This event’s got style — certifications, too.
The nonprofit Tucson City of Gastronomy (TCOG) is hosting a Cocktail Challenge at the Carriage House from 5 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 19.
You won’t want to miss this competition because you’ll have the opportunity to sample cocktails from five mixologists that represent a few of the 23 certified 2020 Tucson City of Gastronomy Restaurants.
Each of the mixologists will be judged by their representation of Tucson’s gastronomical history, use of local ingredients, and incorporation of contemporary bar trends.
You, the guest of honor, are allowed to vote, too. Try them all and then vote to help name the “TCOG Cocktail of the Year,” which comes with a $250 cash prize.
Tickets are $35 per person and include cocktail tastings and hors d’oeuvres from the Carriage House.
The Carriage House is located at 125 S. Arizona Avenue in downtown Tucson. For additional information, visit eventbrite.com.
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.
