Rio Grill Announces THE Second Annual Agave Themed Dinner at Rio Grill Thursday, January 24th at 7:00 p.m.

Save the Date! On Thursday, January 24th, at 7 pm join Rio Grill in Carmel for the second annual Agave Themed Dinner. End Quote

Salinas, CA (1888PressRelease) January 07, 2013 - Mark your calendar for Thursday, January 24th, at 7 pm. In conjunction with Del Maguey Mezcal, the Rio Grill located at 101 The Crossroads Blvd in Carmel, General Manager Joe Valencia announced today Rio Grill's second annual Agave Themed Dinner in the wonderful Santa Fe Room.

The Facts:
• Thursday, January 24, 2013
• Start time 7pm
• Cost $75 per person
• Space is limited
• Reservations required (831) 625-5436
• Dinner will be held at Rio Grill at 101 Crossroads Blvd. in Carmel

The Talent
• Guest Chefs Sean Yontz & Martin Garcia From El Diablo (Denver, CO)
• Restaurant Consultant Tommy Birdwell (Houston, TX)
• Chef Cy Yontz, Sous Chef Eduardo Coronel, and Barman Eddie Banaszek From Rio Grill
• And Our Host Ron Cooper Owner of Del Maguey

The Menu:
• Confit of Texas Bobwhite quail tamale with roasted chestnut masa, date mole , Chichicapa crema and "An Introduction To Mezcal" with Del Maguey Chichicapa
• Poblano pesto-horseradish crusted sturgeon with clabber cream and braised pistachio-sweet potato hash and Oaxacan Limonada with Del Maguey Vida
• Smoked lamb tenderloin with white beans, mustard cracklins and arbol-mint gremolata with Spicy Blood Orange Mezcalrita with Del Maguey San Luis Del Rio
• Tender belly Berkshire pork trotter and crisp ears with poached quail egg, Verde Farms cilantro pipian and radishes and Del Maguey Pechuga
• The Finale! El Rey Venezuelan tort with peanut butter ice cream, "Oreo" crumble and Del Maguey Crema custard and an Adult Milkshake with Del Maguey Crema de Mezcal.

Background On Rio Grill:
Chef Yontz' creative American dishes are some of the most flavorful, colorful and vibrant on the Monterey Peninsula and celebrate flavor in every mouthwatering bite!

In addition to the main dining room at Rio Grill, there is a comfortable lounge and full bar serving refreshing libations including the restaurant's famous "Rio Rita." The bar is lined with colorful caricatures of local faces and celebrities. Bar patrons can also order from the full menu while sitting by the fireplace or at the bar. Rio Grill's award-winning wine list features more than 160 labels including a ton of local wineries and an extensive selection available by the glass.

28 Years of Winning Awards! Rio Grill has won reader's choice awards and inspired food critics from the San Francisco Examiner, San Jose Mercury News and all of the local press to sing its praises. Awards include: "Best Restaurant in Monterey County ", "Best Restaurant to Meet People", "Best American Restaurant", and "Best Wines by the Glass." Menu highlights include entrees from the wood-burning grill and oak wood smoker, as well as the chef's daily creations featuring fresh fish, and pasta.

For more information on Rio Grill please call (831) 625-5436 or go to http://www.riogrill.com/. The restaurant opens for lunch every day at 11:30 and serves straight through until 10:00 PM. Rio also serves a great brunch on Sundays from 11:30 - 4:00PM.

Press Contact: Marci Bracco (831) 747-7455

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