On October 26, the Tucson Museum of Art is not only allowing food and drink in the facility – they’re providing it. For Mondays at the Museum, guests are invited to a small food and wine tasting and tour of the current exhibit.

At 2:30pm, the featured chef will be Chef Doug Levy of Feast and at 5pm Chef Anthony Coluci of Maynards Kitchen will take the reigns.

“We chose Maynards Kitchen for its sophisticated and elegant menu, hip downtown location, and over the top wine shop,” commented Laura Cortelyou, the museum’s Director of PR and Marketing. “Feast for its cool urban atmosphere, innovative menu, and premium wine tastings. Who else besides Doug Levy (of Feast) would allow his “Feastling” followers to help plan his summer menus?”

Tours of the current exhibition, Western Heroes of Pulp Fiction: Dime Novel to Pop Culture, will be led by Christine Brindza, Glasser Curator, Art of the American West.

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Maynard’s Menu for Mondays at the Museum

• First Course – Local lamb carpaccio, wild rocket, Parmigiano Reggiano, fresh mint oil
  • Paired with Le Charmel Rose, Cotes de Provence France, 2014
• Second Course – Speck and basil wrapped prawns, heirloom tomato coulis, gnocchi alla Romano
  • Paired with Boeger Barbera, El Dorado California, 2011
• Third Course – Pork Saltimbocca, prosciutto, roasted garlic mash, mushroom sage jus
  • Paired with Tenuta di Arceno, Chianti reserve Italy, 2009
• Dessert – Horchata Tiramisu, local pecan tulle
  • Paired with Strev, Moscato di Asti Piedmont Italy, 2013

Feast Menu for Mondays at the Museum

• First Course – Okra-asparagus fritter with roasted garlic aioli
  • Paired with 2013 Itsas Mendi
• Second Course – Tomato Tarte Tatin with Manchego custard
  • Paired with 2011 Bovale Old Vines
• Third Course – Licorice root-dusted short rib of beef with wine syrup
  • Paired with 2012 Androvi? Plavac Mali
• Fourth Course – Country-style lamb paté with currant glaze and rosemary
  • Paired with 2006 Reserve Saint Dominique Grenache

Reservations deadline is Monday, October 19. Tickets are $50 per person for each tasting.

For more information, visit tucsonmuseumofart.org.