Cadillac has partnered with renowned Korean-American restaurant COQODAQ in New York City to offer a unique dining experience that blends luxury vehicles with gourmet fried chicken. This limited-time event, dubbed “The Cadillac of Reservations,” allows up to 10 diners per night to enjoy a curated meal from the comfort of a brand-new Cadillac Escalade IQ.
Craig Sass, Cadillac’s interior design manager, emphasizes the elevated dining experience provided by the Escalade IQ’s luxurious features, such as the Executive Second Row Seating. The collaboration aims to redefine the possibilities of dining out by transforming the Cadillac into a mobile, high-end restaurant.
The hour-long experience begins with guests being escorted to an Escalade IQ parked outside COQODAQ. Inside, diners are greeted by COQODAQ owner Simon Kim, who highlights the vehicle’s amenities: heated and massaging seats, rear-seat entertainment, headrest speakers, and a crucial element for the experience – a hidden tray table beneath the armrest.
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The meal commences with a non-alcoholic version of COQODAQ’s signature cocktail, “The Egg,” featuring a lychee-infused ice cube. A warm consommé follows, providing a comforting start to the meal. A standout dish is the combination of COQODAQ’s Caesar salad, reimagined with fried crown daisies instead of croutons, and their famous “Golden Nugget” – bite-sized fried chicken topped with caviar or truffle.
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The main course is COQODAQ’s signature Better Fried Chicken, served in an elegant bucket with pickled sides and four distinct sauces: cilantro mayo, honey mustard, peppercorn parmesan, and a gochujang BBQ sauce.
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An additional serving of fried chicken, glazed with either soy garlic or gochujang, follows the main course. The meal concludes with a refreshing frozen yogurt dessert with berry sauce. Each course is accompanied by a curated musical selection, adding to the overall ambiance.
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“The Cadillac of Reservations” is a two-night event, offering five reservations per night for parties of two. Booking opens via Resy.com on specific dates and times. This exclusive experience provides a unique blend of luxury dining and automotive excellence.