WHAT:
Las Brisas, the Laguna Beach landmark restaurant, and Scott Baird, renowned bartender and owner of the famed San Francisco cocktail bar Trick Dog host a holiday pop-up with Ancho Reyes on Thursday, December 12 in Las Brisas’ bar and lounge. Hand-crafted cocktails prepared by Baird will be served, along with Ancho Reyes merch and liqueur sample giveaways, live music from 6-9 p.m., and more.  

Having earned several accolades since its opening in 2013, Trick Dog was a semi-finalist for the James Beard Foundation Award for an Outstanding Bar Program in 2014 and 2016, and a finalist for the prestigious award in 2015 and 2018. Making a special appearance at Las Brisas, Baird brings his talents to Laguna Beach, crafting holiday-themed cocktails available for one-night only. On the menu, cocktails will be paired with Ancho Reyes liqueur and agave spirits including:
 
Hot Buttered Toddy – Ancho Verde, Patron Anejo, lemon, honey, hot chamomile tea, organic grass-fed butter on top
Navidad Aperitif – Ancho Reyes Original, Campari, soda, fresh passionfruit, cinnamon foam
Clarified Ancho Coquito (Holiday Coconut Punch) – Ancho Reyes Original, reposado tequila, pineapple, vanilla coconut cream, lime, sugar, spice and everything nice, organic milk Las Brisas Poinsettia – Patron Silver, Ancho Verde, lime, ginger beer, hibiscus float. 

WHERE:
Las Brisas – 361 Cliff Dr. Laguna Beach, CA 92651 

WHEN:
Thursday, December 12, 2019
3-10 p.m. in the bar and lounge (open to the public) 

INFO:
Las Brisas
949.497.5434
Lasbrisaslagunabeach.com
Facebook
Instagram: @lasbrisasrestaurants  

ABOUT LAS BRISAS:
A significant Southern California landmark perched above the scenic Laguna Beach coastline, Las Brisas provides a premier dining destination for locals and visitors alike. The iconic restaurant stories a strong sense of history—originally built as the world-class eatery and celebrity getaway Victor Hugo Inn in 1938, the breezy retreat overlooking the Pacific debuted as Las Brisas in 1979. Matching the property’s stunning views, innovative sea-to-table culinary programming delivers bold, traditional Mexican flavors captured through a lens of fresh Californian ingredients. The ambience maintains a timeless charm, while its newly revamped menu and thoughtful redesign evolve with the times, keeping longstanding community and ecological initiatives as a priority. Despite its 400-seat capacity, Las Brisas embraces an intimate atmosphere and invites any special occasion with heart-driven hospitality, whether enjoying nightly dinners, Sunday brunch with friends, or a festive celebration with family. As a locally operated establishment, the warm and attentive staff balance the classically refined feel, offering an approachable neighborhood spot with unparalleled guest experiences.  

ABOUT SCOTT BAIRD:
Scott Baird is a San Francisco Bay Area native. He is the founder of the creative agency Rococo Cantaloupe, and an owner of the bar Trick Dog in San Francisco. Baird made his mark on the San Francisco hospitality industry, bartending in several Bay Area establishments before owning his first bar, 15 Romolo. As owner and operator, he led the conceptual redesign of what became a nationally acclaimed bar. In its first year, 15 Romolo became one of Esquire magazines best bars in America. In 2009, Scott founded The Bon Vivants. With a founding partner at the Bon Vivants, the bar Trick Dog was born in January 2013 in the SF Mission District, having full creative control at its inception. He was the lead on the bar’s design, drinks, food, service – and their renowned food and beverage menus. Trick Dog has earned many accolades over the 6 years since its opening. In 2017, Trick Dog won Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for World’s Best Cocktail Menu and won the Best American Bar Team award in 2014. Furthermore, Trick Dog was a semi-finalist for the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Bar Program in 2014 and 2016 and finalist for the prestigious award in 2015 and 2018. In addition, Trick Dog was awarded Nightclub and Bar magazine’s “Small Wonder Bar of the Year,” and “best-of” lists across America ranging from FOOD & WINE to Playboy and has been on the World’s 50 Best Bars list every year since 2014. Trick Dog is also on the current 500 best bars in the world list and it is the only establishment of its kind in the Bay Area to be reviewed by, and twice receive 3 Stars, from famed S.F. Chronicle restaurant critic Michael Bauer.  

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT CAITLIN HURLEY OR MONIQUE CISNEROS AT WAGSTAFF:

caitlin@wagstaffmktg.com | mcisneros@wagstaffmktg.com
323.871.1151