TAP PROJECT

March 16-22, 2008

During the TAP Project's World Water Week, Oyamel Cocina Mexicana invites guests to donate $1 or more for the tap water they would normally get for free. For every dollar raised, a child will have clean drinking water for 40 days.

TEQUILA & MEZCAL FESTIVAL

March 18-30, 2008

Oyamel celebrates the rich heritage of Mexico’s most famous spirits: Tequila & Mezcal. Sample some of the highest quality tequila and mezcal with special tastings and tequila flights priced from $20 to 30. These spirits will also be featured in specialty cocktails and in special menu items.

SIEMBRA AZUL GUIDED TASTING WITH MASTER DISTILLER LEOPOLDO SOLIS

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Oyamel welcomes Siembra Azul’s Master Distiller, or palanquero, Leopoldo Solis. Before overseeing production of small batch tequila for the Arandas-based Siembra Azul, Solis worked for over 36 years in the tequila and mezcal industry. Solis will lead an exclusive guided tasting for 20 guests highlighting the unique characterstics of Siembra Azul’s fine highlands tequila. A selection of antojitos will be served as well. 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. $25 per person. Reservations recommended. Please call for more information or to reserve (202) 628-1005

DEL MAGUEY TASTING WITH RON COOPER

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Sample Del Maguey’s rare, unblended mezcals with company founder Ron Cooper. Del Maguey’s single village mezcals have a complexity that makes them akin to fine brandies or single malt scotches. Cooper will conduct a tasting of Del Maguey’s award-winning mezcals including their rare Mezcal Pechuga, triple distilled with wild mountain apples, plaintains, almonds, plums and chicken breast. At Oyamel’s Butterfly Bar from 5 PM to 7 PM. Please call for more information (202) 628-1005

CASA NOBLE TASTING WITH OTTO HOERNING

March 25 and 26, 2008

Join Otto Hoerning, the president of Casa Noble, for a tasting of their superior tequilas. Casa Noble’s premium tequilas, made using traditional methods from 100% blue agave, have won gold and silver medals at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. At Oyamel’s Butterfly Bar from 5 PM to 7 PM. Please call for more information (202) 628-1005

TEQUILA DINNER WITH SIEMBRA AZUL FOUNDER DAVID SURO

Thursday, March 27, 2008

A seated tequila dinner with guest David Suro, the founder of Siembra Azul. Featuring Chef Raffa's seven-course menu paired with Oyamel’s specialty cocktails. The dinner is priced at $75 per person (does not include tax and gratuity). Reservations are required. Please call for more information or to reserve (202) 628-1005