CAFE del REY will host Buffalo Trace, the world’s most decorated distillery located in Frankfort, Kentucky, for an evening of libations and rustic Mediterranean inspired fare. Executive Chef Chuck Abair’s four-course prix-fixe menu ($85*) focuses on hearty cuts of meat—like braised rabbit and wild boar—paired with locally sourced seafood. Thoughtfully paired with each course, a representative from Buffalo Trace Distillery will guide you through the bourbon tastings and sample a selection of Buffalo Trace Bourbon cocktails including an ElegantManhattan, Buffalo Negara, and Herb and Saint Original Sazerac. The four-course prix-fixe dinner includes dishes such as:
Smoked Trout with potato salad, pickled vegetables, and watercress
Bourbon Pairing – Eagle Rare Single Barrel Bourbon 10 year
Pan Roasted Sea Bass with crayfish, mushroom ragout, kale, and cayenne oil
Bourbon Pairing – Buffalo Trace Bourbon
Braised Rabbit with black-eyed peas, trinity, and braising greens
Bourbon Pairing – E.H. Taylor 100 Proof Whiskey
Wild Boar with grits, ham hocks, squash, and okra
Bourbon Pairing– Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon
Blackberry and Pecan Pie with savory ice cream, and whiskey sauce
Bourbon Pairing– Buffalo Trace “White Dog”
Thursday, March 6, 7-9 pm; cocktail reception begins at 6:15 pm; 4451 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292; reservations are required: 310.823.6395
