Numerous chefs in Tucson agree that Don Nguyen is an “amazing part of the Tucson culinary community.” Even chefs nationwide appreciate the feel, weight, and sharp edges of Nguyen’s knives including Gabe Fletcher of Anchorage Brewing Company.
Check out Rita Connelly’s 2022 article “A Cut Above the Rest.”
Nguyen and Fletcher, who is also a knifemaker, have teamed up, collaborating on a brand-new knife and a new brew!
At 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, Tap & Bottle North at 7254 N. Oracle Rd. is hosting a Don Nguyen X Anchorage Brewing Beer And Knife Collaboration Release Party.
There’s going to be a Nguyen IPA can signing and a Don Nguyen X Gabe Fletcher Knife collaboration on display. The Nguyen IPA will be on hand and ready for folks to try. Also, we must point out the incredible can art yet by Massiveface Art.
Tap & Bottle also asks that, for everyone’s safety and enjoyment, please refrain from bringing your own knives to the event. Keep those pointy things at home and admire the work of art created by Nguyen and Fletcher.
Tap & Bottle North is located at 7254 N. Oracle Rd. For more information, follow Tap & Bottle North on Instagram.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
