Las Vegas’ preeminent monthly dinner series, Culinary Road Trip, is back with Chef Scott Commings at the Downtown Grand Hotel and Casino.
With 9 successful destinations in 2017 in his rear view and a flair for the dramatic always under his chef’s toque, the Hell’s Kitchen season 12 champion has his sights set on making this globe-trotting, culinary night out more immersive than ever with greater destinations, bigger experiences, and more over-the-top tastes all served with a story and a smile. The 2018 journey begins with a return (in celebration of Mardi Gras) to the Crescent City of New Orleans on Tuesday, February 13th inside Freedom Beat.
New to this intimate monthly dinner series, designed to be family-style and interactive, is an all-you-can-drink option. Ideal for guests looking to pair each course with an authentic chaser and enjoy the monthly destination and chef just a little bit more.
New Orleans will be the first featured destination of 2018. In a city known for its genuine eatery, Chef Scott was determined to put in the extra hours to create a menu that unmistakably screams Big Easy while promising to deliver authentic tastes guaranteed to impress any palette.
Welcome Cocktail
Hurricane
Dark rum, passion fruit syrup, fresh lemon juice, orange slice and cherry
Beginnings
Crispy Oysters & Boudin Balls
House made boudin with whole grain mustard
Cocktail: Pimm’s Cup
Pimm’s #1, Lemonade, Sprite, Cucumber
Middles
Duo of Soft Shell Crab & Andouille Sausage Po Boys w/ okra fries
*featured item sold all month long
Cocktail: New Orleans Beer Flight
4 taster-size signature beers from the 504
Main
Coop’s Place Rabbit Jumbalaya
*featured item sold all month long
Cocktail: “Sazarac”
Absinthe, simple syrup, Peychaud’s Bitters, Rye Whiskey
Dessert
Mile High Pie
In addition to being paired with a regional beverage and dessert, passengers will also receive the first stamp of 2018 on their Culinary Road Trip Passport, the more Road Trip cities you visit, the more great rewards and dining experiences you will receive for future visits to the Downtown Grand.
2018 Culinary Road Trip Debut
- Tuesday, February 13th
- 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Freedom Beat inside The Downtown Grand
Unlike traditional dinner series, the Culinary Road Trip is designed for those who like good food, good music, and great fun. Advanced tickets for the first Culinary Road Trip are on sale now via EventBrite for just $38 per person and just $48 for all-you-can drink. Tickets are based on a first come, first serve basis. Plan your next delicious destination ahead of time by staying up to date with all future 2018 Culinary Road Trips at:
