In collaboration with Copenhagen Imports and the creative minds of some of Tucson’s best chefs, comes the very first and one-of-a-kind Art of Plating from 6 – 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 27.
Spread throughout the store, the event features 10 separate chef stations where the plating will take place. Guests will be able to sample small versions of each dish, and vote for their favorite in the People’s Choice award. A judges’ area will also be available for viewing dishes, taking pictures, and for the three judges to make their selections for best plating.
Taking place inside the beautiful Copenhagen Furniture Store on Ft. Lowell — home to Tucson’s finest modern furniture for over three decades — guests will be treated to a variety of fine wines, artfully plated dishes, live music by the Zenith String Quartet, as well as have an opportunity to win an Ekornes of Norway Stressless Recliner & Ottoman ($4,079 value). All general admission attendees will receive a raffle ticket for the recliner and ottoman combo, while VIP ticket holders will receive two raffle tickets.
Click here to purchase tickets to The Art of Plating
But possibly the most valuable of all is seeing how each participating chef chooses to craft their artfully plated dishes as you explore their stations around the store. When you feel you’ve tasted the dish that’s really struck your fancy, both tastefully and aesthetically, make sure to submit your vote so that it comes out on top.
Aside from the People’s Choice award given by the guests, three professional judges will be selecting their favorites, as well. Guests will have access to view (and of course, taste) what they’re sampling and take photos of the plated dishes, too.
Unlike some food events, tickets are limited to 220, so there’s less wait times in line along with an abundant amount of food and drinks available to all.
General admission tickets are $75 per person and $125 for the VIP admission. A portion of proceeds will benefit Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP).
General Admission ($75)
- Unlimited food samples
- Wine glass
- Access to all wine samples
- Gift bag
- One raffle ticket for the Ekornes of Norway Stressless Aura Recliner and Ottoman
VIP Admission ($125)
- Early entry at 5:30 p.m.
- Unlimited food samples
- Wine glass
- Access to all wine samples
- Premium gift bag
- Two raffle tickets for the Ekornes of Norway Stressless Aura Recliner and Ottoman
A special thanks to Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits and HF Coors for providing plateware.
The Art of Plating Featured Chefs
- Adrian Castillo (Executive Chef, Lodge on the Desert)
- Brian Smith (Executive Chef, Maynards Kitchen)
- Devon Sanner (Executive Chef, The Carriage House)
- Gary Hickey (Executive Chef, Charro Steak)
- Kyle Nottingham (Executive Chef, Commoner & Co./Prep & Pastry)
- Maria Mazon (Owner and Chef, BOCA Tacos y Tequila)
- Moody Elbarasi (Executive Chef, The Coronet)
- Ryan Clark (Executive Chef, Casino Del Sol)
- Dominique Stoller (Executive Events & Catering Chef, Playground Bar & Lounge
The Copenhagen furniture store is located at 3660 E. Fort Lowell Rd. For more information, visit the Facebook event page or eventbrite.com to purchase your tickets.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
