DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails continues its “Around the Globe: Sisters Cities of Gastronomy” tour with a special Burgos, Spain menu from Tuesday, August 20 to Monday, September 30.
Burgos was named a UNESCO City of Gastronomy in 2015. In 2013, Spain named it the Spanish Gastronomy Capital. The city features exceptional charcuterie, roasted meats, fish dishes, and its own superstar cheese, Queso de Burgos.
Burgos, Spain Menu
Melon + Cucumber Gazpacho ($10) – pickled cherries, queso blanco, Serrano ham, croutons
Tapas Burgos ($12) – Serrano ham bruschetta with tomato jam, manchego; Vanessa Moon sobrasada with quail egg, chive; boquerones, olivada, basil
Cheese Board ($13) – house-made queso blanco, manchego, Murcia al vino, quince, toasted almonds, dried apricots, honeycomb
Grilled Lamb Chops ($26) – Castilian braised potatoes, verdolagas, pickled onion + pickled peaches
Pan-Seared Cod ($30) – light broth of tomato, fresh chickpeas, red beans, piquillo peppers, salsa verde
Olla Podrida Reconstructed ($25) – grilled pork tenderloin, spicy shredded ham hocks, chorizo chipolatas, crispy pig ears, chickpea flour fries, lemon aioli, parsley gel, piquillo puree
Orange, Rosemary, Olive Oil Cake – almond-dried cherry ice cream, mint syrup
Honey-Mascarpone Ice Cream + Almond Chiffon Cake – fig jam, balsamic whipped cream
Cooking Demo & Multi-Course Dinner
The Carriage House will also host a companion cooking demonstration class and dinner by Wilder on Friday, August 23 from 6 – 9 p.m.
Seats are $70 per person and you’ll get a copy of all of the recipes and a multi-course dinner with drinks.
DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails is located at 135 S. Sixth Ave. For more information, visit downtownkitchen.com.
The Carriage House Event Venue and Cooking School is located in downtown Tucson at 125 S. Arizona Ave. Class reservations can be made at carriagehousetucson.com or by calling (520) 615-6100.
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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.
