By Vanessa Wolf

Braised Short Ribs, Truffle Parsnip Puree, Asparagus with Roasted Rosemary Potatoes and Garlic Chips. Courtesy image.

Tomorrow, October 7, take part in a special venture between Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Ocean Vodka.

The food and spirit pairing dinner features the dual efforts of Master Distiller Bill Scott and Executive Chef Carl Yeh. Enjoy the finished product as the two present a four-course meal paired with Ocean Vodka and Deep Island Rum Cocktails.

The planned (subject to change) menu starts with an Amuse Bouche of

Vegetables with Mustard
Paired With
Ocean Potion – OCEAN Organic Vodka, Watermelon and Cucumber

First Course
Hamachi with Preserved Lemons and Charred Jalapenos
Paired With
Asian Fusion – OCEAN Organic Vodka, Lemonade, Lemongrass and Ginger

Second Course
Corn and Bacon Ravioli with Tomato Ratatouille
Paired With
Country Peach – Deep Island Hawaiian Rum, Peach Puree, and Lemonade Spiced with Cinnamon and Tumeric

Entrée
Braised Short Ribs, Truffle Parsnip Puree, Asparagus with Roasted Rosemary Potatoes and Garlic Chips
Paired With
Cucumber Water – Deep Island Hawaiian Rum, Watermelon, Cucumber, Lemon, Mint and Agave Nectar

Dessert
Apple and Asian Pear Crostata with Five Spice Cream and Crystallized Ginger.

The dinner is offered for $49.95 per person.

Reservations are required 808-879-0004.