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Tickets are selling fast for the annual community wide food and wine festival, presented by Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, Local First Arizona & Tucson Botanical Gardens With less than two weeks left before Tucson's largest locally-focused culinary festival, tickets are expected to sell out! The 6th Annual SAVOR Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival is set to deliver a premiere Culinary Arts celebration highlighting Southern Arizona as a serious culinary destination for foodies across the country. SAVOR will once again bring together over 60 restaurants, breweries, wineries, and distilleries to the lush and historic Tucson Botanical Gardens on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Presented in partnership with the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, Local First Arizona, and Tucson Botanical Gardens; all three non-profit organizations strive to educate and promote the beauty and culture of Southern Arizona in their own unique way. "The Savor Food and Wine Festival not only showcases the rich and delicious culture of the region, but highlights the importance of supporting these local food businesses in our daily lives," said Kimber Lanning, Founder and Executive Director of Local First Arizona. "Much of Southern Arizona's local economy is driven by those in the dining, culinary, and local foods industries. Without them, we wouldn't have the diverse culture and economy that we see today in Tucson and beyond." The Festival will bring together stars of Tucson’s culinary scene with acclaimed regional chefs, wine and spirits experts, and leaders in the local Heritage Foods movement. Attendees will also get the chance to enjoy live educational food demos, live musical performances, unique arts experiences, a signature event raffle and admission to Butterfly Magic and the "Out of the Woods" on tour from the New York Botanical Garden exhibit at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Now in its sixth year, the SAVOR Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival continues to grow in both featured talent and attendees. Last year’s sold-out event brought over 1,300 guests to SAVOR, making it the largest Food & Wine Festival in Southern Arizona. Tickets for the 6th Annual SAVOR Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival are now available for purchase at www.saaca.org. Tickets are $79 each and include menu and libations samplings from over 60 local chefs, restaurants, wineries, breweries, distilleries and food purveyors. This is a 21+ event. SAVOR: SOUTHERN ARIZONA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL ● Date: Saturday, February 2, 2019 ● Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ● Location: Tucson Botanical Garden, 2150 N Alvernon Way ● Cost: $79. ● Online: https://www.saaca.org ● Phone: (520) 531-9227 TALENT The 2019 SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival is bringing together over 60 of the largest names in local culinary and libation talent and achievement from around the state. Some of the confirmed restaurants, wineries and breweries in the 2019 Festival include: Restaurants Alfonso Gourmet Olive Oil & Balsamics Lime Olive Oil Cupcakes & Coconut, Pineapple and Lime Shrub Lime Olive Oil Cupcakes made with Alfonso Persian Lime Olive Oil paired with non-alcoholic Coconut, Pineapple & Lime Shrub--infused vinegar mixed in sparkling water Angie's Gourmet To Go Smoked Gouda Macaroni & Cheese topped with Applewood Smoked Bacon Delectable & Savory Smoked Gouda Macaroni & Cheese topped with Applewood smoked bacon Beyond Bread Chicken Curry Salad Chicken Curry Salad served on mixed greens and topped with toasted almonds. Comes with a seasoned pita chip Boca Tacos Y Tequila Mini Chile Rellenos Brother John's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Slow Smoked Pig Smoked Pork and BBQ Pit Beans paired with a Whiskey Cocktail Brushfire BBQ Menu TBA Café Botanica Menu TBA Casino Del Sol Short Rib Dumplings and Cherry Blossom Zen Garden Cocktail Double Check Ranch short rib, tamari-caramel sauce, edamame, cilantro Strongbow Hard Cider, Galangal Infused Japanese Whiskey, Lemon, Maurin Quina Le Puy Liqueur Chef Chic Bastila Traditional Moroccan Chicken Pie- Filo filled with a spiced chicken mixture served with a dessert and a drink Dominicks Real Italian Dominicks Meat Lasagna or Vegetable Lasagna with Caprese Sticks and Mini Cannoli El Cisne Cocina de Mexico Pollo en caldo de chile rojo, garnish with "cilantro arroz mexicano." Diced chicken breast en Chile Rojo de Cananea- Cubed all natural chicken breast stewed in red chile cooked with onions and spices, served with a cilanto mexican rice. Fermented Tea Company Kombucha FTC Prickly Pear and Hemp CBD Kombucha Prickly Pear Kombucha-Shoumei Tea, Chamomile, Rosehips, Hibiscus, and dried Prickly Pear Fruit. Hemp CBD Kombucha-Chillax Experience. Our best Kombucha flavors, enhanced with LEGAL Hemp CBD Gourmet Girls Bakery/ Bistro Dill Pickle