Spanish Masquerade Ball NYE December 31, 2011

Bring your mask and join the “Spanish Masquerade Ball” at The Bazaar by José Andrés, winner of the James Beard “Outstanding Chef” Award for 2011. Incognito guests will delight in multiple dining areas and tray-passed tapas. There will be no shortage of libations at this party—sip on cava, be astounded by Liquid Nitrogen Caipirinha carts and enjoy one complimentary specialty cocktail. Cap the night off with desserts in the Patisserie and then dance into the wee hours of the morning. Tickets also include full access to the SLS Ballroom party—all for only $250.

08:00PM

The Bazaar, located in the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles, is the first restaurant by José Andrés outside the Washington D.C. area. José Andrés is a culinary legend in Spain and the United States and is a disciple and close friend of Chef Ferran Adrià. He started to bring some of El Bulli’s molecular magic to the US when he opened the six seat Mini Bar on the second floor of Café Atlántico. This concept has been expanded with the opening of Bazaar.

The menu is split into two sections: Traditional Tapas and Modern Tapas. The traditional is a solid run-through of traditional Catalonian tapas, while the modern is the experimental— the magic of food and science that one would expect at a place called The Bazaar by José Andrés. While Andrés’ “modern” masterpieces borrow from El Bulli, they truly are a personification of a chef who has embraced both his past and his present. You’ll find the airs, foams, tomato hearts and spherification, but at the same time, the dishes are characterized by an American sensibility. There are riffs on Caesar Salad, Tacos, Cheesesteaks, Shrimp Cocktail and Caprese Salad.

Indeed, Bazaar might be called, El Bulli Americana. It might also be called the best new restaurant of 2009. It is definitely in the running in my book.
Hours:

Opens at 6pm daily for dinner, Sat & Sun Brunch 11am-3pm, Sat & Sun High Tea 3pm – 5pm
Category:

Restaurants
Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Official Website: http://www.kicktickets.com/38244/2011/12/31/spanish-masquerade-ball-nye-jose-andres-los-angeles-ca