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Holiday Nights Dinner Buffets at Tohono Chul Garden Bistro December 15 – 16 (MENU)

Holiday Nights Dinner Buffets at Tohono Chul Garden Bistro December 15 – 16 (MENU)

Dec 13, 20172 min read
What
Holiday Nights Dinner
When
5 – 8:30 p.m., Fri., Dec. 15 – Sat., Dec. 16
Where
Tohono Chul Garden Bistro
7366 N. Paseo Del Norte
More Info
(520) 742-6455
tohonochulpark.org

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Tohono Chul Park.

Tohono Chul Garden Bistro is hosting two holiday dinner buffets from 5 – 8:30 p.m. on Friday, December 15 – Saturday, December 16.

Before or after dinner, stroll along the paths garlanded with more than a million twinkling lights while musicians and artists perform throughout the gardens.

If you’re still looking for that perfect gift you might want to cruise into the museum gift shops along the way.

When you’re finished gazing at the lights and stretching your legs, head into the Garden Bistro for the unique holiday buffet.

Seats are $36.95 for adults, $17.50 for children eight – 12 years old, and anyone under seven years old is free.

If you’d like to reserve your seats you can call (520) 742-6455.

Holiday Nights Dinner Buffet Menu

Salads
  • Greens – mixed baby greens, bibb butter leaf, arugula, spinach, grape tomato, shaved carrot, cucumber, and onions
  • Fixings – dried cherry, Mandarin oranges, toasted sunflower seeds, candied pecan, fire roasted artichoke, bell peppers, beets, Gorgonzola, parmesan, sharp cheddar, Cotija, and cheddar-jack
  • Dressings – cornbread crouton, rosemary rye crouton, ranch, chipotle ranch, jalapeño vinaigrette, balsamic vinaigrette, winter raspberry vinaigrette
Cheese & Fruit
  • Breads – local breads, soft sweet butter rolls, croissants, and assorted crackers
  • Cheese – asadero, Swiss, parmesan, Gorgonzola, Fontina, and sharp cheddar
  • Sides – balsamic glaze, honey, almonds, candied pecans, olive oil, whipped butter, blackberry preserves, orange marmalade, strawberry jam, fresh fruit and berries, and olives
Main Courses
  • Fire roasted poblano and thyme cream smashed potatoes
  • Cheesy local mushroom risotto
  • Corn chowder
  • Classic green bean casserole
  • Brown sugar glazed carrots and parsnips
  • Turkey breast with tarragon cranberry sauce
  • Garlic rib roast with green peppercorn sauce, jus, and Yorkshire pudding
  • Slow baked lemon dill salmon en papillote
  • Winter squash with sweet potato stuffed roasted peppers
Desserts
  • Local and homemade warm bread puddings
  • Pies
  • Custards
  • Tarts

If you’d rather not eat, you can enjoy the timeless tradition on its own by purchasing your tickets online. Tickets are $12 for members, $16 for nonmembers, and just $3 for children 12 years and under.

This year, Bookmans Entertainment Exchange is making sure every child takes home a book for free. Be sure to visit their booth on your way out at the main exit.

Tohono Chul Garden Bistro is located at 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte. For more information, call (520) 742-6455 or visit tohonochulpark.org.

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

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At 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.

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