Prix Fixe “Space Dinner” at Maynards Includes Stargazing September 7

Prix Fixe “Space Dinner” at Maynards Includes Stargazing September 7

Sep 1, 20161 min read
What
The Space Dinner at Maynards Kitchen
When
7:45 p.m., Wednesday, September 7
Where
Maynards Kitchen
400 N. Toole Ave.
More Info
maynardstucson.com

Maynards Market & Kitchen is hosting a prix fixe dinner and stargazing event benefiting Time in Cosmology in their private dining room at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7.

The menu features their Bistro Salad and a choice of entree served with Maynards Private Label Wine: AZ RED Malbec Blend.

After the dinner, the patio will be arranged for stargazing with the U of A Astronomy Club.

The event is the result of Maynards partnering with the University of Arizona and Time in Cosmology for Space Week, celebrating the launch of the OSIRIS-REx asteroid mission.

Seats are $45 per person plus tax and gratuity.

To continue the cosmic celebration with spaceballs meatball appetizers, space cocktails, and family activities, head over to neighbor Hotel Congress at 6 – 10 p.m. on September 8 for the OSIRIS-REx Launch Party.

The Space Dinner at Maynards Kitchen Menu

Starter
  • Bistro Salad – Scarlet butter lettuce, baby kale, bacon, soft-cooked egg, red onion, brioche crouton, herb vinaigrette
Choice of Entrée
  • Beer-Brined Chicken – Pueblo Vida Northwest IPA-brined chicken breast, house mustard and fig marmalade, braised red cabbage, shallots, extra virgin olive oil and thyme pommes puree
  • Prime Sirloin – 6 oz. Niman Ranch prime sirloin, bearnaise sauce, red wine caramelized onions, pommes frites, seasonal vegetable
  • Saffron Risotto – Braised leeks, sautéed greens, Parmigiano-Reggiano, shallot relish, beet chips

For more information and to make reservations, please mention the event when reserving a table online or visiting Maynards, or call 520-545-0577.

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.

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