Chef Brian Smith of Maynards Market & Kitchen wants to take you on a culinary journey through Italy at Flying Aprons Tucson from 6 – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26.
In 2017, chef Smith was selected to represent Tucson in Parma by the local board incorporated with UNESCO — the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization. In time, the group designated the Old Pueblo as an official City of Gastronomy.
Now, Smith is ready to share his knowledge by sharing a dinner featuring meats, cheeses, and other cuisine that made the Italian city, Parma, so legendary.
The menu has yet to be released, but will consist of Parmigiano-Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma and other Italian favorites.
Tickets are $69 per person.
Flying Aprons Tucson is located on 1702 N. Stone Ave. For more information, visit flyingapronstucson.com.
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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.
