Garden Bar: Noche de Velitas (Night of Candles)

Wednesday, December 07 @ 06:00 pm - 09:00 pm

Join us for an exclusive night of Colombian culture on Noche en Velitas (Night of Candles.) This night marks the first night of holiday festivities in Colombia. Dinner will be served by Arepa Babe a native Colombian chef that has been serving up authentic Colombian food in downtown Phoenix, creating unique and authentic catering experiences. The food will highlight various regions within Colombia. Tickets: $75 MENU Appetizers: Empanada (beef & potato) Region: Cali Pandebono (baked cheese bread w/ cassava, corn flour & egg (GF-vegetarian) Region: Cali Pincho Skewers (Small Corn Arepa + Morcilla + Blood Sausage + Chorizo + Pork non-spicy, topped with red bell pepper chimichurri) Region: Andean Mountains, Bogota, Antioquia Main Course: Lentil vegan cazuela topped with sweet plantain salsa Region: Bogota Patarasca fish (red snapper) casserole Region: Amazonia Chicken stew Region: Antioquia Coconut Rice Region: Pacific & Caribbean coast Salad: Cantaloupe, orange, pumpkin seed Region: Bogota Dessert Strawberry Meringue topped with passionfruit Region: Bogota Drinks Cocktails will be served with authentic ingredients and techniques from Colombia. Examples include: Champús (pineapple, corn, lulo, cinnamon) Canelazo (cinnamon, piloncillo (unrefined sugar), naranjilla, grated panela) Coquito Colombian (coconut water, coconut liqueur, lime juice, lime peel) Merry Mora (blackberries, whole green peppercorn, bay leaves) Event sponsored by Santa Teresa 1796 rum. There will be a rum tastings and cocktails served. Music Five Lines International (Mambo) Venue Garden Bar PHX. A 1914 California bungalow tucked away in the South Roosevelt district of downtown Phoenix. Ample street parking, although we do recommend rideshare.