Soup and Mesquite Prickly Pear Cheesecake Bar Award winning soup, featuring dill pickles, potatoes and carrots- deliciously different! For dessert, a mesquite prickly pear cheesecake bar. Mad Batter Bakery Succulent Madness Mad Salsa Bagels- Sonoran Chai Pear Scones with Spicy Chai Drizzle. Dark Chocolate Merlot Cupcakes. Prickly Pear Cookies Merkin Vineyards Pizza Wagon Farm-to-table, hand-tossed gourmet pizza Cinghiale: wild boar sausage, Merkin Orchard tomatoes, mozzarella, charred spring onion, chive Formaggio: tomato, goat milk mozzarella, Merkin smoked mozzarella, pecorino Crucifixen: lacinato kale, rapini, romanesco cauliflower, onion, Merkin smoked mozzarella Noah Mi Amore Custom Catering Tamale with Roasted Chilies, Veggies and Red Quinoa with a Fresh Sonoran Salsa Tamale (Corn masa, agave nectar, vegetable shortening) Roasted vegetables, ancho and poblano chilies, garlic, bulb onion, seasonings Nook Nickel and Lox Local pumpernickel, dill cream cheese, lemon oil, capers. House cured lox, red onion, tomato, hard-boiled egg, seeds Obon Sushi+ Bar+ Ramen Cajun Asian Bao Bun and Smoke on the Water Cocktail Cajun Pork sweetened with Hoisin on a bed of grilled Serrano, lime, and Shiso slaw. Topped with house made Sunomono pickles. White rum, house-made watermelon syrup, fresh squeezed lime and spearmint tincture topped with a smoked paprika foam. Rich and savory on the front end, with a crisp and refreshing finish. Omni Tucson National Iberico Jamon & Dry Aged Ribeye Ibericus Jamon & Lentils- Tender Beluga Lentils with Frisee & St. Agur Bleu Dry Aged Beef Ribeye- Raclette Melted Swiss & Sea Salted Bruschetta Pastiche Modern Eatery Pork Posole Traditional pork posole with shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime and fresh made tortilla chips Peppersauce Kitchen Wood Fired Artisan Breads Olive and cheese artisan loaf wood-fired onsite with pesto butter [POPPED] Artisan Popcorn Artisan Popcorn Prickly Pear Caramel Popcorn & Bourbon Mesquite Caramel Popcorn Queen Ceviche Hibiskey Whiskey Organic hibiscus syrup, whiskey, "you'll like it, it's sweet"... Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink Crostini with Burrata and Tomato Barrio Bread crostini with house-made burrata cheese and tomato Renee's Organic Oven Lettuce "Taco Board" and Desert Dweller Cocktail Lettuce "Taco Board" A crisp lettuce wrap filled with chilled black-bean hummus,fresh salsa, zoodles and avocado. This dish features local Zucchini, tomatoes, black beans. Desert Dweller Cocktail - Prickly Pear, lime, vodka & our lemonade . Rigo's Restaurant Menu TBA Seis Kitchen Puerco Verde Taco Slow-roasted, green chile pork Taco topped with Avocado Crema & Queso Fresco The Parish Dragula Pale Ale Pretzel Baby arugula infused Dragoon Pale Ale pretzel with local mesquite flour, smoked mesquite maldon & choice of sauces: Parish fermented hot sauce, smoked Dragoon Pale Ale mornay, cholla bud Dragoon mustard Tohono Chul Garden Bistro Chul Smoked Salmon Salad and Prickly Pear Lemonade House-Smoked Salmon, Crispy Wontons, Local Greens, Cucumber, Tomato, Pickled Onions, Mandarin Oranges, Sesame Seeds, Cream Cheese Miso Dressing Villa Peru Modern Peruvian Cuisine Ceviche de Pescado- seasonal fish, aji rocoto pepper, red onions, sweet potato, choclo, classic leche de tigre. Aji de Gallina- Peruvian classic shredded chicken with creamy aji amarillo sauce. Pisco Sour- La Caravedo Quebranta Pisco, egg white, lime, Pur Wild Tonic Wild Tonic Kombucha Variety of flavors of kombucha Yellow Brick Coffee Single Origin Craft Coffee Chemex - Ethiopia (Natural). Nitro Cold Brew - Honduras: Mi Tazita. Shaken coffee with lavender infused coffee blossom honey Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries 3 Amigos Tequila Menu TBA Adventurous Stills Menu TBA Angry Orchard Angry Orchard Rose Cider and Truly Rose Spiked Seltzer Barrio Brewing Barrio Blonde and Rae's Ruby Red IPA Button Brew House Volstead Pilsner Marzen- German Style Amber Lager Caduceus Cellars Nagual de la NAGA and Dos Ladrones Deep Sky Vineyard Aurora 2016, Orbit 2014, Big Bang 2015 wines Dragoon Brewing Company Refraction Pale Ale- our newest year-round beer offering (SAVOR will be the first time this product is available, as it will be a sneak peak before it is released in the taproom on 2/9 Four 8 Wineworks Four 8 Red and Four 8 Pink Huss Brewing Papago Orange Blossom vanilla Mandarin wheat, Scottsdale Blonde German style Kolsch, Koffee Kolsch and Copper State IPA Laramita Cellars 2016 Dos Hermanas, 2016 Mourvèdre Rosé, 2017 Pinot Noir, 2016 Syrah Maynards Market & Kitchen Private label red Merkin Vineyards Chupacabra and Chupacabra Blanca Mother Road Brewing Company Tower Station IPA, Kolsch Style Ale, Lost Highway Double Black IPA Mudshark Brewing Co Full Moon Belgian White, Candle Burner IPA, Scorpion Amber Ale, Vanilla Caramel Porter Pillsbury Wine Company Rose 17, WildChild Red 16, WildChild White 15 PRP Wine International Chevalier de Bayard Roger Clyne's Mexican Moonshine Tequila Silver, Reposado, Añejo Sand-Reckoner