Events / Dinner

La Gran Cocina Latina

Fri, April 20, 2018

7:00 PM
The Beard House
Member Price: $135 Public Price: $175 Phone: 212.627.2308
Cancellation and Food Allergy Policy

Lorena Garcia

Chica at the Venetian Las Vegas

Only the exuberance of Las Vegas can match the robust and exciting flavors of Lorena Garcia’s Venezuelan cuisine. A lauded cookbook author and television personality, Garcia celebrates her heritage through her signature style of inventive and vibrant takes on classic Latin American flavors, with more than just a hint of Vegas flare.

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Menu

Hors d’Oeuvre

Housemade Anise–Piloncillo Asado Negro Arepitas with Braised Short Rib, Queso Fresco, and Brazilian Pico de Gallo

Florida Stone Crab–Crispy Corn Tostadas with Smoked Avocado, Watermelon Radishes, Young Shiso Leaves, and Osetra Imperial Golden Caviar

Cubanito Sandwiches with Mojo-Marinated Pork, Smoked Ham, Dijon Mustard, Swiss Cheese, and Housemade Pickles on Pressed Sweet Rolls

Cheese Bread and Flavored Arepitas with Housemade Nata Butter and Assorted Bean Spreads

Avinyó Reserva Brut Cava NV

Tonka Bean Old Fashioneds with Duke Kentucky Straight Bourbon, Atlántico Reserva Rum, Tiki Bitters, and Spun Sugar–Pork Belly Garnish

Dinner

Ceviche > Sushi-Grade Market Fish with Santa Barbara Sea Urchin, Leche de Tigre, Avocado, Pomegranate, Cucumbers, Radishes, Cilantro, Canchita, and Purple Sweet Potato

Kiwi–Arugula Pisco Punch with Sirop Ananas, Maraschino Liqueur, and Basil–Lime Carbonated Grapes

Sweet Plantain Soup with Seared Foie Gras, Spiced Crème Fraîche, Pickled Fresno Chiles, and Green Plantain Crumble

Quebrada del Chucao Brut Nature Sidra Espumante 2016

Char-Grilled Peruvian Octopus with Crispy Quinoa, Aji Amarillo Sauce, Blistered Padrón Peppers, and Spicy Pico de Gallo

Telmo Rodriguez Mountain Blanco Dry Moscatel 2015

Aged Beef New York Strip Steak with Banana Leaf–Steamed Venezuelan Tamale and Chanterelle Mushroom Chimichurri

Finca Adalgisa Malbec 2011

Palate Cleanser > Granita

Marquesa de Chocolate > Rich Chocolate Mousse with Espresso-Soaked Graham Crackers and Crema Ice Cream

Lorena’s Buñuelos > Housemade Ricotta–Lemon Zest Doughnuts with Dulce de Leche–White Chocolate Reduction and Berry Compote

Duke Grand Cru Reserve Cocktail with Santa Teresa 1796 Solera Rum, Cocchi Vermouth di Torino, Amontillado Sherry, Aromatic Bitters, and Spiced Crema

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