What
Backyard Barbecue Wine Dinner
When
6:30 p.m. Monday, April 17
Where
Zona 78
7301 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
More Info
zona78.com
Barbecue classics and local wine make for a mighty fine time.
Zona 78 is hosting a barbecue-themed four-course wine dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 17.
The evening begins with bubbly prosecco rose paired with grilled chicken and sweet corn.
While most of the courses are classic American, the second course has an Italian twist with house-made Calabrian sausages.
Seats are $45 per person plus tax and gratuity. To make a reservation, call (520) 296-7878.
Backyard Barbecue Wine Dinner Menu
First Course
- Grilled Chicken with Sweet Corn
- Paired with Prosecco Rose, Dolci Colline (Venato Italy) NV
Second Course
- House-Made Calabrian Sausages with Coleslaw
- Paired with Gruner Veltliner, Zocker (Edna Valley) 2014
Third Course
- Pork Ribs and Potato Salad
- Paired with Pinot Noir, Sivas-Sonoma (Sonoma Coast) 2015
Fourth Course
- Barbecue Beef Brisket and Baked Beans
- Paired with Cote du Rhone ‘Parallele 45’ Rouge Paul Jaboulet (Rhone, France) 2014
For more information, call (520) 296-7878, or visit zona78.com.
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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.
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