Sand-Reckoner Wine The Grand Canyon Brewing Company + Distillery Light Session IPA, Prickly Pear Vodka mixed with lemonade The Shop Beer Co. Church Music - Juicy IPA, FYITM - Imperial West Coast IPA, Coffee Brown - American Nut Brown Ale Whiskey Del Bac Whiskey Del Bac Dorado, apricot brandy, meyer lemon juice, ginger beer Wilhelm Family Vineyards Wilhelm Wines Exhibitors Compost Cats Food Conspiracy Co-Op Green Living Magazine The Garden Kitchen Tucson City of Gastronomy Tucson CSA NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos available About Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for all ages. Visit https://www.saaca.org for more information. About Local First Arizona Founded in 2003 by Director Kimber Lanning, Local First Arizona (LFA) is a statewide non-profit organization working to strengthen communities and local economies through growing, supporting, and celebrating locally owned businesses throughout the state of Arizona. LFA seeks to promote, support, and celebrate a vibrant and sustainable Arizona economy by educating consumers, stakeholders, business leaders, and policymakers about local business ownership, social equity, cultural diversity, environmental kinship, and collaboration. Visit www.localfirstaz.com for more information and a directory of more than 3,000 locally owned businesses. About Tucson Botanical Gardens Tucson Botanical Gardens, designated as America's Best Secret Garden by Reader's Digest, is an urban oasis in the heart of Tucson, featuring a 5 ½ acre collection of 17 specialty gardens. Voted Tucson's "BEST Public Garden" in the Tucson Weekly's BEST of issues for 12 years and awardee of the 2014 Copper Cactus Award for a Non-profit business. The Tucson Botanical Gardens has a seasonal tropical butterfly exhibit, an on-site café and a gift shop. The Gardens is located at 2150 N. Alvernon Way. For more information on classes, rotating exhibits, events or anything else, call (520) 326-9686, Ext. 10, email [email protected] or visit www.tucsonbotanical.org. Tickets are now on sale for the annual community wide food and wine festival, presented by Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, Local First Arizona & Tucson Botanical Gardens Early bird ticket sales have begun for the 6th Annual SAVOR Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival. Delivering a premiere Culinary Arts celebration highlighting Southern Arizona as a premier epicurean destination, SAVOR will once again bring together over 65 restaurants, chefs, breweries, wine, and specialty food purveyors at the lush and historic Tucson Botanical Gardens on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Presented in partnership with the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, Local First Arizona, and Tucson Botanical Gardens; all three non-profit organizations strive to educate and promote the beauty and culture of Southern Arizona in their own unique way. “This spectacular community collaboration has truly grown to become the largest annual showcase of Southern Arizona’s rich and diverse culinary talent, and native foods,” said Kate Marquez, Executive Director of the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, “We look forward to highlighting our regional cuisine, and providing an opportunity for our community to come together to spend a day experiencing local foods and recipes in one of our region’s most serene settings, at the Tucson Botanical Gardens.” The Festival will bring together stars of Tucson’s culinary scene with acclaimed regional chefs, wine and spirits experts, and leaders in the local Heritage Foods movement. Festival programming will include interactive cooking stations, the unique opportunity to engage with local chefs, live music, arts experiences, a signature event raffle and admission to Butterfly Magic and the "Out of the Woods" on tour from the New York Botanical Garden exhibit at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Attendees will stroll the gardens while visiting over 65 local restaurants and exhibitors offering their signature dishes and premiere wine and cocktail samples, experiencing a true intersection of place and palate. Now in its sixth year, the SAVOR Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival continues to grow in both featured talent and attendees. Last year’s sold-out event brought over 1,300 guests to SAVOR, making it the largest Food & Wine Festival in Southern Arizona. Tickets for the 6th Annual SAVOR Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival are now available for purchase at www.saaca.org. Tickets are $79 each and include menu and libations samplings from over 65 local chefs, restaurants, wineries, breweries, distilleries and food purveyors. This is a 21+ event. SAVOR: SOUTHERN ARIZONA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL ● Date: Saturday, February 2, 2019 ● Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ● Location: Tucson Botanical Garden, 2150 N Alvernon Way ● Cost: $79. ● Online: https://www.saaca.org ● Phone: (520) 