Checkers Downtown and Grey Goose Vodka are teaming up on Aug. 25 to present a special night for guests at the Los Angeles hotspot. Grey Goose Brand Ambassador and master mixologist Guillaume Jubien will serve as host of the exclusive dinner lead by Chef de Cuisine Dave Baker.
The meal will include five courses and begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. featuring the Motown Cocktail created by Jubien with support from the Checkers Downtown mixologist Tyler Dow and Youngs Market Company Key Account Specialist Matt Martinez tending bar.
The Motown Cocktail consists of Grey Goose Le Citron, Peach Liqueur, Passion Fruit Syrup and apple juice. The dinner will officially start after Jubien and Baker describe the cocktails and dishes and their distinct pairings. The five food courses from Checkers will be: Seared Japanese Hamachi with Chili oil and mango sashimi; Tempura Caledonian Prawns with grilled tofu and green bean salad, lemongrass vinaigrette; Crisp Confit Jidori Chicken with red curry risotto; Braised Natural Beef Shortribs with Napa cabbage slaw, ginger bbq glaze; and Valhrona Chocolate Panna Cotta with toasted hazelnuts and a cherry-balsamic glaze.
The dinner begins at 7 p.m. and has a fixed price of $80, not including tax and gratuity. If interested in making reservations, email Tyler Dow at tylerd@hiltoncheckers.com or call 213-891-0526.
Checkers Downtown is located at 535 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, Calif. 90071, and for more information, visit www.checkersdowntown.com.