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JUNE

June 20, 12:30 pm

Brazilian Feijoada Lunch at FioRito's - Don't miss this special opportunity to enjoy and learn about the history of the national dish of Brazil prepared by Amelia Finan, a native Brazilian.

FioRito's Restaurant, 2702 E. Grant Road

     

JULY

July 22,
6-8 pm

Maynards Market & Kitchen - Olive Oil Tasting 5-6 pm, Dinner $55 and optional Wine Pairing $15, 6-8 pm . For more information: www.hotelcongress.com or www.maynardsmarkettucson.com

Maynards, 440 N. Toole Ave in Historic Train Depot
 
 
OCTOBER
October 1-4 Tucson Culinary Festival - A 4 day event featuring: food samples from the Tucson Originals, Margarita tasting, Reserve & Grand wine tasting, Brunch & Copper Chef Challenge. Loews Ventana Canyon Resort & Maynards Resturant and Market
  tucsonculinaryfestival.com  
     
NOVEMBER
November 8, 11:30 am, Lunch 2:00 pm

Slow Food Tucson and 17th Street Market Cook Up Some Fun - 17th Street Market will present an exciting international cooking class featuring Chef Allen Yap from Neo Melaka, a Malaysian restaurant, and Chef Ryan Jarrell from Vila Thai. The day will begin with the local Chefs giving us a tour of the market where they will unlock the mystery of the ingredients used in these two Southeast Asian cuisines. Our cooking class and lunch will follow. Beverages will be non-alcoholic drinks from around the world and bottled water.

17th Street Market, 840 E. 17th Street.
  Slow Food Members $40.00. Non members $50.00 for class and lunch
Attendees will receive a 10% discount on all items purchased at the Market after lunch.
 
     
November 11, 5 -9 pm Farmers' Dinner- Featuring Santa Cruz Valley Heritage Alliance in honor of Veterans Day. Salsa tasting 5-6pm, Dinner 6-9pm. Fried catfish with remoulade sauce, Char-grilled bison T-bone steaks, Smoked turkey breast, Grilled fish tacos, Lamb barbacoa tamales escabeche, Peach cobbler, prickly pear sorbet, spicy chocolate cake. Complete Menu Maynards, 440 N. Toole Ave in Historic Train Depot
  Prix Fixe - $75 Dinner & Wine, Tickets available at Maynards, 520.545.0577 ext. 101  
DECEMBER
December 6, 6:00 pm Cultural Cocktails from Around the World - Acacia's Albert Hall will mix cocktails for us from the Bahamas, Brazil, Costa Rica, England, France, Greece, Peru, and Singapore. Jennifer English from Flavorbank will navigate us through the exotic spices that make these cocktails unique to their origin. The tastings will be accompanied by a discussion and critique.
Tohono Chul Park Tea Room, Tohono Chul Park
  Slow Food Members $35.00. Non members $40.00 All events require prepayment. The deadline for December's event is Wednesday, December 2. Make checks payable to Slow Food Tucson. Mail to Nancy Lutz, 2648 E. 7th St., Tucson, AZ. 85716.  
     
JANUARY
January 10, 5:00 pm PRIMO Welcomes Slow Food Tucson & Callaghan Vineyards - Chef Dustin Martin features: Black Mesa Ranch Goat Cheese Flan, Lisa's 2007; Panchetta Wrapped Day Boat Scallop, Ann's 2007; Grilled Radicchio Salad with Honey Roasted figs, Caitlin's 2006; Browns Orchard Lamb Ravioli, Padres 2005; Local Chicken "Panzanella" Milanese, Claire's 2007; Banana Crepes with Giandujia, Callaghan Red Dessert Port Style Wine
Complete Menu
J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa
3800 W Starr Pass Blvd.
  $90.00 with wine, $60.00 without wine. Vegetarian option available  
  For Reservations, call PRIMO: (520) 791-6071  
Event Contact Information Updated: January 9, 2010