What
United Plates of America at Cafe 54
When
1 – 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 25
Where
Cafe 54
54 E. Pennington St.
More Info
slowfoodsouthernaz.org
Slow Food of Southern Arizona and the International Refugee Network are partnering to host United Plates of America at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 25.
The event will feature cuisine from east African country Burundi, prepared by Burundi refugees to promote understanding through sharing a friendly meal.
Pima College Culinary students will assist the refugees with meal preparation.
Seats are $25 per person. To purchase tickets, visit United Plates of America on Eventbrite.
For more information, visit slowfoodsouthernaz.org.
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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.
