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This Week at the Carriage House: Urban Belly Pop-Up Dinner, Janos Thanksgiving Class

This Week at the Carriage House: Urban Belly Pop-Up Dinner, Janos Thanksgiving Class

Nov 7, 20162 min read

Here’s what’s shaking this week at the Carriage House:

“The Final Harvest” Pop-Up Dinner with Urban Belly

5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 9 • $85 per person plus tax and gratuity

Chef David Valencia and Pastry Chef Bri Grateron will present a seven-course vegetable-centric menu with wine pairings. This will be Urban Belly’s final pop-up dinner, so don’t miss out on your last chance to experience this duo that pushes Tucson’s boundaries of avant-garde cuisine.

The Final Harvest Menu
  • Bread
  • Watermelon
  • Roots
  • Sweet Potato
  • Kimchi
  • Squash
  • Edamame
  • Carrot

Visit the event page to reserve your spot.

A Tucson Thanksgiving – Demo Class & Dinner by Chef Janos Wilder

5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Friday, November 11 • $80 per person

Chef Janos Wilder (Credit: Steven Meckler)
Chef Janos Wilder (Credit: Steven Meckler)

Chef Janos Wilder will teach how to create some of his favorite Thanksgiving touches with his signature southwestern style.

  • Roast Turkey Adobado with Smoked Portobello Stuffing – whole turkey stuffed with maple chile-lime paste under the skin, then stuffed with green chile cornbread, smoked poblanon chiles, and portobello mushrooms
  • Chipotle Molasses Sweet Potatoes
  • Gingered Jalapeño Orange Cranberries
  • Maple Syrup Gravy

Visit the event page to reserve your spot.

Coming soon to the Carriage House:

Menus for the Special Occasion Gourmet with Judith Baigent King from Culinary Concepts

6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 15 • $60 per person

Chef Judith Baigent King will teach the first in the series of three classes focused on taking the stress out of holiday entertaining. The impressive dishes can be prepared ahead of time so you can spend your energy with the party guests instead.

  • Pear and Persimmon Salad with D’Anjou Pear Vinaigrette
  • Phyllo Wrapped Salmon with Leeks and Peppers
  • Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
  • Steamed Green Vegetables with Pistachio-Lime Butter
  • Raspberry Vacherin drizzled with Cabernet-Raspberry Essence.

Visit the event page to reserve your spot.

Hands-On Pasta Class with Chef Michael Elefante from Mama Louisa’s

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, December 3 • $120 per person

Chef Michael Elefante (Credit: Mama Louisa's Italian Restaurant & Catering)
Chef Michael Elefante (Credit: Mama Louisa’s Italian Restaurant & Catering)

Chef Michael Elefante will share family recipes and demonstrate the techniques needed for outstanding homemade pasta.

Visit the event page to reserve your spot.

Don’t forget: Sign up for any 5 classes and the 6th is “on the house!”

For more information, visit carriagehousetucson.com.

Article written by:

Jackie Tran

Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer and photographer. 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.

Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments and petting pets.

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