Tales of the Cocktail Announces the 2009 Spirited Dinner Series

– Emeril’s Delmonico to Feature Renowned Absinthe Historian Ted Breaux and Cocktail Writer Jenny Adams –

June 7, 2009 – Tickets are now on sale for Tales of the Cocktail’s Spirited Dinners. Buy your tickets now for a night of dinner pairings presented at 25 New Orleans restaurants. The Spirited Dinners will take place Thursday, July 9, 2009 during the 7th annual cocktail and culinary festival, Tales of the Cocktail. You won’t want to miss the opportunity to dine in style at New Orleans’ finest for an experience that takes pairing to the next level.

Each Spirited Dinner will have a distinctive menu with a range of cuisine from appetizers to desserts, served along with extraordinary cocktails of all variations and flavors. At each spirited dinner, a team of authors, mixologists, and bar-chefs have worked alongside New Orleans’ most prestigious restaurants to bring you a unique and exciting menu. Spirited Dinner guests will learn mixing and pairing techniques straight from the menu designers. To further enrich your experience, these creators will be on-hand for advice on anything food or cocktail.

In order to ensure an intimate dining experience, space has been limited and reservations are required. Spirited Dinners combine quality service, remarkable menus, and an unforgettable encounter in the heart of New Orleans. At $85 - $100 per person, Spirited Dinners will include a fabulous four to six course meal, tax, tip, and a paired cocktail with each course.

For information on Emeril’s Delmonico’s Spirited Dinner menu, please click here. For reservations, call 504-525-4937.

Tales of the Cocktail is an internationally acclaimed festival of cocktails, cuisine and culture held annually in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event brings together the best and brightest of the cocktail community. For more information, please visit www.TalesoftheCocktail.com.

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