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Over 20 restaurants competed to prove their margarita magnificence. The Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort in the Town of Oro Valley was a magnificent setting for the 12th Annual World Margarita Championship, presented by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and Tucson Original Restaurants. Over 800 attendees were treated to outstanding food and drink recipes and were then able to vote on their favorite margarita.
More than twenty restaurants participated, contributing superb cuisine and spirits to the evening. Live music by Mariachi Los Potrillos provided lively entertainment during the event, and the Nathaniel Burnside Trio charmed guests at the after-party in the Colibri Lounge. The judges panel used their foodie expertise to choose the superlative margaritas in Friday nights' competition. The panel included: Mark Whitaker, Tucson Weekly, Homeskillet Blog and Chow Writer Jeff Lewis, Restauranteur and jazz musician Devon Sanner, Downtown Kitchen & Cocktails and Carriage House Donna DiFiore, Delectables Catering Sandra Joy Paul, Delectables Catering Marv Kirchler, SAACA Director and Hem & Her Bridal And the winners are: Judges Choice 1st Place: Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria -- Limoncello Margarita 2nd Place: Tequila Factory -- Mexican Passionflower 3rd Place: Epazote Kitchen & Cocktails -- Desert Rose People's Choice 1st Place: Tequila Factory -- Mexican Passionflower 2nd Place: Epazote Kitchen & Cocktails -- Desert Rose 3rd Place: Chef Chic -- Tropical Creamsicle 2017 World Margarita Championship When: Friday October 6, 2017 at 6:00pm. Where: Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort 10000 N Oracle Rd Cost: $55 Online: https://www.saaca.org/worldmargarita.html Phone: (520) 797-3959 All funds raised go directly to support SAACA arts education and arts therapy programs, as well as to support Tucson Original Restaurants. NOTE TO MEDIA: Photos available The World Margarita Championship Returns in October for Another Showdown of Mixology Masters9/21/2017
For the 12th consecutive year, this highly anticipated contest will raise the bar yet again to prove the Master of Margaritas in Tucson The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is proudly partnering with Tucson Original Restaurants and the Hilton El Conquistador to produce the annual World Margarita Challenge on October 6th in Oro Valley.
Get ready to sample more than a dozen original Margaritas and food samplings from your favorite Tucson Original Restaurants. Attendees and an esteemed panel of judges will have the pleasure of voting on their favorite entries, and six winners will be awarded at the end of the evening. More than twenty restaurants will participate in this year's contest from a variety of food categories. There will also be a raffle that will include over $2,000 in gift cards and gift baskets. Music by local mariachis will open the evening and artists will be live painting during the event. The Hilton El Conquistador is set against the beautiful back drop of Pusch Ridge and the Santa Catalina Mountains giving guests a picturesque setting to enjoy the al fresco experience of the Don Julio Patio, tequila sponsor. Don Julio will also be sampling drinks as guests on the ballroom patio. The 2017 World Margarita Challenge Participants Include*: Abuela's Cocina Mexicana Bisbee Breakfast Club Brother John's Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Cielos Dante's Fire The Dutch Eatery & Refuge Epazote Kitchen and Cocktails Fresco Pizzeria & Pastaria Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bakery & Bistro Lotus Garden Restaurant Mama's Hawaiian Bar-B-Cue Monkey Burger Monsoons Tap & Grill The Original Mama Louisa's Pastiche Modern Eatery Le Rendez Vous Bistro and Restaurant Rocco's Little Chicago Pizzeria Tequila Factory Trident Bar and Grill Twisted Tandoor *Please note this list will continue to grow as additional participants are added to the event. Additional exhibitors include the Consulate of Mexico, Local First Arizona, Art by Eli and Victor Navarro Art. An after-party with drink and dining specials will be held at Epazote Kitchen and Cocktails with live music following the conclusion of the event. 2017 World Margarita Championship When: Friday, October 6th at 6 PM Where: Hilton Tucson El Conquistador 1000 N Oracle Road Tickets: $55; $70 day-of-event Online: http://www.saaca.org/worldmargarita.html Phone: (520) 797-3959 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. For more information about programs and events produced by the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, go to www.saaca.org. Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance and Tucson Originals presented the 11th annual World Margarita Championship on September 30, 2016. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - The band was hot and the drinks were tangy. Restaurants from across Tucson brought new life to the classic margarita as they battled for the title of World Margarita Champion. From vegetable infused to a bacon garnish these cocktails were anything but traditional.
On Friday, September 30th, a panel of local culinary experts, as well as the event attendees, voted for their favorite margaritas paired with small bites including Sonoran shrimp ceviche from Bisbee Breakfast Club, Kobe beef tacos from Casino Del Sol, and Seafood Albondigas from Kingfisher Bar & Grill to name just a few. |
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