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Getting Smashed with Class – Cocktails and Cuisine at Encore

May 14, 2010 By: John Curtas Category: Chefs, Events, Food, Liquor/Liqueur/Libations

Theo Schoenegger and James Benson

Theo Schoenegger and James Benson
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The two best German and Irish Italian chefs in America

When you put master mixologists Steve Olson, Tony Abou-Ganim and Patricia Richards together at the same time, you can pretty much be assured that the good booze will be flowing.

Combine their talents with Italian nibbles from Theo Schoenegger and James Benson, and you have the booziest, funnest, and tastiest sippin’ seminar….ever.

It all took place beside the Encore pool and was packed with devotees of the cult of the cocktail. Surprisingly, the afternoon soiree was a remarkably sober affair for all the top shelf hooch being hand-crafted to a fare thee well.

Maybe that’s because Abou-Ganim’s acolytes are more interested in flavor, ingredients and technique than intoxication.

ELV of course, was only there to lap up the libations and plow through the potent potables.

And as you can see, the result of seven spectacular drinks before 5 PM wasn’t a pretty sight.

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2 Responses to “ Getting Smashed with Class – Cocktails and Cuisine at Encore ”

  1. # 1 Ty (That grumpy Canadian guy) Says:
    May 14th, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    Chef Theo is a genious. You are lucky to have him take care of you folks. He makes Encore live up to their name.
    Ol’ Blue Eye’s would be proud.
    - Ty.

  2. # 2 atdleft Says:
    May 15th, 2010 at 7:18 pm

    It’s been too long since the last time I was in Sinatra… I need to head back soon. Thanks for the reminder. :-)

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