Culinary
Engage all things agave in this pop-up bazaar at the Hotel Congress! Visit local vendors and nurseries while enjoying live music and entertainment for agave spirit tastings and an agave plant you can take home. There will also be Arizona Sonora Desert Museum presentations and a book signing by Chasing Centuries author Ron Parker. Attend expert-led talks given by artists, historians, ethnobotanists, and makers. Enjoy refreshing treats and live music as you explore the world of agave!
James Beard Award winning chef Chris Bianco and celebrated mixologist Tony Abou Ganim collaborate alongside the chefs from Maynards Market & Kitchen and The Cup Café to present an exclusive dining experience. This four-course dinner with cocktails showcases the Three Sisters Farming technique with a focus on local squash. The proceeds from this dinner event will support Native Seeds SEARCH.
Taste fresh roasted agave and agave spirits. Plus agave home cooking workshop. Presentations by Jesús García and local wild food chef, Carolyn Niethammer.
Find new inspiration to create change at this event with presentations on pollinators, a honey tasting experience with Miraval’s Noel Patterson, and an exquisite farm-to-table brunch created by Chef Elizabeth Johnson featuring produce sourced from Aravaipa Farms and local purveyor Pivot Produce.
Maynards Kitchen's Chef Brian Smith and Tohono Chul's Chef Michael Montesano collaborate on a very special Sunday Brunch menu that incorporates local, wild crafted foods.