August R&D Dinner returns at Agustin Kitchen

(Photo courtesy of Augustin Kitchen)

August R&D Dinner returns at Agustin Kitchen

Aug 6, 20251 min read

Join Tucson Foodie for a one-night-only culinary experience at Agustin Kitchen on Monday, August 18, from 6 to 9 p.m.

Celebrate summer’s peak with a five-course dinner

August’s R&D Dinner brings us to Agustin Kitchen in the Mercado District. Executive chef David Solorzano, who has led the kitchen since 2022, will craft a five-course tasting menu.

Solorzano will also appear at this month’s Desert Magic event, making this dinner a double treat for fans of his refined style.

What’s on the menu?

  • Welcome Cocktail: Gin Gin Mule with mint, lime, Diega gin, ginger beer
  • Little Gem Salad with sour cream and onion dressing, chives, fennel, and butter-braised potato panko
    Domaine Wachau, Gruner Veltliner, Federspiel Terrassen, Austria 2024
  • Grilled Peaches with burrata, chile oil, cucumber, and herbs
    Monte Xanic, Chenin Blanc, Baja California, Mexico 2023
  • Tuna Steak with tartare beurre blanc and crispy potato
    Louis Latour, Macon-Lugny “Les Genievres” Cote-D’Or, France 2022
  • Roasted Pork Loin with creamed corn and celeriac, apple chow-chow, and bone jus
    Descendientes De J. Palacios, “Petalos” Bierzo, Spain 2022
  • Cherry and Almond Meringue
    “Sparkling” De Jean-Paul Brun, FRV 100, Beaujolais, France NV

View Agustin Kitchen’s latest feature on Tucson Foodie to get a taste of what Chef Solorzano brings to the table.

Ticket details

Tickets cost $85 for Foodie Club members and include tax and gratuity. For non-members, tickets are $99. Add an optional $35 wine pairing to elevate your experience.

Get your tickets now to secure a spot at this month’s table.

Augustin Kitchen is located at 100 South Avenida del Convento Ste 150.

Article written by:

Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer and photographer. 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.

Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments and petting pets.

If you’d like to stalk him, visit his Instagram @jackie_tran_ or jackietran.com.

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