Bringing It to the Table Savor celebrates Tucson’s culinary scene for the fifth year
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BY MONICA MILBERG
More than 1,200 foodies and craft beer lovers are expected to attend Savor on Saturday, February 3. (Photo
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The Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance is bringing back Savor to celebrate local food and wine. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 3, Savor will attract about 1,200 guests to the Tucson Botanical Gardens for food and drink samples. Tickets are $75. “We bring together approximately 75 chefs from local restaurants and wineries to sample the best of their menu offerings,” says Gretchen Harper, marketing and communications manager of SAACA. Proceeds will benefit SAACA’s creative arts therapy programs available to people of all ages, including those in assisted living centers, hospitals and retirement homes. “The event resounds most with those who identify as ‘foodies’ and wine lovers,” Harper says. “And of course, the demographic that is showing exponential growth: the craft beer lover. The event is certainly designed to favor quality and food/drink as an experience.” There are peripheral events as well. While most were held in January, Carnival at the Rialto will feature a Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday theme from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, February 1, at the Rialto. Cajun and creole cuisine samples will be served and accompanied by live music. All ticket proceeds from these events will
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also benefit the creative arts therapy programs. While Savor caters to foodies and wine drinkers, it also allows chefs and restaurants to connect with their community and provide them with marketing opportunities. After four years of hosting Savor and acquiring feedback, SAACA has worked to improve the event. “You’re going to get all in one stop, especially at Savor,” she says. “A full broad range of the best of everything in the culinary scene that Southern Arizona has to offer. In addition to that, you are also raising money for a great cause.”
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What: Carnival When: 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, February 1 Where: The Rialto Theatre, 318 E. Congress Street, Tucson Cost: $45 Info: saaca.org/savorcarnival What: Savor When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, February 3 Where: Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson Cost: $75 Info: saaca.org/savor
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