To celebrate, Laguna and Botanist head bartender Jeff Savage will welcome Mexico City’s acclaimed speakeasy-style Hanky Panky cocktail bar, ranked 13th on the list of the 50 hottest bars. best in the world, for a collaborative dinner and cocktail experience.
The collaboration marks Fairmont Pacific Rim’s third year in an ongoing series that aims to offer immersive culinary experiences with renowned restaurants and bars from around the world. (Past guests have included Katana Kitten, recently named #4 in North America’s 50 Best Bars, and New York City’s SAGA.) Hanky Panky’s appearance also marks a continuation of its global streak of bar purchases.
On November 2 and 3, Laguna will accompany a six-course tasting menu filled with traditional Mexican flavors, including Laguna Lamb Barbacoa as well as sketchesa simple corn-based dish with aioli, epazote (a Mexican herb that one of his trusted local farmers is growing especially for him for the event) and queso fresco, the popular street food taken to the next level here with truffles.
The dishes will be accompanied by three cocktails created by Hanky Panky general manager Gina Barbachano and bartender David Negrete; and three from Botanist’s Savage.
On November 4, the Hanky Panky crew will team up with Grant Sceney, Fairmont Pacific Rim’s creative director of beverages, to deliver the Día de los Muertos cocktail experience at The Lobby Lounge & RawBar, complete with live music and entertainment others.
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