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2017 World Margarita Championship Winners Announced

10/10/2017

 
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 Masters

9/21/2017

 
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.
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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.

Meet the 2016 World Margarita Champions

10/3/2016

 
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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  • ABOUT
    • ABOUT US
    • EQUITABLE OUTREACH
    • TEAM CONTACTS
    • SAACA BOARD LEADERSHIP
  • GET INVOLVED & SUPPORT
    • SUPPORT OUR WORK - DONORS & PARTNERSHIPS
    • CURRENT PARTNERS, DONORS & SPONSORS
    • SPONSOR A PROGRAM OR EVENT
    • VOLUNTEER
    • INTERN
    • ARTIST & VENDOR APPLICATIONS
  • EVENTS & FESTIVALS
    • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
    • EVENT & EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS
    • ART & MUSIC FESTIVALS >
      • CRUISE, BBQ & BLUES
      • DESERT RIDGE MUSIC & MURALS
      • DOWNTOWN GLENDALE ARTS & CULTURE FEST
      • LA ENCANTADA FINE ART FESTIVAL
      • SAHUARITA ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • SKY ISLANDS FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • ORO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CELEBRATION
      • ORO VALLEY FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • ORO VALLEY SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
      • TEMPE ART BLOCK PARTY
      • TUCSON FOLK FESTIVAL
    • CULINARY EVENTS >
      • DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC
      • SALSA, TEQUILA & TACO CHALLENGE
      • SAVOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
      • WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • LIVE MUSIC >
      • LIVE MUSIC AT THE LOOKOUT
      • ORO VALLEY CONCERT SERIES
      • RIVERFRONT PARK CONCERT SERIES
  • ART PROGRAMS & COLLABORATIONS
    • ARTIST OPPORTUNITIES - CALL TO ARTIST LISTINGS
    • SAHUARITA CAPTURING COMMUNITY PHOTO CONTEST
    • ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
    • PUBLIC ART IN ORO VALLEY, AZ
    • PUBLIC ART IN SAHUARITA, AZ
    • VENTANA GALLERY & ART EXHIBITIONS AT ROCHE >
      • UNCOMMON KNOWLEDGE ART EXHIBITION
      • 2023 ROCHE CULTURE LENS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
      • 2022 ROCHE CELEBRATING MOMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
      • 2021 ROCHE LUNG CANCER AWARENESS EXHIBITION
    • CREATIVE AGING AT THE FOUNTAINS
    • DIGITAL ART PROGRAMS >
      • AARP CELEBRATING ARTISTS VIDEO SERIES
      • SLOW FOOD COOKING CLASSES WITH SLOW FOOD
    • UNDERCOVER ARTS MAGAZINE
    • TRANSPORTATION ART BY YOUTH 2022 >
      • Gila Monster
      • Glowing Scorpions
      • Prickly Pear Everywhere
  • CATALYST CREATIVE COLLECTIVE