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What
Tailgate Wine Dinner at Zona 78
When
6:30  p.m. Monday, October 16
Where
Zona 78
7301 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
More Info
(520) 296-7878
zona78.com
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East Tucson’s  Zona 78 will show off the classier potential in tailgating with their Tailgate Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 16.

The Italian kitchen’s own Paul Leathers will fire up the grill and smoke for courses to pair with hand-picked wines.

Salmon, airline chicken breast, and short ribs aren’t typical for tailgating, but who’s complaining?

Four wine-paired courses, plus dessert, is $45 plus tax and gratuity.

To make a reservation, call (520) 296-7878. Seating is limited, so call soon.

Tailgate Wine Dinner Menu

First Course

• Microgreens, grilled stone fruit, smoked honey, toasted almonds, lemon balsamic dressing
• Paired with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (2015)

Second Course

• Smoked cured salmon, crostini, cherry chutney, Camembert sauce
  
• Paired with Cherry Bomb Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County (2014)
  

Third Course

• Smoked airline chicken breast, mushroom wild rice pilaf, pomegranate lavender reduction
  
• Paired with Ernesto Catena Padrillos Malbec, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (2016)
  

Fourth Course

• Smoked short ribs, New Zealand sweet potato puree, wilted spinach
  
• Paired with Rosso di Montalcino DOC (2016)
  

Fifth Course

• Peach cobbler à la mode

For more information, call (520) 296-7878, or visit zona78.com.