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An Arizona-based food, beverage and travel writer since 2008, I launched this website in 2015 to document my culinary adventures, beverage escapades, gardening endeavors, and travel in the Phoenix area and beyond. Also find a comprehensive calendar of Phoenix-area food and drink-related events on my Events page.

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Chef Series at Ghost Ranch: Samantha Sanz of Talavera

  • Ghost Ranch 1006 East Warner Road Tempe, AZ, 85284 United States (map)
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Ghost Ranch is excited to announce the launch of its monthly Chef Series. Chef Samantha Sanz, of Talavera Restaurant at the Four Seasons Scottsdale, will be the first guest on Wednesday, Nov. 13 to join Chef Rene Andrade and Roberto Centeno in the kitchen Dishes will draw inspiration from Nogales, where all three chefs hail from, and will bring the flavors that inspired them to step into the kitchen. Tickets are $75 per person and include drink pairings. Seating is limited and tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-ranch-chef-series-tickets-77738807867

 First Course
Cured Salmon, Green chiltepin aguachile tostada, radish salad and pickled avocado mousse.
Mohua Sauvignon Blanc

 Second Course
Mesquite charred local squash and sweet potato, grapes, mint, crow's dairy feta, peanut mole, tamarind and chiltepin candy crunch.
Tamarind piloncillo old fashioned

Third Course
Steamed red chile taquitos, duck confit potatoes, pickled farmer's market veggies and burnt salsa.
Pacifico Michelada

 Fourth Course
Grilled nopal, adobo flank steak, fresh ranchero cheese, charred pineapple pico de gallo, crispy beans, fried scallions, tomatillo and avocado salsa.
Nogales Sangria

 Fifth Course
Dulce de leche coyota
Spiced Horchata

Earlier Event: November 9
French Fry Throwdown
Later Event: November 15
Kierland POP: Arizona Grand Wine Awards