In case you haven’t heard, National Tequila Day, is this Friday, July 24th. There are many spots in Fairfield County to get your agave fix, so we’re narrowing the list down to three: Bodega, Geronimo and Paloma Restaurant and Tequila Bars.
Bodega Taco Bar in Darien and Fairfield, with a reputation for its innovative take on handcrafted Mexican street food, 100+ deep tequila offerings, and its edgy design will be offering $6 Bodegaritas, $5 Fireball Tequila and a high-octane night featuring the lovely Patron Tequila Girls offering tequila tastings and giveaways. The kitchen will be getting in the fun with over-the-top menu specials too!
980 Post Road, Darien, CT
Heritage Square, 1700 Post Road, Fairfield, CT
Geronimo in Fairfield (2070 Post Road, Fairfield, CT), coming in at over 400+ bottles of tequila, is celebrating by paying homage to Casa Noble Tequila and their award winning Anejo, Resposado and Crystal Tequila – served neat or otherwise. This ultra-premium tequila is made from 100% blue agave and certified organic. Chef Tim Scott will also be featuring Casa Noble Tequila braised oxtail tacos. Hang out on Geronimo’s large patio which overlooks a bustling downtown Fairfield scene.
Paloma in Stamford (15 Harbor Point Road, Stamford, CT), Harbor Point’s waterside restaurant and gathering place, will be feature half price tequila “shots”, a creative tequila cocktail menu and specialty tacos including; shrimp tempura, habanero bbq venison, snapper tartare, and ancho brined lobster. Beverage Director Olie Berlic created this tequila forward menu for Paloma with simple preparations and the use of premium ingredients at the forefront. Try the Ginger Snap – spicy tequila, muddled fresh ginger, lemon and lime, luxardo maraschino and egg white, shaken and frothy; Tommy’s Margarita – silver tequila, fresh lime and agave; and the Grace – passion fruit nectar, fresh lemon, orange blossom, sugarcane, Casamigos Silver Tequila and Champagne Vollereaux. Join Paloma Thursday, July 23 and Friday July 24.
Photo Credit: Geronimo Tequila Bar