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Gourmet Dinner Series

Featuring savory dishes skillfully prepared by Executive Chef Allison Walts.

Must be 21 and older to attend; absolutely no exceptions.

Tickets to these events are non-refundable/non-transferable.


Tacos & Tequila

Friday, May 9, 2025 | 6-9 p.m.

We are so excited to TACO-bout Catering at the Zoo's May Gourmet Dinner: Tacos & Tequila! This custom five-course meal paired with wine, beer, & tequila-based cocktails representing the native habitat of our Harris Hawks will have your tastebuds SOARING! Seats are limited, so don't wait to join this unparalleled experience.

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FOR THE TABLE: Tortilla chips, guacamole, salsa verde, & pico de gallo

COURSE 1: Sopa de Elote (Mexican “Street Corn” soup)

COURSE 2: Sopes con Frijoles (fried masa, house-made refried beans)

COURSE 3: Carnitas de Cerdo (braised pork, pineapple, corn tortilla)

COURSE 4: Carne Asada (flame-grilled beef sirloin, Mexican rice, Cowboy beans)

COURSE 5: Churros con Dulce de Leche y Chocolate

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

 

Spring Has Sprung Gourmet Dinner Pairing

Fantastic Friendsgiving Feast

Friday, April 11, 2025 | 6-9 p.m.

Join us on Friday, April 11, for our next Gourmet Dinner Pairing as we celebrate the start of spring! Guests will enjoy a multi-course feast crafted by Executive Chef Allison Walts featuring Ancient Grains in every course and paired with 1911 Established wines/ciders. During the meal, you'll also learn about the Heritage Breeds in our Domestic Animal Barn!

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COURSE 1: Pan-fried Teff* Cakes w/Wilted Chard & Tomato Relish (paired w/1911 Original)

COURSE 2: Buttermilk Farro* Salad (paired w/ayrloom Cran-Apple)

COURSE 3: Seared Mahi Mahi on Toasted Barley* Risotto w/Mushrooms & Asparagus Tips (paired w/1911 Lafayette)

COURSE 4: Roast Chicken Drumstick w/Wild Rice* & Apple Pilaf (paired w/1911 Honey Pear)

COURSE 5: Chocolate Quinoa* Cake w/Raspberries & Almonds (paired w/ayrloom Yuzu Citrus)

*Ancient Grains

Previous Gourmet Dinner Pairings

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