at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel
320 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602 817 5400
Website: districtrestaurant.com
Facebook & Twitter: district kitchen
District serves up contemporary American Classics with an emphasis on local and regional products. Always focused on creating a memorable, and of course, delicious experience for its patrons, District teamed up some menu item favorites with cocktails made with taste enhancement in mind. District’s emphasis on “fresh” was the inspiration for this four-course pairing, which features seafood-specific dishes finished with the sweet flavor of apple pie.
Heinrich Stasiuk
General Manager
Bringing his international experience to District, Heinrich Stasiuk will ensure all aspects of the restaurant function with efficiency and attention to detail. Stasiuk contributes a worldly sensibility to his role after operating his own restaurant, working in various locales across Europe, and serving as director of restaurants for JW Marriott.
Nathan Crouser
Chef de Cuisine
Chef Nathan gained extensive restaurant experience from San Francisco’s famed restaurants Aqua and Michael Mina, as well as the Phoenician’s Il Terrazzo where he worked as a Sous Chef. He has worked across the United States and internationally, including in kitchens in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Arizona, San Francisco, and Denmark. He is a graduate of The California Culinary Academy and became a Level One Sommelier in 2007.
Pairing: Districts emphasis on “fresh” was the inspiration for the four-course pairing, which features seafood specific dishes finished with the sweet flavor of Apple Pie. Guests cannot get enough of the Steamed Mussels, AZ Sweet Shrimp Po’ Boy Sliders or Golden Calamari, which have all been menu staple since District’s conception. After choosing the seafood line-up, General Manager, Heinrich Stasiuk works his magic behind the bar creating American cocktails mixed with only American products.
RECIPES
Steamed Mussels
Flash sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with shallot and garlic. Steamed in habanero chive broth; topped with oven roasted tomatoes.
Ingredients:
Mussels, habanero pepper, tomato sauce, white wine, whole butter, salt & pepper, chive batons, shallots, garlic, olive oil
Paired with: Lime Drop
1oz Ketel One
Squeeze of lime juice
1/4 oz DeKuyper Triple Sec
AZ Sweet Shrimp Po’ Boy Sliders
Arizona-raised sweet shrimp tossed in special dressing and served on a soft roll with andouille sausage and celery root slaw.
Ingredients:
Slider roll, Arizona sweet shrimp, andouille sausage link, 2 oz. celery root slaw, 3 pieces of queen olive, Dijon mustard & mayo, grape seed oil , salt & pepper, tomato slices
Paired with: Hurricane
1oz Bacardi Rum
Splash of grenadine syrup
1/4oz sweet & sour mix
Golden Calamari
Flash fried calamari served with chimichurri and spicy garlic sauces.
Ingredients:
Calamari tubes, tapioca flour, salt & pepper
Paired with: Peach Sangria
1oz Riesling
1/4oz DeKuyper Peach Schnapps
1 peach slice
Splash of ginger ale
Apple Pie
Individual apple pie, ice cream, and caramel.
Paired with: Caramel Apple Martini
1oz Ketel One
1/4oz DeKuyper Apple Pucker
Squeeze of lime juice
Garnish with caramel sauce