Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 15-Oct. 15

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month our Executive Sous Chef Gustavo Guerra has prepared some incredible specials hailing from Veracruz, Mexico. The flavors and traditions of these dishes date back over 200 years and are still beloved today.

Rotating specials will be offered daily in our upstairs Cafe and first floor Boathouse from Sunday, September 15 through Tuesday, October 15. Look out for the below dishes as well as some surprise options that will show up throughout the month!

Chiles en Nogada Stuffed with Prawns
Fire roasted poblano pepper stuffed with sautéed prawns, tomatoes, onions, garlic, corn, and almonds, topped with nogada sauce (walnuts, cream and goat cheese), and pomegranate seeds

Camarones en Adobo
Sautéed prawns, onions, peppers, garlic, over adobo sauce made with guajillo andancho chilis and achiote. Topped with pickled green tomatoes, jalapeños andwakame

Hispanic Heritage Month Specials with Chef Gus

Ray’s Executive Sous Chef Gustavo Guerra hails from Lagos de Moreno, Jalisco, Mexico and he’s graciously whipped up his Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueño in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month!

This limited quantity dish will be available in the Boathouse and Café starting Friday, September 15 until it’s gone!

Pollo en Mole Oaxaqueño pan seared chicken breast, chayote, radish, marjoram garnish.

Gus’ mole recipe originates from Oaxaca and includes a delicious blend of chiles, spices, pepitas, raisins, Mexican chocolate and much more. He shares that the key to the best mole is starting with good quality chiles; his favorites are mulato, ancho/pasilla, guajillo and cascabel pods – all of which come dried and are reconstituted to create a deep, rich flavor. It takes at least two-days to prepare the mole to achieve the perfect taste and texture.

Gus makes this mole at family celebrations and get togethers, as well as his other favorite dishes including pozole verde, shrimp ceviche tostadas, and nopales (cactus leaves).

Look for different specials inspired by Gus’ heritage throughout the next four weeks!