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From corned beef and cabbage to green beer to Irish whiskey to a pinch for those Irish among us failing to wear green, St. Patrick’s day traditions abound throughout the Fox Valley. Just a week following the traditional St. Patty’s day festivities, one Appleton, WI restaurant, locally known for their diverse culinary influences warmly accented with a signature Latin flair, plans to honor a proud Irish-Latino family heritage by combining the best of both cultures into a truly unique pairing dinner on March 24th, 2016.Says Kim Finnell, co-owner and general manager of Osorio’s Latin Fusion restaurant in Appleton, “Diversity is what makes us interesting; what makes humankind beautiful. So our Irish Whiskey Pairing Dinner is more than just a unique culinary event; it’s a celebration of that diversity.”
Kim’s family heritage consists of a self-described “Euro Super-Mix” with Irish traditions remaining a strong influence, while husband, Chef Liborio and manager, Edgar Osorio both hail from Latin lineage. “What better way to celebrate the many cultural influences that have shaped our family – ALL families – than to bring the best of those cultures together with tasty food and creative cocktails?” Finnell adds with the signature enthusiasm that the Appleton restaurant’s patrons have come to adore.
At just $49 per person, the Irish Whiskey Pairing Dinner at Osorio’s Latin Fusion includes a four-course dinner, each course expertly paired with a signature, hand-crafted Irish Whiskey cocktail featuring Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey. The event begins at 7:00 pm. Reservations are required and can be obtained by calling the Appleton restaurant directly at 920-955-3766.
In addition to the upcoming pairing dinner, Osorio’s Latin Fusion is excited to announce the introduction of live music every Thursday evening from 5-8 pm. The first Thursday of every month will feature live Mariachis (6-8 pm). The remainder of Thursday evenings will feature an array of local and regional acoustic musicians. March’s musical talent lineup includes local musicians Jacob Fannin and Dorothy Zerbe (March 17th & 31st, respectively) and Eau Claire musician Jeff White (March 24th – the evening of the March pairing dinner).
Of the addition of live music, Finnell exuberantly states, “The Fox Valley music scene is phenomenal. There’s just so much talent here. We are honored to bring this one-of-a-kind ambience to our guests, and also to support local artists in this way. It’s a win-win-win. And the acoustics in here are truly amazing!”
With nearly contagious excitement, Finnell continues, “And spring is almost here! I find myself continually peeking into our storage, awaiting the day that all those lovely patio tables and chairs can come back outside. Soon, soon soon.”
Osorio’s added an outdoor patio to the restaurant the latter part of summer, 2015. The owners and regular patrons, alike, appear eager to enjoy the new outdoor fusion dining experience for the full season in 2016. Just one of many reasons that people of the Fox Valley are, indeed, ready for spring.
With the Irish Whiskey Pairing Dinner just a week away, interested parties are encouraged to call Osorio’s Latin Fusion at 920-955-3766 for reservations. Private and community (limited seating) tables are currently available. Ongoing musical talent lineups, menus, and more can be found on the Appleton restaurant’s website: www.osorioslatinfusion.com.
For more information and a preview of music by Jacob Fannin, please visit: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBzBsG_O3hw
For more information and a preview of music by Jeff White, please visit: www.jeffwhitemusic.org/
For more information and a preview of music by Dorothy Zerbe, please visit: www.facebook.com/dorothyzerbesongs/
For more events, menus, and Appleton catering information, please visit: www.osorioslatinfusion.com/
**Elyse Hoffman is a Wisconsin-based freelance journalist with a high-spirited Irish streak, and fervent lover of live acoustic music, creative food, and Irish whiskey.
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