SOL COCINA PRESENTS TEQUILA DINNER WITH SUPER PREMIUM CLASE AZUL

Final Tequila Dinner of 2010 to Showcase Exquisite Menu of Food & Drink | DEC 7

Newport Beach, CA - SOL Cocina Executive Chef Deborah Schneider has created a special menu of Coastal Mexican cuisine to complement the flavors of Clase Azul Tequila for the final tequila dinner of the year at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. A reception featuring a handcrafted Clase Azul Blanco margarita will be followed by a four-course dinner featuring Clase Azul Blanco and Reposado tequilas.

Aged in fine oak barrels, Clase Azul possesses distinct, smooth flavors and aromas, as well as an excellent balance over the palate. Produced and bottled in Jalisco, from 100% agave and twice distilled, Clase Azul tequila and SOL Cocina join in harmonious union.

Space is limited for this tequila dinner, offered for $80 per guest (excluding tax and gratuity). Seats must be reserved in advance by 949.675.9800 or emailing Nicole at Events@SolCocina.com.

SOL CLASE AZUL TEQUILA DINNER MENU

Tuesday, December 7, 2010
$80 per guest, plus tax & gratuity

6:30 – 7 PM reception
Deep-fried Coconut Calamari with Spicy Lime & Mango
CLASE AZUL BLANCO MARGARITA

first
White Sea Bass Ceviche with Habanero Chiles & Tropical Fruit, Camote, Papaya & Avocado
CLASE AZUL BLANCO

second
Roasted Poblano Chile Relleno with Garlic Shrimp, Mexican Cheeses & Arroz Verde
Fresh Tomato Salsa Diabla
CLASE AZUL REPOSADO / BLANCO

third
Adobo-Grilled Pork Ribs
Spicy Green Chile Macaroni & Cheese with Cotixa Cheese & Chicharron ~ Black Beans
CLASE AZUL REPOSADO

fourth
Coffee Granita with Whipped Cream, Organic Agave Syrup & Drizzle of Reposado Tequila, Callebaut Chocolate Bark and Chocolate-Cherry ~ Cinnamon Biscotti
CLASE AZUL REPOSADO

ABOUT SOL COCINA
SOL Cocina is a unique restaurant and bar celebrating traditional Baja cuisine with a fresh, modern interpretation. Designed to echo the expansive sea, sky, and desert of the Baja peninsula, SOL features old world charm juxtaposed with an urban comfort, including an open exhibition kitchen with counter seating for guests who like to see the bustling kitchen that mimics the Baja taco bar. SOL offers a decadent menu of the freshest seasonal ingredients and authentic Mexican flavors, along with a vibrant bar that honors the flavors of the Baja region with artisan tequilas and mezcals.

Located at 251 E. Pacific Coast Highway at Bayside Drive, on the Balboa Marina, SOL is open daily for Lunch (11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; TOUR de SOL tasting menu offered Mon-Fri 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.), Dinner (Sun-Wed 4:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Thurs-Sat 4:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.), Happy Hour (4 p.m. – 7 p.m. daily in the bar and patio), Late-Night Dining (11 p.m. – 1 a.m. Thurs-Sat), and Weekend Brunch (10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday & Sunday). Industry Hours offers 50% off cocktails, beer and wine to those with proper ID working in the hospitality industry (Sun-Weds 9 p.m.-midnight; Thurs-Sat 11 p.m.-close). Private Room available.

For more information, call 949-675-9800 or visit http://www.solcocina.com/