Seminole Hard Rock Life August 2016 | Page 11

FOOD & DRINK Council Oak High West Distillery Dinner The High West Distillery meets Tampa Bay as Chef Dave Puatu and the Council Oak team constructed a pairing dinner on Thursday, July 28, featuring some of the best bourbons and rye whiskeys in the states. The evening started off with flavorful hors d’oeuvres including smoked salmon, rabbit confit and mini pastrami burgers. Dinner featured roasted Guinea Hen, smoked Rainbow Trout and Grilled Wagyu Hanger Steak paired with the limited release Yippee Ki-Yay. As guests indulged in their four course meal, they were engaged by the smooth R&B vocals of Josh Carroll. The eventful evening ended with each guest departing with a commemorative bottle of High West Double Rye. Roasted Guinea Hen High West Distillery Truffle Assortment 10