Chef Shannon Bard and Tequila Sommelier, Sergio Ramos are at it again with another great Tequila Dinner planned for November at Zapoteca restaurant in Portland, Maine on November 18 at 6:30 p.m. The five-course dinner will be paired with several varieties of Patron, the award-winning tequila that has been recognized with many awards including the "Five Star Diamond" award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.
The five-course menu includes:
The first course
Gordita Dorada con Huevo de Cordoniz, Golden Quail Egg Gordita, House Made Mexican Chorizo, Frisee, Queso Fresco, Smoked Red Chile Sauce paired with Zapoteca's specialty cranberry sage margarita.
The second course
Sopa del Calabaza Oaxaquena. Oaxacan and Orange Spiced Pumpkin Soup, Chocolate Chile Bolillo Crisp. This course will be paired with Patron Silver.
The third course
Cielo- Pato Magret en Mole de Higo. Pan Seared Duck Breast, Fig--Nut Mole, Blind Tamale and Crisp Greens paired with Patron Reposado.
The fourth course
Tierra, Duo de Venado, Chile Rubbed Venison, House Made Venison Sausage, Oaxacan Red Mole, Huitlacoche Flan, Grilled Mushrooms and paired with Patron Anejo.
The fifth course
Dessert and will be Pudin de Canela which is canela bread pudding with ancho caramel sauce and spiced whipped cream paired with Gran Patron Platinum.
"Sergio Ramos, our manager, is the only tequila sommelier in the Northeast and has completed the first phase of tequila expert class 'T' certification by the Tequila Regulatory Council of Mexico and is endorsed by the association of tequila from Mexico. He loves to share his knowledge of tequila and great Mexican cuisine which I know will be a treat for our guests," said Shannon Bard, Executive Chef and Owner of Zapoteca.
Tickets are $75 for the tequila dinner and seats are limited so please call the restaurant today to make your reservation at 207-772-8242.
Jeffrey Dale Starr is a tequila enthusiast, oil painter, and owner of mobile software company Purple Falcon.
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