prep & pastry

Since Tucson became the first city in the U.S. to be named a City of Gastronomy, chef Janos Wilder and others have traveled to other “sister” cities around the world to share the region’s culinary history and unique foods.

Now, Wilder is ready to share the flavors he’s collected. The culinary tour is making the summer’s final pit stop in Burgos, Spain.

Those living in Burgos tend to feast on roasted meats, the savory local cheese Queso de Burgos, and fish dishes such as Bacalao a la Burgalesa – despite being inland.

The menu is available for more than a month at DOWNTOWN Kitchen + Cocktails. Take a glance at the menu to give your taste buds something to look forward to.

The competition is exclusive for United States Bartenders’ Guild members only, but everyone’s invited to watch the showdown after each of the competitors have gathered their “poison” from Circle K .

Here’s how it’ll pan out:

• Each competitor will get 10 minutes and $10 to shop for all their ingredients
• Everyone will then meet back up at The Dusty Monk
• The competitors will then make the “best worst drink” of them all

If you’d like to compete — and am a member of the USBG — you’ll want to register beforehand. Those who’d like to watch the competition go down will need to reserve your spot, too.