Jet Tila and Tony Abou-Ganim to Host Pop-Up Dinner at Origin India Restaurant and Bar

Dinner will feature dishes inspired by Chef Jet Tila and hand-crafted cocktails by Modern Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim

WHO/WHAT: Foodie alert! Chef Jet Tila and The Modern Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim are joining food & beverage forces on an incredible pop-up dinner at Origin India Restaurant and Bar on February 8, 2012. The five-course menu (includes dessert) will feature a variety of authentic, regionally inspired Thai dishes, allowing Chef Jet to showcase his Thai upbringing around the family dining room table. Each course will be expertly paired with a hand-crafted cocktail by Tony Abou-Ganim, inspired by drinks featured in his book “The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails.” This special dinner will start promptly at 7pm and be served family style – just as they used to do it at Jet’s house.

WHEN/PRICE: Wednesday, February 8, 2012; one seating at 7pm; $65 (plus tax and gratuity).

WHERE: Origin India Restaurant and Bar, 4480 Paradise Road (across from the Hard Rock Hotel) Las Vegas, NV

RESERVE: Dinner reservations can be made via email OriginIndia@langdonflynn.com (please reference Pop-Up Dinner in subject line).

MEDIA: Photo and interview opportunities are available. To RSVP for a photographer or reporter, please contact Sara Talesfore, sara@langdonflynn.com or call (702) 889-2705.

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Join @OriginIndia for a must Thai Pop Up dinner, showcasing the talents of Chef @JetTila & Modern Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim on Feb. 8.

Chef @JetTila & Modern Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim Pop Up at @OriginIndia for an incredible Thai-inspired five-course menu on Feb. 8!

About Origin India Restaurant and Bar

Origin India Restaurant & Bar is located at 4480 Paradise Rd. (across from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino) in Las Vegas, Nevada. Specializing in modern Indian cuisine, Origin India has received critical acclaim by the local and national media and has been featured on Rachael Ray's Food Network travel show “Rachael's Vacation,” Everyday With Rachael Ray and Travel + Leisure. The restaurant’s stylish décor is a combination of earth tones, leather and wood, creating a warm and comforting atmosphere. Its full bar features an interesting wine list plus a variety of Indian and other imported beers and a wide array of signature cocktails. Origin India is open seven days a week from 11:30am to 11:30pm. Make a reservation by calling (702) 734-6342 or visiting www.OriginIndiaRestaurant.com. For social media updates connect at www.Facebook.com/OriginIndia and Twitter @OriginIndia.

About Chef Jet Tila

Previously the executive chef of Wazuzu at Wynn Las Vegas, Jet Tila is a nationally celebrated chef and consultant known for his innovative Asian cooking technique. Also a teacher and a student in the art of food, Tila strongly believes in using a variety of authentic and regional ingredients to showcase his cooking talents. He has written for the Food section of the Los Angeles Times and has been featured in Los Angeles magazine. He has also appeared on Food Network’s “Iron Chef America,” Food TV's "The Best Of" and "Food Finds;" on HGTV's "Smart Solutions;" on PBS' "Visiting With Huell Howser;" and National Public Radio's "Good Food." Learn more at www.chefjet.com.

About Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim

Mixologist and author, Tony Abou-Ganim is known for creating cocktail programs at prestigious bars in San Francisco, New York and Las Vegas. Also known as the Modern Mixologist, Abou-Ganim believes in taking a culinary approach to cocktails and considers himself a bar chef. He has also appeared on Food Network’s “Iron Chef America” and the Fine Living Network’s “Raising the Bar.” Learn more at www.themodernmixologist.com.

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