October 16, 2015
The evening will start with a cocktail hour featuring tray passed appetizers, live flamenco music, a Day of the Dead alter and craft mezcal cocktails. Guest will then be served a 5-course menu, featuring an amuse, two dishes from each chef, an intermezzo course, and one collaborative dessert. Each course will be expertly paired by Fernando Gaxiola of Baja Wine + Food, who has curated a menu of the best of Baja wines from Adobe Guadalupe, Lomita, Finca La Carrodilla and Vena Cava Vinícola.
Dia De Los Muertos is a very special holiday in Mexico honoring those that have passed with a positive and happy celebration. Altars are a very important part of the holiday, built to honor the souls of the dead.
"I believe that the beauty of celebrating those who have passed before us through the art of food and beverage is awesome," said Fernando Gaxiola of Baja Wine + Food. "To place upon an altar a favorite food or dessert of a loved one that has passed with the belief that it summons their soul/energy and to remember, honor them in this manner is very moving and in my opinion a very beautiful custom."
"I believe that the beauty of celebrating those who have passed before us through the art of food and beverage is awesome," said Fernando Gaxiola of Baja Wine + Food. "To place upon an altar a favorite food or dessert of a loved one that has passed with the belief that it summons their soul/energy and to remember, honor them in this manner is very moving and in my opinion a very beautiful custom."
Tickets to the Day of the Dead Baja Dinner are $125 per person. The full menu is included below Secure your reservations by calling the Grant Grill at (619) 744-2077.
The Grant Grill Día de los Muertos Collaborative Baja 5 Course Wine Dinner Menu
Cocktail Hour (6-7pm)Huitlacoche Empanada (veggie w/ cheese)
Ceviche Mixto Tostada, Centollo Crab Aioli
Spider Crab, Sea Urchin Shooter
5 Course Dinner (7-9pm)
Amuse - Smoked Pork Belly
First Course - Generosa Clam Tiradito, Yuzu Ginger, Chapulin Hondashi, Sea Bean (Chef Flor) paired with Vena Caba Espumoso Rose 2013
The Grant Grill Día de los Muertos Collaborative Baja 5 Course Wine Dinner Menu
Cocktail Hour (6-7pm)Huitlacoche Empanada (veggie w/ cheese)
Ceviche Mixto Tostada, Centollo Crab Aioli
Spider Crab, Sea Urchin Shooter
5 Course Dinner (7-9pm)
Amuse - Smoked Pork Belly
First Course - Generosa Clam Tiradito, Yuzu Ginger, Chapulin Hondashi, Sea Bean (Chef Flor) paired with Vena Caba Espumoso Rose 2013
Second Course - Persimmons, Pomegranite Sumac, Baja Cheese, Wild Arugula (Chef Mark) paired withLomita Cursi, 2014
Third Course - Baja Spiny Lobster, Roasted Fall Pumpkin and Squashes, Chorizo (Chef Mark) paired with Adobe Guadalupe Gabriel 2012
Intermezzo - Pitaye (dragon fruit), Hibiscus Sorbet (both)
Fourth Course - Mole Negro 12hr Duck, Yam Chochoyote, Compressed Asparagus, Marygolds (Chef Flor) paired with Finca la Carrodilla Tempranilllo 2012
Fifth Course - Pan De Muerto, Oaxaca Chocolate, Gelato (flavor TBD) (Chef Flor) paired with a cocktail created by Jeff Josenhans
Third Course - Baja Spiny Lobster, Roasted Fall Pumpkin and Squashes, Chorizo (Chef Mark) paired with Adobe Guadalupe Gabriel 2012
Intermezzo - Pitaye (dragon fruit), Hibiscus Sorbet (both)
Fourth Course - Mole Negro 12hr Duck, Yam Chochoyote, Compressed Asparagus, Marygolds (Chef Flor) paired with Finca la Carrodilla Tempranilllo 2012
Fifth Course - Pan De Muerto, Oaxaca Chocolate, Gelato (flavor TBD) (Chef Flor) paired with a cocktail created by Jeff Josenhans
