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Garrison Brothers Bourbon Dinner at Phoenix City Grille

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Join Phoenix City Grille for an exclusive Garrison Guadalupe five-course pairing dinner hosted by Garrison Brothers Distillery Master Distiller Donnis Todd. As guests enjoy each course crafted specifically to enhance the pairings, Todd will explain each sip, which include the Distillery’s top-tier selections. Seating begins at 6:00 p.m. and reservations are required. Cost is $150 per person (plus tax and 20% gratuity), and reservations can be made by calling 602-266-3001. 

Welcome cocktail: 
Do the Dew Old Fashion (honeydew, Garrison bitters-flavored cotton candy, Luxardo and local citrus)

Course One
Citrus Thyme Roasted Beets with Crow’s Dairy feta, local dates, basil oil, Sunkissed strawberries, local pistachios, arugula and bourbon barrel-aged balsamic
Pitch Please Single Barrel from Pitch Scottsdale

Course Two
Corey’s House Cured Pork Belly with spiced carrot puree, Meyer lemon fennel pollen vinaigrette, spicy pickled fennel and candied almonds 
An exclusive specialty pour to be announced at the dinner 
 

Course Three
Lamb Lollipop served with Ramona Farms tepary bean ragout, piquillo coulis, mint chimichurri and spiced cashews
Cowboy  Bourbon

Course Four
Braised Prime Short Rib with bourbon barrel-aged maple Japanese yams, asparagus, Dr. Pepper gastrique, and hazelnut Garrison barrel char
Laguna Madre Bourbon

Course Five
Basil Sweet Biscuit with strawberries, bourbon strawberry jam, Chantilly cream, lemon zest and strawberry balsamic reduction 
Guadalupe Bourbon

Earlier Event: September 12
Magnum's 19th Anniversary Event
Later Event: September 19
Chefstreams: Danielle Leoni