Saturday, September 22
7 p.m.
Cantina Laredo in River North will hold an exciting Casa Dragones tequila dinner on Saturday, September 22 at 7 p.m. The first woman Maestra Tequilera, Bertha Gonzales Nieve, will be in attendance to discuss Dragones, her small batch, luxury brand spirit. A four course dinner, prepared by Executive Chef Damon Workman, will include ahi tuna ceviche, cantina salad with chipotle vinaigrette, choice of entree (pork tenderloin; lemon shrimp) and ancho chocolate cheesecake. Dinner guests will sip a variety of neat pours, enjoy paired Latin libations and Dragones merchandise will be given away.
Cantina Laredo’s tequila dinner is $69.99 per person (plus tax and gratuity). To make reservations, please call 312.955.0014.
Casa Dragones Tequila Dinner
First Course
Ahi Tuna Ceviche
Sparkling San Miguel – Casa Dragones Blanco, sparkling Brut, Q grapefruit
Second Course
Cantina Salad with chipotle vinaigrette
Dragones Coco – Casa Dragones Blanco and coconut water
Third Course
choice of entree
Dragon del Jardin – Casa Dragones Blanco, Monin honey, lemon juice, watermelon juice
Pork Tenderloin with Mole de Camote, roasted pineapple and garlic potatoes
or
Camarones con Lemon Artichoke Beure Bland, cilantro rice and spinach
Fourth Course
Ancho Chocolate Cheesecake
Coffee
To learn more about Bertha, visit here or here. Images, NBC News & Casa Dragones
