Visiting JoJo’s at 76 W. Washington St. is always an all-around experience. Great food, a beautiful outdoor patio, live music, a turtle pond, and a wandering cat named Lucky are what you can expect at the corner of Washington Street and Court Avenue.

On Saturday, August 10, JoJo’s is hosting a multi-course Sunset Mushroom Dinner. There will be four seating times to choose from online at 5, 5:30, 7, and 7:30 p.m.

Chef Christian Bidegain has teamed up with the Southern Arizona urban mushroom farm, Sunset Mushrooms, to feature five varieties of mushrooms. Sunset Mushrooms grows multiple batches of fungi out of its Sierra Vista growhouse, including Lion’s Mane, Pearl Oyster, and Piopinno — a hidden gem in the mushroom world.

Seats at the table are $130 per person and include six courses (reservations are required). The option to purchase drink pairings will be available the day of.

To reserve your spot, open this link, select “August 10,” and choose one of the available times (5, 5:30, 7, or 7:30 p.m.).

This dinner is packed with all kinds of goodies so come hungry!

Sunset Mushroom Dinner Menu

First Course: Snack

• Blue Oyster Mushroom “Chips” – Crispy blue oyster mushroom chips dusted with seaweed and vinegar powder and served with a side of miso-cashew dip.

Second Course: Starter

• Pearl Oyster Mushroom and “Cheese” – Lightly pickled pearl oyster mushrooms served with almond milk “cheese,” black garlic paste, and charcoal semolina crackers. Topped with microgreens and edible flowers.

Third Course: Intermediate

• Lion’s Mane Mushroom “Carpaccio” – Sauteed Lion’s Mane mushroom mixed with fried capers, shallots, and mustard. Vegan “egg yolk”. Served with baguette.

Fourth Course: Main

• King Trumpet Mushroom “Scallops” – Sous-vide & seared king trumpet mushroom scallops with a mushroom reduction, paired with potato pearls, dehydrated kale chips, and a roasted red pepper espuma. Garnished with micro cilantro and micro leeks.

Fifth Course: Palate Cleanser

• Pioppino Mushroom Sorbet – Pioppino mushroom and citrus sorbet, cava granita, and garnished with basil caviar.

Sixth Course: Dessert

• Hazelnut & Pioppino Tart – Pioppino mushroom and dark chocolate tart with a hazelnut shortbread crust, served with coconut vanilla mousse and apricot coulis.

Quick History of JoJo’s

In 2010, Jo Schneider took over La Cocina in downtown Tucson. Just a couple of years ago, the name changed to LaCo. Fast forward to this very moment and Jo has retired, leaving the business to her family. Now, the restaurant is named after Jo, a loving tribute to their mother: JoJo’s Restaurant.

Reminder: To reserve your spot, open this link, select “August 10,” and choose one of the available times (5, 5:30, 7, or 7:30 p.m.).

JoJo’s Restaurant is located at 76 W. Washington St. For more information, visit jojostucson.com and follow JoJo’s on Instagram. For more information about Sunset Mushrooms and to bring their mushrooms home, visit sunsetmushrooms.com.

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