Join Martell Cognac Pairing Dinner With A Panoramic View At La Valencia

Join fellow cognac enthusiasts for an extra-special Martell Cognac pairing dinner set to panoramic Pacific ocean views at La Valencia Hotel’s Mediterranean Room, on Tuesday, February 28th. Martell is the oldest French cognac house, dating back to 1715, and was served on the Orient Express and the wedding of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Grace Kelly.

Martell Cognac Pairing Dinner La Valencia

Executive Chef Fabian Aceves has prepared a three-course dinner, with Martell Global Ambassador Christophe Pienkowski guiding guests through each pairing.

Martell Cognac Pairing Dinner Highlight

Highlights of the pairing menu include Langoustine Tartare (with citrus aguachile, fresno chile, Buddah’s Hand and cara cara curd) and Martell Cognac VS 80; Roasted Duck Breast (with cider-braised turnips, potato leek crisp, candied kumquat, caraway jus, spruce oil) and Martell Cognac VSOP 80; and Herbs de Provence-crusted Lamb Chop (with rhubarb butter, mustard onions, artichoke, smoked celeriac puree, pithivier, rosemary oil) and Martell Cognac VSOP Blue Swift 80. Plus, a decadent chocolate soufflé and Martell Cognac Cordon Bleu Grand Classic 80.

Seating is very limited and tickets ($225) can be purchased via OpenTable here (select experiences).

La Valencia Hotel is located at 1132 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA 92037.

See you there, San Diego!

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