Noche de Velitas

822 North 6th Avenue,Phoenix AZ 85003

07 December, 2022

Description

Noche en Velitas(Night of Candles)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. MENU Appetizers: Empanada (beef & potato) Region: CaliPandebono (baked cheese bread w/ cassava, corn flour & egg (GF-vegetarian) Region: CaliPincho Skewers (Small Corn Arepa + Morcilla + Blood Sausage + Chorizo + Pork non-spicy, topped with red bell pepper chimichurri) Region: Andean Mountains, Bogota, AntioquiaMain Course: Lentil vegan cazuela topped with sweet plantain salsa Region: BogotaPatarasca fish (red snapper) casserole Region: AmazoniaChicken stew Region: AntioquiaCoconut Rice Region: Pacific & Caribbean coastSalad: Cantaloupe, orange, pumpkin seed Region: BogotaDessert Strawberry Meringue topped with passionfruit Region: BogotaDrinks 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.