The city has been poppin’ lately with special dining experiences — monthly R&D dinners, beer pairing competitions, VIP vegan pop-ups, etc.
Coming up on Thursday, March 20: an exclusive five-course vegan wine dinner at The National, 98 E. Congress St.
Beginning at 6:30 p.m., and in the darkly lit dining area between the cafe and Wooden Tooth Records, Chef Christian Padilla will serve a seasonal menu paired with wines curated by local wine guru Josh Osteen.
“Some of the dishes on the menu will be locally sourced — nopal, tartar, squash, carpaccio, a beet agua chile,” said Padilla. “And, a special vegan dessert curated by our local baker.”
“I’m just very excited to share with you some perfectly paired wines — animal-friendly — for every single course,” Osteen added. “Looking forward to seeing you!”
Tickets are $150 per person and can be purchased online.
Vegan Wine Dinner Menu
First Course
- Nopal Tartare – blue corn crackers, poor man’s caviar, and jalapeño dust
- Paired with Müller-Ruprecht – Orange Resiling
Second Course
- Squash Carpaccio – coconut matcha, pickled Fresno chile. micro cilantro, and citrus cashew crema
- Paired with Elvio Tintero – Rosato
Third Course
- Beet Agua Chile – peach ju mint, sorrel, chiletepin, and cucumber
- Paired with Tâcherons – Chardonnay
Fourth Course
- Mushroom Birria Relleno – almond queso fresco, black garlic bread crumbs, and pickled red onion
- Paired with Upwell – Pinot Noir
Fifth Course
- Mexican Mocha Mousse – tofu-based, cayenne, espresso, dark chocolate
- Paired with Abbondanza – Montepulciano d’ Abruzzo
Get your tickets soon because seating is limited!
National is located at 98 E. Congress St. For more information and to purchase your tickets, visit eventbrite.com.
