PY Steakhouse, which is just inside Casino Del Sol, continues their annual “Dinner with Chefs” dinner series 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28.Photo by
We’re well into the year now and the monthly event continues to evolve into a much bigger culinary experience with its vast group of collaborators. For example, this month’s dinner is sort of a competition between two sommeliers.
In one corner, you’ve got Will Olendorf with is choices of wine, and in the other corner is the challenger Jennifer Aspery. Although, both are working together to provide one of the best meals you’ve had in weeks — possibly months.
Seats range from $75 to $125 per person, and you can call (520) 324-9350 to make your reservations.
“Dinner with Chefs” April Menu
First Course
Summer Melon Gazpacho – with Dungeness crab, furikake, avocado, and sweet chili sorbet
Paired with:
2017 Poggio Ai Ginepri, Vermentino/Sauvignon Blanc Blend
2017 Cade Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley CA
Second Course
Grilled Rack of Lamb – lamb leg Wellington, roasted summer vegetables, and mustard-cherry jus
Paired with:
2016 Viberti Barbera D’ Alba
2014 Rodney Strong Symmetry Meritage, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County
Third Course
Dark Chocolate Mousse – with passion fruit, toasted coconut, key lime, and Marcona almond
Paired with:
2013 Gutierrez de la Vega “Recondita Armonia”, The Natural Wine Company
2014 Girard Petite Sirah, Napa Valley
If you can’t make it out to this dinner, there are going to be several other opportunities. The menus, dates, and times will be posted at least a month in advance of the event.
Dinner with Chefs 2019 Lineup
June 2019 – Beverage Consultant, Ciaran Wiese
July 2019 – Hamilton Distillers National Director of Sales & Public Relations, Dale Riggins
August 2019 – Dragoon Brewing Company Founder, Tristan White
September 2019 – Master Sommelier at Court of Master Sommeliers Americas, Laura Williamson
October 2019 – Little Rituals Bar Director, Aaron Defeo
November 2019 – Lagunitas Brewing Company Market Manager, Shaun Nadeau
December 2019 – Speaking of Grains and Grapes Owner, Russ Kempton
PY Steakhouse is located at the Casino Del Sol Resort at 5655 W. Valencia Rd. To make a reservation, call (520) 324-9350. For more information, visit casinodelsol.com.
At 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.
