Five-Star Cocktail Party at Addison

The Grand Del Mar continues its highly successful wine dinners program – offering guests the opportunity to sip unique wines paired with menus that elevate these featured wines to new heights.   Come experience a wonderful cooking experience with a local favorite, Chef Bradley at the Five-Star Cocktail Party at Addison.

This cooking class, inspired by Addison’s new Le Salon menu, has Chef William Bradley demonstrating the art of making canapés for an elegant cocktail party. You will learn how to prepare delicacies such as Poached Prawns with passion fruit; Gougères with mascarpone and olive oil; Pistachio and Cremini Gratin; and Braised Short Ribs with horseradish and chives. And what cocktail affair would be complete without a few libations? Addison mixologist, Mike Guest, shares signature cocktail recipes, and Wine Director Jesse Rodriguez pops a few bubbly favorites.

Chef Bradley’s is noted for his  contemporary French cuisine highlighted by the seasonal California ingredients that he scouts from local farms. “These pristine ingredients allow me to deliver explosive flavors to our guests at Addison,” says Chef Bradley.

Bradley’s culinary talents and his team leadership earned Addison both highly coveted Mobil Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond awards for 2010 and 2009 – the first and only restaurant in San Diego to receive these designations. Addison garnered a three-star review in the Los Angeles Times and was also named one of “America’s Best New Restaurants for 2007” by Esquire magazine. In addition, Bradley’s collaborative work with Wine Director Jesse Rodriguez on Addison’s wine program has contributed to prestigious kudos from Forbes.com, Wines & Spirits, Santé and Food & Wine. In 2009, Addison was awarded the Wine Spectator Grand Award, the highest honor for restaurant wine lists. Bradley has also been a featured guest chef on FOX5-TV, KFMB-TV and KUSI-TV.

Date:  Wednesday, March 24, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Price:  $75 per person, limited to 18 participants.  To make reservations for Five-Star Cocktail Party, call 858-314-1988.

The Grand Del Mar, 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, CA 92130 (map) 858-314-2000