The Chef’s Experience: A Rare Evening with Buffalo Trace

The Chef’s Experience: A Rare Evening with Buffalo Trace

Saturday, October 11 at 6:00 PM
The Prep Kitchen at Park Plaza Liquor & Deli

Join us for a truly exclusive night of culinary and whiskey excellence at The Chef’s Experience: A Rare Evening with Buffalo Trace. This five-course dinner pairs rare, allocated spirits from the Buffalo Trace portfolio with an inspired seasonal menu crafted by Executive Chef Rick Garcia and executed by our talented culinary team.

Doors open at 5:00 PM for a pre-dinner cocktail hour, where guests may enjoy a variety of beverages available for purchase. We kindly ask all attendees to arrive by 5:50 PM for a prompt start at 6:00 PM.

We are honored to host Drew Mayville, Master Blender for Buffalo Trace, whose presence will provide unique insight into the evening’s exceptional spirit pairings. Learn more about Drew’s legacy here.

Menu (Subject to Change)

Reception
Chef’s Choice Hors d’oeuvre
Paired with: Blanton’s Gold, PPLD Select

First Course
Sweet Chili Glazed Pork Belly
pickled fennel, parsnip purée, sesame
Paired with: E.H. Taylor Single Barrel, PPLD Select

Second Course
Butternut Squash Tortellini
spiced walnuts, crispy sage, brown butter sauce
Paired with: Van Winkle 13 Year Family Reserve Rye

Third Course
Snake River Wagyu NY Strip Loin
crispy pomegranate Brussels sprouts, roasted fingerling potato hash, bordelaise sauce
Paired with: George T. Stagg

Fourth Course
Roasted Fig Tart
almonds, orange, dulce de leche ice cream
Paired with: Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year

Beverage Options

In addition to the included pairings, a full drink menu will be available for purchase throughout the cocktail hour and dinner service, featuring:

• Handcrafted cocktails made with Buffalo Trace-produced spirits
  

• Additional pours of featured rare whiskeys
  

• Wine by the glass and bottle
  

• Beer and cider
  

• A selection of mocktails and non-alcoholic beer for guests who prefer alcohol-free options
  

Tickets: $200 + tax and 20% gratuity
Available in-store or online. Advance purchase required.
This event is expected to sell out quickly—secure your seat today!

Tickets are non-refundable.

Additional Highlights

Guests will have a rare opportunity to purchase bottles from the Sazerac and Buffalo Trace portfolio. Please note: availability will be extremely limited, and not all guests will be able to secure a bottle. Specific selections and quantities will not be announced until the evening of the event.

Important Notes:

• Must be 21+ to participate. Please enjoy alcohol responsibly.
  

• We can accommodate dietary restrictions related to allergies or medical conditions with a minimum of 1 week’s notice. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate dietary changes based on personal preferences.
  

• Seating is assigned. If you wish to sit with another party, we will do our best to accommodate requests, but no guarantees can be made. All seating requests are handled first-come, first-served.
  
  

Please inform us of any dietary or seating requests at the time of ticket purchase or by contacting our administrative office at (928) 541-9894 ext. 5 or admin@ppldaz.com.