531-9227 TALENT The 2019 SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival is bringing together over 65 of the largest names in local culinary and libation talent and achievement from around the state. Some of the confirmed restaurants, wineries and breweries in the 2019 Festival include: Barrio Brewing Beyond Bread Boca Tacos Y Tequila Brother John's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ BrushFire BBQ Co. Button Brew House Caduceus Cellars Cafe Botanica/Gallery of Food Casino Del Sol Chef Chic Deep Sky Vineyard Dillinger Brewing Company Dominick's Real Italian Dragoon Brewing Company Four Eight Wineworks Gourmet Girls Bakery/Bistro GRINGO Grill and Cantina Laramita Cellars Loews Ventana Canyon Resort Maynard's Market Merkin Pizza Wagon Navigreat Fine Foods Co. Nook. An Urban Kitchen Nothing Bundt Cakes Pueblo Vida Brewing Company Obon Sushi+Bar+Ramen Omni Tucson National Pastiche Modern Eatery [POPPED] Artisan Popcorn Queen Ceviche Reilly Craft Pizza & Drink Renee's Organic Oven Rigo's Restaurant Seis Kitchen PRP Wine International Yellow Brick Coffee Participants and exhibitors will continue to be announced on a rolling basis. NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos available About Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for all ages. Visit https://www.saaca.org for more information. About Local First Arizona Founded in 2003 by Director Kimber Lanning, Local First Arizona (LFA) is a statewide non-profit organization working to strengthen communities and local economies through growing, supporting, and celebrating locally owned businesses throughout the state of Arizona. LFA seeks to promote, support, and celebrate a vibrant and sustainable Arizona economy by educating consumers, stakeholders, business leaders, and policymakers about local business ownership, social equity, cultural diversity, environmental kinship, and collaboration. Visit www.localfirstaz.com for more information and a directory of more than 3,000 locally owned businesses. About Tucson Botanical Gardens Tucson Botanical Gardens, designated as America's Best Secret Garden by Reader's Digest, is an urban oasis in the heart of Tucson, featuring a 5 ½ acre collection of 17 specialty gardens. Voted Tucson's "BEST Public Garden" in the Tucson Weekly's BEST of issues for 12 years and awardee of the 2014 Copper Cactus Award for a Non-profit business. The Tucson Botanical Gardens has a seasonal tropical butterfly exhibit, an on-site café and a gift shop. The Gardens is located at 2150 N. Alvernon Way. For more information on classes, rotating exhibits, events or anything else, call (520) 326-9686, Ext. 10, email [email protected] or visit www.tucsonbotanical.org. SAVOR attendees vote on their favorite tastes for the first time since the event's inception Over 65 food and beverage purveyors participated in the 5th annual SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival at the Tucson Botanical Gardens this past Saturday, February 3rd. The beautiful variety of food was a magnificent display of the culinary community in southern Arizona.
Attendees were encouraged to cast their ballots in three categories to determine this year's most outstanding contributions as "Best of the Fest": Best Savory Bite, Best Sweet Bite and Best Sip. And the winners are: Best Savory Bite -Winner: Boca Tacos “Taco de Machaca de Langosta” -Runner Up: Primo at JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass “Crispy Pork Belly” Best Sweet Bite -Winner: Nothing Bundt Cakes “Assorted Bundt Cakes” -Runner Up: YWCA “Deconstructed Lemon Bars” Best Sip Winner: Queen Ceviche “Hibiscus Moscow Mule” Runner Up: Hamilton Distillers “Whiskey Del Bac - Mesquite Smoked American Single Malt Whiskey” 2018 SAVOR Participants included:
2018 SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival When: Saturday, February 3, at 11:00 AM Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens Cost: $75.00 Online: https://www.saaca.org Phone: (520) 797-3959 x 105 All funds raised go directly to support SAACA arts education and arts therapy programs, as well as to support Local First Arizona and Tucson Botanical Gardens programming. NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos available Southern Arizona's Largest Culinary Festival is expanding new food, wine and libation experiences!12/11/2017
Experience even more of Southern Arizona's Premier Culinary Scene during the 2018 SAVOR Week Tickets on Sale NOW! Tickets for the region's most anticipated culinary event of the year, SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival, are now on sale with exciting new events added to create a week of Southern Arizona culinary experiences. SAVOR brings together the culinary and libation leaders that are establishing Arizona as a sought-after foodie destination. Again this year, over 75 restaurants, chefs, breweries, wine and specialty food purveyors will contribute their masterpieces at the lush and historic Tucson Botanical Gardens on Saturday, February 3, 2017 from 11 AM to 3 PM.
