FOJBB: Tucson, AZ
The Toast
Sat, December 16, 2023
10:30 AM
Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge
Price: $100
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Ventana Canyon Club and Lodge
6200 N. Club House Lane
Tucson, AZ 85750
Format: Chef Station Reception followed by Seated Luncheon
Featured Participants:
JBF Award Winner
Janos Wilder
Studio Janos, Tucson, AZ
Daniel Contreras
JBF America's Classics Award Winner El Guero Canelo, Tucson, AZ
JBF Award Winner
Don Guerra
Barrio Bread, Tucson, AZ
Carlotta Flores
JBF Award Nominee El Charro Café, Tucson, AZ
JBF Award Semifinalist
Maria Mazon
BOCA Tacos y Tequila, Tucson, AZ
JBF Award Semifinalist
John Martinez
Tito & Pep, Tucson, AZ
JBF Award Semifinalist
Wendy Garcia
Tumerico, Tucson, AZ
Condé Nast Traveler just named Tucson, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, a top choice in their 2024 list for Best Places to Go in North America and the Caribbean, and we couldn’t agree more! Head to the heart of the Sonoran Desert for a festive, walk-around brunch saluting the diverse culinary community and local JBF Award winners, nominees, and semifinalists.
The Toast is made possible with support from Visit Tucson, Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) and Pima County Attractions and Tourism.
The Toast is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good© anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.
Menu
Chef Stations
Janos Wilder
Chorizo-Mushroom Chilaquiles with Red Chile-Mushroom Sauce and Quail Eggs
Carlotta Flores
Tucson School Garden Breakfast Tacos > Marigold-Pressed Local Corn Masa Tortilla, El Charro’s Carne Seca, Salsa Picante with Chiltepin, and UA Community School Garden Cilantro
Breakfast Salad > UA School Garden Greens, Nopalitos, and El Charro Frijoles Refritos
Daniel Contreras
Sonoran Style Hot Dogs >
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs with Beans, Grilled and Fresh Onions, Tomatoes, Mayo, Mustard, and Jalapeño Sauce
Don Guerra
Cinnamon Raisin Barrio Bread-Cream Cheese Panini
Barrio Bread Chocolate Bread Pudding
Grazing Table > Local Breads & Cheeses from Humble Board, Tucson, AZ
Welcome Cocktails
Apple Cider Mimosa with Arizona Distillers Mission Vodka
Roasted Poblano Michelada with Barrio Brewing Co. Tucson Blonde
Jalapeno-Cranberry Morning Margarita with Whiskey Del Bac American Single Malt
Live Performances by Gabriel Ayala, Ballet Folklorico Tapatio, and & Mariachi Herradura de Tucson
Visual Arts Demonstrations by Victor Navarro, Ignacio Garcia, and Tony Plak
Seated Luncheon
Don Guerra
Barrio Bread Basket > In Collaboration with Ventana Canyon Lodge Chef Wendy Busby
Wendy Garcia
Frida Kahlo Tostadita with Local Mushrooms, Seasonal Vegetables, Huitlacoche, and Mezquite Crema; San Xavier Coop Farm Cholla Bud and Cactus Stew with Ramona Farms Tepari Beans; Southwest Chikito Taco with Epazote Sauce, Corn-Mezquite Tortilla, and Tumerico Carnitas; Chiltepin Crema; and Local Corn-Mezquite Mole Tamalitos
Maria Mazon
Gallina Pinta > Traditional Slow-Simmered Sonoran Soup with Beef, Beans, and Hominy
Goat Cheese Tetela with Chile Morita Salsa Macha
Corn Pancake with Blueberry-Kimchi Jam and Queso Corina Butter
John Martinez
Christmas Tamale with Beef Chile Colorado, Green Olives, and Herb Salad
Local Partners
Related Info
James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 and older.
