outside Washington, DC, in McLean, Virginia, the restaurant celebrates local and regional flavors inspired by some of the country's most historic dishes.

For more information visit www.americaeatstavern.com or follow on Twitter & Instagram @americaeatstvrn or facebook.com/americaeatstavern.