Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort PRESSROOM

Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort will host "A Journey to South America" wine reception and dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 26.

The event will begin in the recently renovated lobby bar, McCoys Rum Room. Guests will enjoy a wine, cheese and crudité reception from 6:30 - 7 p.m. Patrons will be escorted to Doc Bales' Grill at 7:15 p.m. as the event continues with a four-course dinner and wine pairing prepared by Executive Chef Tony Johnson and Sous Chef Bradford Brodie. The evening will also feature special guest Gabriel Blanco, owner of Mairena Winery.

The dinner's menu includes the following courses:

Amuse Bouche
Citrus Shrimp Ceviche
with Fresh Herbs

Tapado
Coconut Milk Base Soup with Lobster, Crab, Shrimp and Flaky Fish with Fried Plantains
Wine pairing: Mairena Torrontes

Braised Pork Empanada
With Chipotle Sour Cream and Chargrilled Black Bean Salad
Wine pairing: Grace's Vine Pinot Noir-Chile

Seared Carnita with Mole Sauce
Accompanied by Cardamon Spice Sweet Potatoes and Jicama with Red Cabbage Pikliz
Wine pairing: Mairena Malbec

Dos Leches Cake
With Caramel Sauce
Wine pairing: Aromo Cabernet-Chile

Tickets are $69++ per person, and limited seating is available. Reservations can be made by phone at 386-947-8054.

The event is part of the hotel's monthly wine dinner series. Dates and themes for future events will be announced each month. Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort invites all guests and members of the community to enjoy this special monthly offering.

For more information about Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort's dining venues, visit the hotel's website.