Bob Dylan made the lyrics “knock, knock, knockin’ at heaven’s door” famous in song back in 1973 when he wrote them for the movie soundtrack to “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid.”

Now, some 50 years later, he’s making that door famous again, this time in a glass, and in a roundabout way, knocking at the door of Étoile Cuisine et Bar come Thursday, Sept. 23.

Heaven’s Door Whiskey, a collection of hand-crafted American whiskeys co-created with Bob Dylan, will be the center of attention that night when Étoile hosts a multi-course whiskey dinner on its patio.

Heaven’s Door Whiskey Dinner is a four-course exploration of food created by Chef and co-owner Philippe Verpiand paired with whiskey cocktails created by mixologist Kimberly Paul. The dinner will be held on the patio be at Etoile Cuisine et Bar, 1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd. and begins at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $98 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required as seating is very limited.

Étoile Cuisine et Bar is located at 1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd in Uptown. It is open daily lunch and dinner seven days a week. Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Friday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Free valet service is offered for lunch and dinner daily. For reservations or information, call 832-668-5808 or go to www.etoilecuisine.com.

Heaven’s Door Whiskey Dinner on the Patio

 

Réception

Spiced Fig and Whiskey Punch

Based on a 16th century recipe featuring Étoile Cuisine’s Heaven’s Door Single Barrel

Straight Bourbon Cask Strength Whiskey

 

Premier Cours

Pâté en Croute du Père Verpiand

pork, duck, foie gras pâté in a crust with fresh herbs and salad

Dry Manhattan

house-made dry vermouth, lavender lemon bitters

featuring Heaven’s Door Straight Rye Whiskey

 

Deuxième Cours

Truite d’Acier, Beurre Blanc au Whiskey et Gingembre

Steelhead trout, carrot mousseline, whiskey

ginger beurre blanc sauce

The Treaty

O.P Anderson aquavit, Yellow Chartreuse, lemon, apricot foam

featuring Heaven’s Door Tennessee Bourbon

 

Troisième Cours

Filet de Boeuf Sauce au Poivre au Whiskey

beef tenderloin, smoked mushrooms, twice-baked potatoes, au poivre whiskey sauce

Doux Sombre et Amer

Bénédictine liqueur, house-made vino amaro, cherry

featuring Heaven’s Door Double Barrel Whiskey

 

Plat de Dessert

Strates de Pomme Confit, Glace à la Vanilla et Whiskey

apple confit “lasagna” crumble, whiskey vanilla ice cream

Thé aux Épices à la Citrouille

Marco Polo black tea, spiced burnt cranberry syrup, applewood smoked pumpkin whipped ream

featuring Étoile Cuisine’s Heaven’s Door Single BarrelStraight Bourbon Cask Strength Whiskey