About this Event
Join us at Caliente Grill for Preserve & Fermented, an intimate pairing dinner that explores the beauty of time, technique, and transformation through food and drink.
The evening begins with a welcome tasting of Caliente Grill’s exclusive Club Barrel Select, offering guests a rare opportunity to experience our signature spirit and prepare the palate for what follows.
From there, guests will enjoy a thoughtfully curated four-course dinner, highlighting preservation and fermentation techniques — from curing and pickling to koji, sourdough, fermented fruits, and carefully curated proteins — paired with handcrafted mezcal cocktails and tastings designed to complement each course.
Throughout the evening, guests will gain insight into ingredients, fermentation processes, and pairing philosophy, while enjoying the warm, communal atmosphere Caliente Grill is known for.
This is a one-night-only experience created for those who appreciate culinary depth, storytelling, and artisanal Joven mezcal.
PREVIEW MENU
(Final details provided to guests upon reservation)
Welcome Tasting
Caliente Grill Exclusive Barrel Select Tequila Patron
A signature tasting aged in cognac barrels, opening the evening and set the tone.
First Course – Preserved Beginnings
Duck charcuterie featuring house-made prosciutto, rillettes, and chicharrón, accompanied by mustard, artisan bread, and fruit preserves.
Paired with: Mezcal cocktail highlighting fermented fruit elements.
Second Course – Comfort Through Time
Duck tortilla soup with dry beans, hominy, and dried chiles.
Paired with: Mezcal cocktail with gentle spice and warmth.
Third Course – Fermented Power
Chef-driven lomo saltado with whole-cut beef, fermented fries, pickled onions, dried tomatoes, and ají amarillo.
Paired with: Structured mezcal sour & fruity style cocktail.
Fourth Course – Sweet Transformation
Sourdough buñuelos with miso caramel and fermented chocolate.
Paired with: Warm Cholate & Mezcal dessert sip.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Welcome tasting of Caliente Grill’s exclusive Barrel Select
- Four-course chef-curated dinner
- Mezcal pairings with every course
- Educational insight into fermentation and preservation techniques
- Intimate, one-night-only dining experience
- Warm, communal atmosphere centered on food and culture
PRICING
General Admission: $117 per person
OPTIONAL SUPPORT
Can’t attend but would like to support this experience?
Choose a $100 Future Dinner Support Ticket, which includes $75 credited toward a future private or curated dinner at Caliente Grill, with $25 supporting our guest chef programming and culinary events.
Or simply show your support with a DONATION Community Support Ticket, created for friends and supporters who want to be part of the experience even if they can’t attend.
IMPORTANT
- Guests must be 21+
- Seating is extremely limited
- Full detailed menu provided after reservation
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Caliente Grill, 907 Bay Ridge Rd, Annapolis, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 126.69