Presented in partnership with the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, Local First Arizona, and Tucson Botanical Gardens; all three non-profit organizations strive to educate and promote the beauty and culture of Southern Arizona in their own unique way. 100 percent of all proceeds from the annual SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival benefit the community efforts of Local First Arizona, the Tucson Botanical Garden, and Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance. As in years past, the 5th year of SAVOR will continue to be one of the state’s most collaborative and creative food-centered events. Unlike other food festivals, SAVOR intentionally focuses on local talent. NEW this year, SAVOR will introduce three additional ticketed events: THE TOAST, SWEET CHARITY and CARNIVAL to provide opportunities to sample even more of the region's outstanding culinary talents and extraordinary local food and drink. SAVOR: SOUTHERN ARIZONA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL ● Date: Saturday, February 3, 2018 ● Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ● Location: Tucson Botanical Garden, 2150 N Alvernon Way ● Cost: General Admission Early Bird, $70, and $75 on January 1, 2018 ● Online: https://www.saaca.org/savor.html ● Phone: (520) 797-3959 x 105 TALENT The 2018 SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival is bringing together over 75 of the largest names in local culinary and libation talent and achievement. Some of the confirmed names participating in the 2018 Festival include Chef Ryan Clark from Casino del Sol, Chef Ken Harvey at the Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, and Chef Issa Moussa from the Lodge at Ventana Canyon. Chefs and purveyors are being updated daily! Arizona's boutique wine industry is thriving and becoming a significant economic force for the state. SAVOR is proud to showcase award-winning wines from across the state. A preliminary list of committed notable wineries include our title partnership with Quench and Hensley wines, breweries and distilleries. Arizona will remain the focus, featuring local wine-makers, including Caduceus Cellars, Callaghan Vineyards, Dos Cabezas WineWorks, Four Eight Wineworks and Sand-Reckoner Vineyards. A full list of participating wine brands will be launched in early January. SAVOR WEEK EVENTS THE TOAST Honoring Southern Arizona Culinary Leaders & Visionaries Join us as we kick off the 2018 SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival week events with a celebratory TOAST to honor those who have dedicated their efforts to building a thriving, diverse and rich culinary legacy in our community. THE TOAST will celebrate a distinguished individual whose body of work exemplifies support and dedication to advancing the Southern Arizona Culinary scene. The inaugural celebration, will honor Don Luria, founding President of the Tucson Originals, the Tucson Culinary Festival & Chair, Slow Food Southern Arizona. Sunday, January 28, 2018 ● Date: 10:30am - 1:00pm ● Location: The Lodge at Ventana Canyon, 6200 N Club House Ln, Tucson, AZ 85750 ● Tickets: Tickets $70/each include Brunch sampling from area chefs, complimentary sparkling wine toast and featured wine and cocktail pairings. Tickets: $70.00/each. ● More Information: https://www.saaca.org/savorthetoast.html SWEET CHARITY It may not be considered the ‘most important meal of the day’ but it’s certainly the one no one wants to forget! From its simple beginnings of fruit and honeycomb to the culinary masterpieces involving liquid nitrogen and real gold dessert is the sweet treat that has never stopped giving. The 5th annual Sweet Charity event features some of the most innovative, creative and sweet chefs in our region. Up to 10 pastry chefs, mixologists and culinary artists will participate in the event. Join us as we celebrate the sweet side of charity, with wine, libation and beer pairings alongside live demos, cake decorating and more at the annual Sweet Charity celebration. Tuesday, January 30, 2018 ● Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ● Location: Monark Premium Appliance Company, 3850 W Orange Grove Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741 ● Tickets: Dessert samplings along with wine and beer pairings will be offered from local chefs. Tickets: $30.00/each. ● More Information: https://www.saaca.org/savorsweetcharity.html CARNIVAL AT THE RIALTO The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, GUT Chefs and the Rialto Theatre partner to bring you the official CARNIVAL at the Rialto. The Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday themed charity event, will feature