Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Rum

A Dinner Guaranteed to Raise your Spirits

Join us at Calcasieu on the evening of Thursday, August 20th as Cork & Bottle hosts its very first Spirits Dinner featuring the super premium rums from Ron Zacapa, Oronoco and Ron Pampero.  Joining us as guest host will be Michael Martensen, Rum Ambassador for Diageo (that’s got to be one of the coolest job titles ever, “Hi, I’m a rum ambassador”).  Anyway, the dinner begins at 7:00 and costs only $60 a head for four courses and 4 super premium rums, including the newly released Ron Zacapa XO, perhaps one of the finest rums produced.  Also, we won’t let the cat out of the bag, but we’ve also lined up a VERY special take home gift for everyone at the dinner.

Why a rum dinner you ask?  Well, it makes sense for a number of reasons, the least of which being that the handcrafted, artisanal nature of these rums from South and Central America are perfect matches with the rustic elegance of Chef Donald Link’s food.  Certainly, though, you can’t argue with the fact that having a great meal with some of the finest rums produced isn’t a bad way to spend a Thursday night in August.

For more information, or to make a reservation, call Jon or Laurie at 504.483.6314.  Seats are limited to 40 people, don’t delay!

Cheers.

The menu:

Reception
Passed Hors D’oeuvres and a rum cocktail

First
Spinach Salad with Gruyere Beignets and Red Wine Vinaigrette
served with Oronoco Brazilian Mountain Cane Rum

Second
Grilled Cochon Butcher Andouille Smothered with Louisiana Chilies
served with Ron Pampero Aniversario

Third
Smothered Pork with Cabbage and Bacon Choucroute
served with Ron Zacapa Centenario 23yr and Ron Zacapa XO, 26 year

Finish
Fresh Fruit Tart
served with a special fresh fruit Oronoco Cocktail

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