Riko Bartolome, the award winning chef-owner of Asia-Vous in Escondido presents a four-course tasting dinner to complement artisanal infused vodkas from Modern Spirits in Los Angeles. Among the innovative dishes from Bartolome, you’ll indulge in sea urchin panna cotta paired with black truffle vodka. The evening begins at 6pm on Wednesday, May 23 and is $75 plus tax and tip. For information and reservations: 760-747-5000, www.asiavousrestaurant.com, 417 W. Grand, Escondido.