Tequila has the reputation of being the drink of experiences best forgotten. But there is a new era of tequila upon us. Karma Tequila wants to introduce you instead to tequila as the elegant spirit of unique tastes and sensations that you will want to remember. The creators of Karma Tequila understand that there there are a lot of choices of tequila on the market, so the challenge becomes “standing out.” They feel confident, after years of working on perfecting the taste of Karma Tequila, that they truly have something different on their hands. A wonderfully unique, subtly flavored, perfectly aged, amazing to the taste “something different.” And it is true. You have to taste Karma to discover the smooth, deliciously different taste of ‘the new’ tequila.
Season 5 Fan Favorite Top Chef Favio Viviani and Master Mixologist Jacopo Falleni.
So, what better way to do this than to team up with Fabio Viviani (Top Chef) at his own restaurant, Firenze Osteria, for a unique food and tequila pairing, where this new, organic tequila delighted the most discriminating of palates, and the imaginary cocktails by Fabio’s longtime friend and Firenze Osteria co-owner, award-winning master mixologist Jacopo Falleni, created a whole new way to enjoy tequila…and pair it with Italian food!
”Fabio calls his North Italian style of ‘comfort food’, “the new, old Italian”. See below for dishes that were paired with imaginative Karma Tequila cocktails that were created to accompany this fine Italian cuisine and showed that Karma Tequila has broken the bounds and expanded that which tequila has always been known for.
Karma Tequila in the Community
The founders of Karma Tequila, Britney Huinker, Devin Semler and Gary Eisenberger believe in karma, the principle where each person is rewarded or punished according to that person’s deeds in life. Upon this belief, they founded a non-profit organization in 2006 called the Kids Courage Foundation. Kids Courage is dedicated to offering hope and financial support for critically ill children and their families. Funds are raised through various events and angel donations with 100 percent of the finances raised going directly to the children and families. For more information, visit www.kidscourage.org.
Firenze Osteria
"After Chelsea"s Kit Wallace (rt) and Edmond Coblentz enjoy the Ginger Pomegranate Karmargarita at the Karma Tequila event at Firenze Osteria.
Located near Universal Studios, Firenze Osteria is setting the standard for Italian cuisine in Los Angeles, and it is a huge favorite among Angelinos. Menu items include homemade pastas, dry-aged meats, imported cheeses, organic vegetables and an extensive wine list and unique martinis by award-winning Mixologist, Jacopo Falleni. Firenze Osteria also provides private dining and catering so you can visit Italy without even needing a passport. Firenze Osteria is located at 4212 Lankershim Blvd in Touluca Lake. For reservations or to see the full menu, call 818.760.7081 or visit www.firenzeosteria.com.
Fabio Viviani
The Karma Tequila cocktail creations of Jacopo Falleni
Fabio Viviani, executive chef and owner of Firenze Osteria and Fan Favorite on Top Chef Season 5, was born in Florence, Italy and began his culinary career at the age of twelve. Fabio later attended Italy’s Instituto Professionale per Servizi Alberghieri in Florence, focusing on advanced Tucson and regional cooking continues to act as a consultant to several Florentine restaurants to promote Tuscan fusion cuisine and has been a personal chef to several Italian celebrities.
Viviani recently published his first cookbook, The Café Firenze Cookbook, Food and Drink Recipes from the Tuscan Sons, with long time friend and business partner, Jacopo Falleni.
For more information, go to www.KarmaTequila.com.
Karma Tequila is all-natural, organic and produced from 100 percent hand-picked blue agave grown in the Mexican highlands of Jalisco. The distillery in Atotonilco El Alto, Jalisco, Mexico, and is family owned and operated utilizing traditional distilling methods that have been passed down from generation to generation for over 70 years. Karma Tequila is handmade in small batches through a triple-distilled process ensuring a complete balance in taste and smoothness. Karma’s US based headquarters are located in North Hollywood.
Menu for the evening paired these delicious dishes by Viviani, with Karma cocktails by Falleni…
First Course:
Grilled Toscana, Smoked Speck & Eggplant
Karmati Cocktail
Second Course:
Trofie Pasta, Wild Mushroom Burro, Pecorino Cheese
Ginger Pomegranate Karmargarita
Third Course:
Roasted Citrus Branzino
Karmacole Cocktail
Fourth Course
Grilled Pork Tenderloin
Tranquility Karma Cocktail
Fifth Course:
Tequila Zambaione with Fresh Berries and Bomboloni
Balsamic Karma Martini
