Friday, April 24
Friday, July 24 – in collaboration with Chef Roberto Alcocer of Valle Restautant and Reserva de la Familia tequila
Friday, September 18 – in collaboration with Creative Chef Raul Casillas of Puesto
6:00 pm $195 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity)
Imagine an exquisite cocktail pairing dinner set against the lush backdrop of Los Peñasquitos Canyon at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. The evening begins with a refreshing aperitif, inspired by elements from the canyon. Each dish, crafted with locally sourced ingredients, is paired with a cocktail that echoes the flavors of the surrounding landscape. The tranquil sounds of the canyon enhance the connection between the meal, cocktails, and environment, creating an unforgettable culinary experience that celebrates our surroundings. This is Canyon to Coupe.
Five-Course Cocktail and Culinary Experience crafted with locally sourced ingredients
Live Music accenting the beauty of our surroundings
September 18, we will be collaborating with Chef Raul Casilla of Puesto Restaurant. Each course will be paired with Bacardi cocktails.
Raul Casillas represents a new era of Mexican-American chefs, bringing the beauty and diversity of Mexico’s regional cuisines into the mainstream. With decades of experience cooking alongside world-renowned chefs, Raul’s passion for Mexican cuisine has deepened as he’s developed the skills to create dishes with depth and nuance, transforming humble ingredients into luxurious experiences. Raul grew up in the border town of San Diego, CA spending time in San Ysidro, Mexicali, and Tijuana. His love for cooking originated in his grandmother’s kitchen over bubbling pots of her refried beans and fresh tortillas on the plancha. Though his original professional aspirations were focused on becoming a doctor, in the end his heart won the contest and he followed his passion to culinary school.
After graduating from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts Las Vegas, Raul went to work at Jose Andres’s restaurant, Jaleo where he learned the value of storytelling and sharing culture through food and creativity. His next position was at L’atelier in the MGM Grand in Las Vegas by Joel Robuchon. Raul’s tenure at L’atelier lasted for six years, giving him an extended education in how to operate a Michelin kitchen. After the pandemic, Raul found himself back in Ensenada where he was introduced to Roberto Alcocer—a chef dedicated to Mexican cuisine, its culture and flavors—and they connected about Alcocer’s new restaurant Valle in Oceanside, CA. Joining Alcocer’s kitchen, Raul’s love for Mexican cooking and techniques was rekindled and he felt a new sense of belonging at Valle. Working with fresh local ingredients, luxury products and playing with authentic flavors to push Mexican cuisine into the spotlight, Raul and his team received due recognition in 2022 when Valle received its first Michelin star.
Raul brings his robust knowledge of Mexican cuisine to his new role as Creative Chef at Puesto. He plans on showcasing his love for Mexican culture by crafting new dishes that emphasize different regions of Mexico such as tetelas, tlacoyos, mixiotes, gorditas and many more. These new menu items will be balanced and delicious leaving guests craving more. Raul and Puesto will continue to serve guests high-quality tacos by taking the best flavors of Mexico and wrapping them in the beloved handmade, organic, non-GMO blue corn tortillas.
Join us at Grand Social for Social Hour from 5:00–6:00 pm, featuring a curated selection of drink specials, shareable bites and signature favorites in a vibrant social setting.
