What
The TOAST
When
10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sunday, January 28
Where
The Lodge at Ventana Canyon
6200 N. Club House Ln.
More Info
saaca.org
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance is introducing their first “TOAST” event at The Lodge at Ventana Canyon from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Sunday, January 28.
The event was created to celebrate notable individuals whose work proves dedication and support to the ever-growing southern Arizona culinary scene.
This year, SAACA is paying tribute to Don Luria, his family, and everyone who has supported him along the way.
Don Luria has a passion for community, culinary arts, and giving back while serving on more than 25 area non-profit boards.
Tickets are $70 a person, and includes brunch samplings from local chefs, sparkling wine, and cocktail pairings.
The event is also kicking off a week of events before the 2018 SAVOR Southern Arizona Food & Wine Festival begins on Saturday, February 3.
Tickets are $185 if you’d like to bundle and participate in the multiple events leading up the festival.
The Lodge at Ventana Canyon is located at 6200 N. Club House Ln. For more information, visit saaca.org.
Article written by:
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.