cajun and creole cuisine complete with authentic King Cake, as well as dancing to live music. The Rialto Theatre will come alive with the sounds and sights of the Bayou, to kick off a Tucson themed CARNIVAL event. Attendees are encouraged to dress in the spirit of the celebration! Thursday, February 1, 2018 ● Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ● Location: Rialto Theatre ● Tickets: Tucson's GUT Chefs will present New Orleans style menu samplings along with beer wine and cocktail pairings and live Fat Tuesday themed music. Tickets: $45.00/each. ● More Information: https://www.saaca.org/savorcarnival.html ALL SAVOR FESTIVAL PASS An an all-inclusive SAVOR Week ticket, good for admission to all SAVOR Week events is available for $185! More details with regard to ticket package benefits and participating restaurants, exhibitors, and entertainment schedule will be announced in the coming months on the website at https://www.saaca.org/savor.html. Official event hashtag: #SAVORTucson. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates. About Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for all ages. Visit https://www.saaca.org/ for more. About Local First Arizona Founded in 2003 by Director Kimber Lanning, Local First Arizona (LFA) is a statewide non-profit organization working to strengthen communities and local economies through growing, supporting, and celebrating locally owned businesses throughout the state of Arizona. LFA seeks to promote, support, and celebrate a vibrant and sustainable Arizona economy by educating consumers, stakeholders, business leaders, and policymakers about local business ownership, social equity, cultural diversity, environmental kinship, and collaboration. Visit www.localfirstaz.com for more information and a directory of more than 3,000 locally owned businesses. About Tucson Botanical Gardens Tucson Botanical Gardens, designated as America's Best Secret Garden by Reader's Digest, is an urban oasis in the heart of Tucson, featuring a 5 ½ acre collection of 17 specialty gardens. Voted Tucson's "BEST Public Garden" in the Tucson Weekly's BEST of issues for 12 years and awardee of the 2014 Copper Cactus Award for a Non-profit business. Now celebrating its 40th Anniversary, the Tucson Botanical Gardens has a seasonal tropical butterfly exhibit, an on-site café and two garden gift shops. The Gardens is located at 2150 N. Alvernon Way. For more information on classes, rotating exhibits, events or anything else, call (520) 326-9686, Ext. 10, email [email protected] or visit www.tucsonbotanical.org. Annual community wide food and wine festival, presented by Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, Local First Arizona & Tucson Botanical Gardens, approaches Sell Out. (TUCSON, Ariz.) - SAVOR Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival, Southern Arizona's Largest and only locally-focused food festival, has rapidly become one of the region's can't miss events. With nearly two weeks before the event, less than 100 tickets remain available for sale.
On Saturday, February 4th from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. over 75 of Southern Arizona's finest chefs, wineries, breweries and distilleries will come together at the Tucson Botanical Gardens showcasing fine food and drink, furthering Tucson as a dining destination worthy of international culinary prestige, including the city's status as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. "The Savor Food and Wine Festival not only showcases the rich and delicious culture of the region, but highlights the importance of supporting these local food businesses in our daily lives," said Kimber Lanning, Founder and Executive Director of Local First Arizona. "Much of southern Arizona's local economy is driven by those in the dining, culinary, and local foods industries. Without them, we wouldn't have the diverse culture and economy that we see today in Tucson and beyond." SAVOR Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival was designed as a collaborative partnership between the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance, Local First Arizona, and Tucson Botanical Gardens to promote local chefs and producers while sharing the message that supporting local business creates a significant economic impact. The SAVOR Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival is proud to announce the list of 2017 participants and their featured menus: - [POPPED] Artisan Popcorn: Various flavors of Artisan Popcorn - Agustin Kitchen: Duck Goulash - aka Deli & Bakeshop: Morning Buns - The Coronet: Butternut Squash Bruschetta with local Barrio bread & veggies - Alfonso Gourmet Olive Oil & Balsamics: Serrano Honey Roasted Red Pepper Goat Cheese Bruschetta (using Local Serrano Honey Vinegar) - Angie's Gourmet To Go: New Orleans Style Seafood Gumbo (locally made Andouille sausage) - Kalil Bottling Company, OFFICIAL WATER SPONSOR FIJI: Featuring samplings of RC Cola, Diet RC, 7UP, Canada Dry Ginger Ale and A&W Root Beer - Arizona Doe Baking Co: French Macarons (local Meyer lemons & prickly pear) - Beyond Bread: King Cake - A sweet cinnamon pastry, draped with festively colored frosting and sugar for Mardi Gras. - Boca Tacos y Tequila: Cochimito Pork with pibil sauce micro green garnish - Brother John's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ: Smoked Beef Brisket, Burnt End BBQ Pit Beans (Local Angus Beef from 1855 Farms) - BrushFire BBQ Co. - Cafe Botanica: Magdalena Squash Bread made with Mesquite Flour and Agave Syrup served with Hand-churned butter and Limequat Marmalade (Local Magdalena Squash, Mesquite beans, lime-quats) - Charro Steak: Tortilla chips, salsa sampling as well as vegan and classic guacamole (Local chiles) - Chef Chic: Tequila Braised Pork with a nopales salsa and a refreshing Palomas drink with grapefruit cream float - Crossroads Restaurant: Red Chile mini Chimi and Beans - Dakota Restaurant and Dakota Catering: Tempura Coconut Shrimp with Orange Sweet and Sour Chutney and Confetti Cole Slaw with Homemade Sweet and Sour Poppy Seed Dressing - Dominicks Real Italian: Homemade Lasagna and Tiramisu - El Charro Café: Tortilla chips, salsa sampling and vegan and classic guacamole (local chiles) - El Cisne Cocina de Mexico: Squash, tomato carrot, cheese and Onion Soup and mushrooms stuffed with chorizo, with Queso Fresco and handmade tortillas - Epazote at the Tucson Hilton El Conquistador Resort: Red wine pairing with featured menu sampling - Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar: Pulled Pork Tacos paired with locally brewed craft beer and red wine sangria - Fermented Tea Company: Prickly Pear Kombucha - SpunLight Cotton Candy: Organic Cotton Candy in various flavors - Gourmet Girls Bakery & Bistro: Mocha Dacquoise Meringue Bites - Kingfisher: Creole Gulf Shrimp and Fresh White Anson Mills Grits, Antebellum Fresh White Grits from South Carolina - Mama's Hawaiian BBQ: Prickly Pear Lemon Squares (Local mesquite flour and prickly pear syrup) - North Italia: Osso Buco Cappelleti (Local mushroom, roasted sunchoke, truffle jus, I'itoi onion) with Ricotta Panna Cotta (Almond Biscotti, Fig and Date compote). - Bob's Steak & Chop House: House Cured Salmon & Creme Fraiche and dessert pairing of Lavender Rose Bavarian Cream - Primo at JW Marriott Resort and Spa: Porchetta Slider with Arugula and Aioli (Local Pork Belly - Starbar Farms) - Queen Ceviche: Margarita with local Hibiscus flower - Ramona Farms American Indian Foods: Poshol (Tepary bean soup) and Tepary bean brownies (Local Tepary beans and pima club wheat) - Rigo's Restaurant: White Sangria and Chicken chile poblanos platter - Seis Kitchen and Catering: Cochinita Pibil Street Taco - The Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge: Chilaquiles- tostadas layered with green chili chicken, cotija cheese, crème fraiche, and cilantro - Tohono Chul Garden Bistro: Three Sisters + Cheese Tostadito, Mole Sauce, Salsa "Tomato", Desert Winter Greens, Cilantro Pop Rocks, Corn, Pinto Beans, Squash, Mole, Cheese, Citrus, Winter Greens, Chilies - Wildflower: Bacon Wrapped Jidori Chicken Torchon- Smoked Cheddar Grits, Charred Cipollini Onion, Brussels Sprout, Natural Jus and Sticky Toffee Pudding- Medjool Date, Roasted Pear, Vanilla Cardamom Yogurt (Local Hayden Flour Mill Grits and McClendon's Farm Medjool Dates) - Yellow Brick Coffee: Honduras: Mi Tazita Cold Brew on Nitrogen and Kenya: Kamoini hand-brewed via a Chemex - PY Steakhouse at Casnio Del Sol: Port Salut Pot De Creme, Truffle Honey, Whiskey Libation (Local White Sonoran Wheat, Honey) Partnering is Breakthru Beverage on libation sampling - Guiseppe's Italian Kitchen: Artichoke Bruchetta and spring mix salad with gorgonzola and grilled asparagus with Lamb osso bucco - Cheri's Desert Harvest: Prickly Pear Cactus Lemonade and Jalapeno Pepper Dip with Crackers (Prickly pear cactus syrup from locally grown farm and jalapeno pepper dip from locally sourced produce company) - AJ's Fine Foods: Brown Butter Truffle Tarts - Cactus Slap Salsa: Salsa with local Hatch Chiles - 1912 Brewing Company: Selected local Brews - Barrio Brewing: Selected Local Brews - Aridus Wine Company: Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Tank 16 (blend), Malbec, Syrah, Tank 9 (red blend) - Caduceus Cellars / Merkin Vineyards: Chupacabra Blanca, Chupacabra, Dos Ladrones, Primer