DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails continues its “Around the Globe: Sisters Cities of Gastronomy” tour with a special menu from Tuesday, August 20 – Monday, September 30.
Since Tucson became the first city in the U.S. to be named a City of Gastronomy, chef Janos Wilder and others have traveled to other “sister” cities around the world to share the region’s culinary history and unique foods.
Now, Wilder is ready to share the flavors he’s collected. The culinary tour is making the summer’s final pit stop in Burgos, Spain.
Those living in Burgos tend to feast on roasted meats, the savory local cheese Queso de Burgos, and fish dishes such as Bacalao a la Burgalesa —despite being inland.
The menu is available for more than a month at DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails. Take a glance at it to give your tastebuds something to look forward to.
Burgos, Spain Menu
Appetizers
- Melon and Cucumber Gazpacho – pickled cherries, serrano ham powdered croutons, and queso blanco ($10)
- Tapas Burgos – Serrano ham bruschetta with tomato jam + manchego; Vanessa’s sobrasada with quail egg and chive, boquerones, olivada, and basil ($12)
- Cheese Board – housemade queso blanco, manchego, Murcia al vino, quince, toasted almonds, dried apricots, and honeycomb ($13)
Main Courses
- Grilled Lamb Loin Chops – Castilian braised potatoes, purslane, pickled onions, and pickled peaches ($26)
- Pan-Seared Cod – light broth of tomato, fresh chickpeas, red beans, piquillo peppers, and salsa verde ($28)
- Olla Podrida Reconstructed – grilled pork tenderloin, spicy shredded ham hocks, chorizo chipolatas, crispy pig ears, chickpea flour fries, lemon aïoli, parsley fluid gel, and piquillo purée ($27)
Desserts
- Honey-Mascarpone Ice Cream and Almond Chiffon Cake – with fig jam and balsamic whipped cream
- Orange, Rosemary Olive Oil Polenta Cake – with almond-dried cherry ice cream and mint syrup
Around the Globe: Burgos, Spain Cooking Demo and Dinner
In addition to the special menu, chef Wilder is holding a demonstration cooking class followed by a multi-course menu tasting dinner on Friday, August 23 at 6 p.m. at The Carriage House.
This class is perfect for those who want an in-depth look at the flavors, history, and the take-home cooking skills of Burgos, Spain.
Tickets are $70 per person.
DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails is located at 135 S. Sixth Ave. For more information, visit downtownkitchen.com.
The Carriage House Event Venue and Cooking School is located in downtown Tucson at 125 S. Arizona Ave. Class reservations can be made at carriagehousetucson.com or by calling 520-615-6100.
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.
