In collaboration with Copenhagen Imports and 11 outstanding local chefs, Tucson Foodie hosted its second Art of Plating event on Thursday, January 30.
All of the chefs graciously donated their time and food in support of The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. Thank you, chefs, you are absolute culinary superstars.
We extend our thanks to all those who participated and contributed to the event’s success.
Here were each of the chef’s submissions:
Erika Bostick, Fonda La Hermanita
Moody Elbarasi, The Coronet
Wendy Gauthier, Chef Chic
Roderick Ledesma, PY Steakhouse
John Martinez, Tito & Pep
Maria Mazon, BOCA Tacos y Tequila
Kyle Nottingham, Ares Collective
Gina Skelton, First We Eat Catering
David Solorzano, Penca
Dominique Stoller, Doma’s Delights Catering & Personal Chef
Matt Thompson, Nook
Award winners
The votes were close, but two victors emerged. Gina Skelton from First We Eat Catering won the People’s Choice award, while John Martinez from Tito & Pep won the Judges’ Choice award.
Here are additional photos from the night:
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. 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.
