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Chef Luke Palladino Partners with Jefferson's Bourbon for LP Steak Pairing Dinner

March 18, 2016
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Chef Luke Palladino teams up with Jefferson's Bourbon on a special bourbon pairing dinner at LP Steak at Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue, King of Prussia) on Wednesday, April 13, 2016. Bourbon enthusiasts are invited to enjoy four courses paired with bourbons from Jefferson's reserves - including an exclusive, limited Single Barrel Select Bourbon chosen specially by Palladino.

Before dinner, enjoy a special happy hour featuring special cocktails and bites at the bar. After dinner, LP Steak will host an after-party giving guests a final chance to bend elbows with Jefferson's representatives. Tickets are $95 per person for the pairing dinner, or $120 per person for pairing dinner plus a one-of-a-kind Chef Palladino 750 ML Bottle of Single Barrel Select Bourbon. Expertly-crafted cocktails during the before and after happy hours are pay-as-you-go.

Tickets are available by calling 610-768-5003. For more information, visit LPsteak.com, follow @lpsteak on Twitter and like LP Steak on Facebook.

"This dinner came about after we met with the passionate people from Jefferson's and sampled their amazing products," said Palladino. "I found a barrel I loved, and they allowed us to call it our own. I thought it would be fun to pair my single barrel select bourbon and some of Jefferson's other bourbons with food. This dinner is a fun way for us to create a menu paired with a craft, distilled drink with character that isn't wine."

Reservations for this one-night-only dinner can be secured by calling 610-768-5003. Pricing is $95 per person for the pairing dinner, or $120 per person for pairing dinner plus a one-of-a-kind Chef Palladino 750 ML Bottle of Single Barrel Select Bourbon bottled from the barrel that Luke Palladino fell in love with. Seating is limited for the dinner. The happy hour and after party are free and open to the public.

JEFFERSON BOURBON DINNER SCHEDULE:

Cocktail Hour with Jefferson's Bourbon

5:00pm to 7:00pm

Before the bourbon pairing dinner, Palladino's own Single Barrel Select Bourbon will be unveiled and a special cocktail menu will highlight the unique characteristics of Jefferson's Small Batch, Reserve, Ocean, and Groth Cask Bourbons. Representatives from the distillery will be on hand to share information about their products and what goes into creating their whiskeys.

Special four-course prefix bourbon dinner

7:00pm to 9:00pm

Jefferson's bourbons will enhance each course of the dinner. One cocktail made with ingredients unique to Palladino's plus three very special bourbons will complement special dishes selected by the chef.

Jefferson's Bourbon Happy Hour After Party

9:00pm to 11:00pm

Diners who stick around for a final chance to taste the special bourbons will get another chance to talk with the Jefferson's representatives. They'll also have an opportunity to learn more about what goes into creating cocktails for specific bourbon profiles while choosing from an after-dinner cocktail menu of classic bourbon drinks.

Jefferson Bourbon Dinner Menu

1st course

Smoked Scallops, caviar, citrus, fennel paired with Luke's Single Barrel Select Manhattan made with in-house mixers cinnamon bitters, sweet vermouth, and brandied cherry.

2nd course

Sweet Pea Risotto, smoked paprika bacon, crumbled Primadonna cheese paired with Jefferson's Small Batch Reserve Bourbon.

3rd course

Grilled Prime Steak, Oxtail Pierogies, King Crab Oscar paired with Jefferson's "Ocean" aged at Sea Bourbon (aged while sailing around the world).

Dessert

Maple-Smoked Bacon Brittle Gelato paired with Groth Cabernet Cask Bourbon

ABOUT CHEF LUKE PALLADINO - Chef Luke Palladino is a graduate of the esteemed Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, NY and spent many years living and cooking in Italy. From 1997 to 1999, Palladino was executive chef and partner at Venice's internationally celebrated Ristorante al Covo. Prior to his time at al Covo, Chef Palladino immersed himself in the culture and cuisine of Italy's varied regions, spending time at restaurants in Rome, Piemonte, Puglia, Fruili, Sicily and Tuscany.

In the United States, Chef Palladino has worked with some of the country's most respected culinary talent, including Paul Bertolli Jeremiah Towers, Emeril Lagasse and Todd English. Currently, Chef Palladino owns and operates Luke Palladino Hospitality Group, Atlantic City, NJ.

For more about Chef, follow @lukepalladino1 on Twitter.

ABOUT VALLEY FORGE CASINO RESORT - Valley Forge Casino Resort is the region's only full-amenity gaming resort, located conveniently near the Main Line and easily accessible from Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Valley Forge Casino Resort offers an unparalleled guest experience featuring a safe, exclusive gaming environment with 600 of the hottest slot machines and 50 table games; live entertainment including the Valley Forge Casino Resort Music Fair, which brings national headliners to the Valley Forge Casino Resort Convention Center; and world-class dining at Luke Palladino's LP steak, the only celebrity chef-driven concept in the area.

Guests can also choose from a variety of entertainment, including the area's hottest DJ's at Center Bar; live, local music and cocktails at The Vault or Valley Tavern where sports fans can enjoy pub fare and a wide assortment of craft and draft beers while watching their favorite teams on big screen TVs. Valley Forge Casino Resort offers over 100,000 square feet of recently renovated meeting, conference and banquet facilities, and luxurious hotel accommodations. Valley Forge Casino Resort, Philadelphia's premier entertainment destination.