Chef and Author Andy Baraghani and LALO Co-Founder, David R. Carballido hosted a special dinner and paired cocktails with LALO Tequila at Michelin-star restaurant, Oxomoco. David specially curated the tablescape sourcing pieces from different regions in Mexico including, table runners from the state of Hidalgo and napkin rings from Oaxaca. Andy Baraghani helped to curate the menu, ingredients, and cocktail mixes.
Guests enjoyed crafted cocktails created by LALO and Andy, Agua Verde and La Brisa paired with a curated dinner featuring signature Oxomoco dishes of Oxomoco Guacamole, Tuna Tostada, Mushroom Tlayuda, and Pollo a las Brazas to name a few.
Notable attendees included Andy Baraghani, David R. Carballido, Athena Calderone, Paul Wesley, Rachel Scott, Robert Stilin, Sarah Hoover, Andre Mellone, Jane Keltner de Valle, Giancarlo de Valle, Romilly Newman, Alex Tieghi-Walker, Devonn Francis, Michael Scanlon, Jim McDermott, Alejandra Alonso de Rojas, Hunter Abrams, BrucePask, Silvia Prada, David Vivirido, and Carlos Huber.
"We chose Oxomoco because, to us, the spirit of Modern Mexico is at the heart of LALO Tequila. When we started LALO five years ago, our goal was to honor our roots while capturing Mexico’s energy and ethos today,” shares LALO Co-founder, David R. Carballido. “That same vision is reflected in every detail of tonight’s dinner, a celebration of Mexico’s diverse regions and craftsmanship. From the plates, glassware, and napkin rings, each carefully sourced from different regions to honor its artisans, to the very space we’ve gathered in, every element tells a story. We wanted to bring this experience to New York and share it with our friends of LALO. This is the year of LALO and Modern Mexico, and we strive to be that portal.
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