What
Earth Day Vegetarian Dinner
When
7 p.m., Saturday, April 22
Where
Maynards Market & Kitchen
400 N. Toole Ave.
More Info
maynardstucson.com
Celebrate Earth Day with vegetables and fine dining.
Maynards Market & Kitchen is hosting an Earth Day Vegetarian Dinner at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 22.
The dinner features three courses with optional wine pairings.
Executive chef Brian Smith will feature bountiful fresh produce such as spring peas, heirloom tomatoes, strawberries, and purslane.
Seats are $35 for dinner, $55 for dinner with wine. To purchase tickets, visit the Earth Day Dinner page on Ticketfly.
Earth Day Vegetarian Dinner Menu
First Course
- Heirloom Tomato Salad – orange blossom-balsamic vinegar, Queen Creek olive oil, fennel jam, purslane, mezcal-infused watermelon, radish, benne seed tuille
- Paired with The Seeker, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlboro, NZ
Second Course
- Red Beet “Steak” – braised endive, coconut-ramp soubise, spring pea, roasted oyster mushroom, vegetable-black truffle demi-glace
- Paired with Planet Oregon, Pinot Noir, Willamette, OR
Third Course
- Roasted Strawberry, Lime Shortbread, Pink Peppercorn, White Chocolate Sorbet
- Paired with The Seeker, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlboro, NZ
Maynards Market & Kitchen is located at 400 N. Toole Ave. and can be reached at (520) 545-0577. To purchase tickets, visit the Earth Day Dinner page on Ticketfly.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
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