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Second Annual “Babesgiving” at American Eat Co. & Market

Second Annual “Babesgiving” at American Eat Co. & Market

Nov 14, 20192 min read

It’s a “Friendsgiving” with benefits.

Brunch Babes Tucson has put together their second annual Babesgiving dinner at American Eat Co. from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 23.

If you’ve never been to one of these alternate Thanksgiving dinners, it’s a great way to form new and lasting friendships, but this one in particular benefits the local community.

Brunch Babes Tucson has partnered up with the local nonprofit group Angel Heart Pajama Project, and you’re encouraged to bring new pajamas and books that’ll be donated to kids in foster care or shelters.

When it comes to the grub, there’s going to be some mighty fine options. American Eat Co. is serving up a festively-themed fall menu with vegan options and specialty cocktails.

Tickets are $55 per person and there are only 80 spots total. Your ticket includes access to the buffet-style meal, two drinks, access to the photobooth, and good times with other local babes. Don’t forget to dress in fall colors!

Babesgiving Food Menu

  • Roasted Turkey Breast – with dried cranberry salsa
  • Eggs Benedict – with smoked chipotle hollandaise
  • Fresh Blueberry Pancakes – with whipped butter and maple syrup
  • Three Cheese Thanksgiving Calabacita – with an array of fall squash, corn, roasted poblano peppers, and shredded cheddar, Jack, and cotija cheese
  • Whipped Sweet Potatoes and Whipped Garlic Potatoes
  • Traditional Assorted Pies, Cookies, or Fresh fruit (choice of)

Babesgiving Vegan Menu

  • Vegan Turkey – with cranberry salsa
  • Thanksgiving Calabacita (No Dairy)
  • Whipped Sweet Potatoes (No Dairy)
  • Fresh Fruit and Vegan Pastry

If you’re craving the vegan menu, be sure to email Brunch Babes Tucson at brunchbabestucson@gmail.com.

Babesgiving Drink Menu

  • Winter Pear Mimosa – Isabella’s Ice Cream pear sorbet, Brut, with lemon juice, and rosemary to garnish
  • Spiced Cranberry Mimosa – Brut, cranberries spiced with cinnamon and cloves, simple syrup, lemon juice, and sprinkled with fresh nutmeg
  • Apple Ginger Sangria – Chardonnay, vodka infused with apple and ginger, topped with a bubbly float, apples, and anise to garnish
  • Fall Sangria – a twist on the classic red sangria, brandy spiced with clove, anise, cinnamon, nutmeg, Brut, garnished with pomegranate, and with a cinnamon stick

If you’re looking for a non-alcoholic option, they’re available as well.

American Eat Co. is located at 1439 S. Fourth Ave. For more information, visit Brunch Babes Tucson’s Facebook event page.

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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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