Paso - CataVinos: Wine Selections - Dragoon Brewing Co: Selected Local Brews - Golden Rule Vineyards: 2013 Black Diamond, 2011 Second Chance Zinfandel, 2012 Commonwealth, 2013 Petite Sirah - Hamilton Distillers: The Easy Breather: Whiskey Del Bac Clear, creme de cacao, cinnamon syrup, lemon juice, strawberries - PRP Wine: White Italian blend Duca d' Amalfi and red French Blend Chevalier de Bayard - Pueblo Vida Brewing Company: Bavarian Hefeweizen & Seasonal IPA - Roger Clyne's Mexican Moonshine Tequila: Fresh mango piece with the Silver Tequila, Cheese Pairing with Reposado, imported chocolate with Añejo. - Sand-Reckoner: Select Wine Samples - Sonoita Vineyards: Select Wine Samples - Three Wells Distilling: Cocktail and Libation Sampling - Oskar Blues: Selected brews - Firestone Walker: Union Jack, Luponic Distortion, Pivo Pilsner, 805 - SanTan Brewing Company: Grapefruit Shandy, HopShock IPA, MoonJuice IPA, Grapefruit MoonJuice IPA, Mr. Pineapple - White Claw: Spiked Spirit Mixers, Sparkling Flavors in Natural Lime, Black Cherry and Ruby Grapefruit - Finley Distributing: Henry's Hard Soda-Grape, Blueberry Ale, Blue Moon & Leinenkugel seasonal flavors - PRP Wine: Chevalier de Bayard, a French red Grenanche blend - Arizona Hops & Vines: Sparkling Moscato, wine cocktails, red wine - 1912 Brewing Company: Draft beer, IPA, Sour Brews - Dos Cabezas WineWorks: Arizona Wine - Pillsbury Wine Company: Rosé 15, WildChild White 14, WildChild Red 14, Roan Red 13 Exhibitors representing the Tucson City of Gastronomy will be present to share how Tucson earned its prestigious distinction from UNESCO. Many participating chefs will be highlighting local ingredients that are unique to this region in their SAVOR samplings. This year the event has partnered with the International Traditional Knowledge Institute (ITKI) to present the TRusT™ mobile app at SAVOR. TRusT™ helps share the stories of local foods with a global audience. The TRusT™ app shows stories of people making finished products according to traditional practices, combined with modern technology to narrate how, when and where artisanal products are made. Additional highlights of the 4th Annual SAVOR Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival include:
Please note, the Tucson Botanical Gardens will be closed to General Admission Botanical Gardens entry the day of February 4, 2017. The Tucson Botanical Gardens will reopen to the general public on Sunday, February 5 at 8:30 AM SAVOR Food and Wine Festival When: Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way Cost: General Admission: $65 in advance (no day of ticket sales) Online: www.saaca.org Phone: (520) 797-3959 Note to media: Photos available upon request. About Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a not-for-profit organization that exists to ensure that, through engagement in arts and culture, our communities produce strong, inspired citizens. SAACA enlists artists, businesses, governments, and individuals to expand artistic and cultural opportunities in their respective communities. To enhance access to the arts and to promote cultural awareness in the communities it serves, SAACA presents large-scale festivals, events and other programs. The Alliance also promotes educational opportunities in the arts and culture for all ages. www.saaca.org About Local First Arizona Founded in 2003 by Director Kimber Lanning, Local First Arizona (LFA) is the largest alliance of independent businesses in the country, working to strengthen communities and local economies through supporting, maintaining and celebrating locally owned businesses throughout the state of Arizona. With nearly 3,000 local business members, LFA educates citizens, stakeholders, business leaders, and legislators about the significant environmental, economic, and cultural benefits of strong local economies. Visit www.LocalFirstAZ.com for more information. About Tucson Botanical Gardens Tucson Botanical Gardens, designated as America's Best Secret Garden by Reader's Digest, is an urban oasis in the heart of Tucson, featuring a 5 ½ acre collection of 17 specialty gardens. Voted Tucson's "BEST Public Garden" in the Tucson Weekly's BEST of issues for 12 years and awardee of the 2014 Copper Cactus Award for a Non-profit business. Now celebrating its 40th Anniversary, the Tucson Botanical Gardens has a seasonal tropical butterfly exhibit, an on-site café and two garden gift shops. The Gardens is located at 2150 N. Alvernon Way. For more information on classes, rotating exhibits, events or anything else, call (520) 326-9686, Ext. 10, email [email protected] or visit www.tucsonbotanical.org. |
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