James Beard Cocktail Reception at Little Cleo’s

The James Beard Foundation is in town for the Taste America tour and they are making a stop at Little Cleo’s for an exclusive cocktail reception experience. This is the ultimate kick off event for Taste America and Little Cleo’s is doing it right!

What’s on the menu for the James Beard Cocktail Reception?

Cocktails

Drunken Panda | cucumber sake, dragon-fruit white tea syrup, chinese lager

Beet & Apple Margarita | juiced organic apple, red beet, fresh lime, anejo tequila, compressed apple

Subtle Menace | fords gin, vavasour sauvignon blanc, absinthe rinse

Tastes

Laughing Bird Shrimp Ceviche | avocado, tomatillo salsa, cuitlacoche crema

K.F.C. Korean Fried Chicken Wings | gochujang, pickled daikon, cucumber

Oyster Shooter | white ponzu, sea urchin, smoked salmon roe, green onion

Roasted Heirloom Cauliflower | harissa tahini, date, pistachio, dill

Berkshire Pork Crepinette | butcher’s whole grain mustard, pumpernickel, caramelized onion

Dessert

Coconut & Lime Macaroons

Sticky Toffee Pudding | hazelnut toffee

PB&J | profiterole, peanut butter cremeux, banana jam

Chocolate Almond Cake almond anglaise, chocolate

Tickets are available for $75 per person and need to be purchased in advance.