What
Tailgate Wine Dinner at Zona 78
When
6:30 p.m. Monday, October 16
Where
Zona 78
7301 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
More Info
(520) 296-7878
zona78.com
East Tucson’s Zona 78 will show off the classier potential in tailgating with their Tailgate Wine Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 16.
The Italian kitchen’s own Paul Leathers will fire up the grill and smoke for courses to pair with hand-picked wines.
Salmon, airline chicken breast, and short ribs aren’t typical for tailgating, but who’s complaining?
Four wine-paired courses, plus dessert, is $45 plus tax and gratuity.
To make a reservation, call (520) 296-7878. Seating is limited, so call soon.
Tailgate Wine Dinner Menu
First Course
- Microgreens, grilled stone fruit, smoked honey, toasted almonds, lemon balsamic dressing
- Paired with Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc (2015)
Second Course
- Smoked cured salmon, crostini, cherry chutney, Camembert sauce
- Paired with Cherry Bomb Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County (2014)
Third Course
- Smoked airline chicken breast, mushroom wild rice pilaf, pomegranate lavender reduction
- Paired with Ernesto Catena Padrillos Malbec, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina (2016)
Fourth Course
- Smoked short ribs, New Zealand sweet potato puree, wilted spinach
- Paired with Rosso di Montalcino DOC (2016)
Fifth Course
- Peach cobbler à la mode
For more information, call (520) 296-7878, or visit zona78.com.
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.
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