2024 Tucson Cocktail + Perfect Bite Challenge (November 10)

October 18, 2024

By Matt Sterner

The Tucson Cocktail Challenge has returned for another round and will take place from 5 – 7 p.m. on Sunday, November 10 at St. Philip’s Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.

However, it has a new name! We (Tucson Foodie) have teamed up with Tucson City of Gastronomy (TCOG) for this year’s competition, making it the Tucson Cocktail + Perfect Bite Challenge.

Six local mixologists will compete for their specially created craft cocktail to win the title “Tucson Cocktail of the Year.” Plus, six local chefs will also be facing off for the “Perfect Bite” portion of the competition.

Perhaps the best part is that voting will be conducted by all who are attending the event. We’re looking forward to seeing the competitors and tasting their bites!

Mixologists and chefs are TBD (we’ll keep you updated).

Tickets are $65 per person and include cocktail samples, bites, and live entertainment from local DJs.

“This event is a must-attend for all cocktail enthusiasts and foodies in the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the U.S.”

The event is a fundraiser for the nonprofit Tucson City of Gastronomy managing the designation.

The 2024 Tucson Cocktail + Perfect Bite Challenge will be held at St. Philip’s Plaza, 4280 N. Campbell Ave. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit eventbrite.com.

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Matt Sterner

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.

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