BACKSTAGE PASS Cocktail Dinner

4 Course menu by the Culinary and Beverage team of Vara Restaurant Concepts. Join RKDA Kitchen on Wednesday, January 29th with an inventive coursed cocktail paired dinner with Malabar Spiced Liqueur. Malabar is inspired by the legendary spice route of India. Centuries ago the Portuguese Admiral Vasco da Gama discovered the famed Spice Route to Indias Southwestern coast. The Malabar Coast, as it was known, was ruled by the mighty maharajas (kings). Malabar incorporates the finest spirits and complex spices including notes of cinnamon, cardamom and cloves. $71 inclusive of tax and gratuity. Opening act Yuzu Mint Raita & Crisp Papadums amuse bouche Crimson & Clover malabar, rum, lime, tamarind. act 1 Tuna Tataki heirloom tomato salsa Sundown Aperitif sparkling wine, Malabar, apple spiced, peychaud"s bitters, lemon, apple. act 2 Tikka Marsala Moules Frites pei mussels, butter, garlic, marsala, wine, tomato, ginger, basil, cilantro, yogurt, lemon, fries. Coconut Conundrum gin, malabar, coconut, lime, curry, sugar. Headliner Smoked Malabar Duck orange kecap glaze, many roots puree, braised greens. Promisa De La Tierra tequila, malabar, lemon, egg white, beet, cinnamon, mint. encore White Chocolate Malabar Creme Brulee seasonal fruit. Wonderland cacao nib washed malabar, vodka, peche de vigne liqueur, almond milk. Menu subject to change based on season and availability