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
Featured in this event
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.
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.
Sergio Remolina
Chef/Owner: Laurel Cafe
San Antonio
Chef Sergio Remolina, born in Mexico City, is a consultant, restaurateur, and educator specializing in Mexican and Latin American cuisine. He founded Culinary Performance Consulting and Laurel Café.
Pedro Jimenez Gurria
Mezcaleria Founder, Mezcal Expert, Documentarian
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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.
