On February 2, Addison at The Grand Del Mar raises the sophisticated cocktail bar scene with its new Le Salon Menu. On the heels of Addison earning Gayot’s high distinction of being one of the country’s Top 40 Restaurants, executive chef William Bradley, who was also recently cited as a 2010 recipient of StarChefs Rising Stars Chef in San Diego, and his team present guests with their creative versions of Signature Cocktails and Signature Bar Bites — six of each and certainly not the usual bar drinks and food suspects. The new menu is available from 5-10pm; prices range from $16 to $19 for cocktails, and $13 to $17 for bar bites. (858/314-1900, www.addisondelmar.com)
Addison Signature Cocktails
Fraise Pétillant, tahitian vanilla rum, fresh strawberry, Champagne
Margarita Encender, Patron Silver, serrano pepper, cilantro
Thai Basil Martini, Stoli blueberry, blueberries
The Parisian, Citadelle gin, elderflower liqueur, vouvray
The Grand Margarita, Patron Anejo, lime, kiwi, strawberry, pineapple
Rhubarb And Ginger Cocktail, candied ginger vodka, fresh blackberry
Le Salon Menu
Licorice-Glazed Short Rib, garlic chips and thyme
Smoked Salmon “Croque Norvéngien,” gruyère and gribiche
Warm Gougères, sea salt and sherry crèmeux
Fromage Et Fruit, black olive “pain crotté”
Crispy Creminis, aux fines herbes aïoli
Poached Crevettes, bouillabaisse and spiced olive oil
