Join chef Christian Padilla for a four-course menu inspired by local ingredients and global techniques at the Tucson Foodie June R&D Dinner from 6–9 p.m. on Thursday, June 26 at Arizona Wine Collective, 4280 N. Campbell Ave.

Chef Padilla, previously of Flying V Bar & Grill, brings over 21 years of culinary experience.

Padilla will lead guests through an immersive dining experience. The evening includes an optional wine pairing curated by Arizona Wine Collective.

A Thoughtful and Adventurous Menu

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Guests will enjoy a one-night-only tasting menu that blends fine dining with bold experimentation. The featured courses include:

• Welcome Bubbles
• Deviled Duck Eggs with huitlacoche crema, tobiko, hibiscus-pickled onions, and cacahuates japones paired with Chateau Tumbleweed | 2023 Bonita Springs Ugni Blanc
• Heirloom Tomatoes with chiltepín vinaigrette, hamachi, and seaweed caviar paired with Sonoran Wines | 2023 Rosé of Grenache
• Aguachile with beef tenderloin, green apple, serrano, cucumber, scallion, and tortilla ash paired with Los Milics Vineyards | 2022 Renato’s
• Oaxacan White Mole Bon Bons with 70% Bolivian dark chocolate, made in collaboration with Tucson Chocolate Factory paired with Callaghan Vineyards | Barrett’s Sparkling Rosé

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Tickets and Wine Pairing

General admission tickets cost $100. The price includes dinner, tax, and gratuity. Guests can add a wine pairing for $45, which includes a welcome pour and curated pairings with each course.

Only 25 tickets remain. Reserve your seat by clicking here.

Arizona Wine Collective is located at 4280 N. Campbell Ave.

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