Here’s what’s shaking this week at the Carriage House:
“The Final Harvest” Pop-Up Dinner with Urban Belly
5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 9 • $85 per person plus tax and gratuity
Chef David Valencia and Pastry Chef Bri Grateron will present a seven-course vegetable-centric menu with wine pairings. This will be Urban Belly’s final pop-up dinner, so don’t miss out on your last chance to experience this duo that pushes Tucson’s boundaries of avant-garde cuisine.
A Tucson Thanksgiving – Demo Class & Dinner by Chef Janos Wilder
5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday, November 11 • $80 per person
Chef Janos Wilder will teach how to create some of his favorite Thanksgiving touches with his signature southwestern style.
Roast Turkey Adobado with Smoked Portobello Stuffing – whole turkey stuffed with maple chile-lime paste under the skin, then stuffed with green chile cornbread, smoked poblanon chiles, and portobello mushrooms
Menus for the Special Occasion Gourmet with Judith Baigent King from Culinary Concepts
6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 15 • $60 per person
Chef Judith Baigent King will teach the first in the series of three classes focused on taking the stress out of holiday entertaining. The impressive dishes can be prepared ahead of time so you can spend your energy with the party guests instead.
Pear and Persimmon Salad with D’Anjou Pear Vinaigrette
Phyllo Wrapped Salmon with Leeks and Peppers
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Steamed Green Vegetables with Pistachio-Lime Butter
Raspberry Vacherin drizzled with Cabernet-Raspberry Essence.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to scarfing down late night green chili patty melts in his car. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.