Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Dinner Series
Tales of the Cocktail Announces the 2009 Spirited Dinner Series
Presented By Imbibe Magazine and St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
“The Spirited Dinners provide an excellent opportunity to not only explore the finest cuisine that New Orleans has to offer, but also to discover firsthand the exciting potential of pairing cocktails with food.”
-Robert Hess, host of “The Cocktail Spirit” on SmallScreenNetwork.com
June 7, 2009–Tickets are now on sale for Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Dinners. Buy your tickets now for a night of dinner pairings presented at 25 New Orleans restaurants. The Spirited Dinners will take place Thursday, July 9, 2009 during the 7th annual cocktail and culinary festival, Tales of the Cocktail. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to dine in style at New Orleans’ finest for an experience that takes pairing to the next level.
Each Spirited Dinner will have a distinctive menu with a range of cuisine from appetizers to desserts, served along with extraordinary cocktails of all variations and flavors. At each spirited dinner, a team of authors, mixologists, and bar-chefs have worked alongside New Orleans’ most prestigious restaurants to bring you a unique and exciting menu. Spirited Dinner guests will learn mixing and pairing techniques straight from the menu designers. To further enrich your experience, these creators will be on-hand for advice on anything food or cocktail.
In order to ensure an intimate dining experience, space has been limited and reservations are required. Spirited Dinners combine quality service, remarkable menus, and an unforgettable encounter in the heart of New Orleans. At $85 – $100 per person, Spirited Dinners will include a fabulous four to six course meal, tax, tip, and a paired cocktail with each course.
For a list of Spirited Dinner menus, please visit www.TalesoftheCocktail.com. The list of participating restaurants and contact information is provided below. To make reservations, call your favorite New Orleans restaurant today.
Reserving your seat at Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Dinners Series will not only support the restaurant industry, but will also raise the spirits of New Orleans. Make your toast to our great city on Thursday, July 9, 2009.
About Tales of the Cocktail
Tales of the Cocktail is an internationally acclaimed festival of cocktails, cuisine and culture held annually in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event brings together the best and brightest of the cocktail community
About the New Orleans Culinary and Cultural Preservation Society
The New Orleans Culinary and Cultural Preservation Society is a non-profit organization committed to preserving the unique culture of dining and drinking in New Orleans and the storied bars and restaurants that have contributed to the city1s world-wide culinary acclaim. This organization supports members of the hospitality industry through education and the production of events like Tales of the Cocktail and, most recently, Trails of the Cocktail, a scholarship program for emerging talent in the New Orleans cocktail industry.
Every summer spirits from around the world descend on America’s most soulful city. This summer will be no different as Tales of the Cocktail returns. Join us for a spirited schedule of cocktails, cuisine, and culture that will stir even the most idle of souls.
For more information on Tales of the Cocktail, visit www.TalesoftheCocktail.com and register to receive email updates, ticket-sales announcements and to view the exciting line-up of events and celebrity presenters for 2009. TICKETS ON SALE NOW.
