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September 29, 2024 | 5:30-9:30PM
 | Hotel Emma

Mezcal and Wine Tasting Reception


5:30–6:30

Mezcal expert Pedro Jiménez Gurria will present guests with a tasting experience to delight those both familiar and new to this agave-based liquor from Mexico.

An Extraordinary Meal


6:30–8:30

Signature Cocktails


8:30–9:30

Enhance your dining experience and try one of Hotel Emma's signature cocktails. We'll be serving El Curanderos and Hibiscus Margaritas on this special night.

Private Viewing

Join us in Hotel Emma's Cellar J for a private viewing of a selection of cookbooks from UTSA's renowned Mexican Cookbook Collection. UTSA's archivists and rare book experts will share insights regarding the collection, which includes handwritten recipe books providing an intimate view of domestic life and Mexican culinary culture.

Amazing Night, Great Cause

Proceeds from the event will support UTSA's Mexican Cookbook Collection, one of the city's archival jewels with more than 2,000 titles from 1789 to the present.

Attire

Dressy Casual - Guayaberas Encouraged

Event Location

Hotel Emma
136 E Grayson St
San Antonio, TX 78215

Featuring the Cuisine & Spirits of Celebrated Chefs & Mixologist


Chef Juan Ramon Cardenas
Juan Ramon Cardenas
Chef/Owner: Don Artemio
Fort Worth & Saltillo
Chef Juan Ramón Cárdenas of Don Artemio in Fort Worth, honed his skills in Saltillo, Mexico. He’s an award-winning expert in northeastern Mexican cuisine.
Chef Angel Garcia
Angel Garcia
Chef/Owner: El Porvenir
Tamaulipas
Chef Angel García, with 35+ years of experience, leads El Porvenir in Tamaulipas, a top 120 Mexican restaurant, and has represented Mexico at global culinary events.
Chef Sergio Remolina
Sergio Remolina
Chef/Owner: Laurel Cafe
San Antonio
Award-winning Chef Sergio Remolina, born in Mexico City, runs Culinary Performance Consulting, Laurel Café, and Fletcher's Hamburgers in San Antonio.
Chef Pedro Jimenez Gurria
Pedro Jimenez Gurria
Mezcalero
Guadalajara
Pedro Jiménez Gurria is curator of agave distilled spirits for Mezonte, an organization that promotes, supports and preserves the production and practices of traditional agave spirits.