South of the Border, Smokebrush Farm style.

Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts is hosting a Latin-inspired Farm to Table Harvest Dinner on September 22 at the historic Rockledge Lodge at SunMountain, in Manitou Springs, in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

The gourmet buffet will include three courses with multiples choices at staggered times during the festive evening. The evening will also feature live music by Juanito Vargas.

The Sunday afternoon will include all that is best about a traditional high tea, including delicious scones, finger sandwiches, several delectable deserts, of course tea, and inspiring cocktails for purchase.

'Latin-Inspired Farm to Table Harvest Dinner'

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month

Thursday,
September 22, 2022
Bar opens at 5:30 pm
Dinner begins at 6:00 pm

Rockledge Lodge at SunMountain Center
328 El Paso Blvd.
Manitou Springs, CO

$65 per guest
Wine, beer, cider and a signature cocktail will be available for purchase

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The evening will start with Farm fresh vegan Gazpacho, fresh Cucumber Salad, and Curtido, an El Salvadorian pickled vegetable slaw. Next comes the entrees featuring Monterrey Chicken seasoned ever so slightly with paprika, served on a bed of rice and garnished with avocado; and vegetarian tacos filled with Anasazi beans, mushrooms and a red Mole sauce. Completing the feast will be a Mexican chocolate desert.

1st Course

• Grilled zucchini, eggplant, onions & fresh tomatoes, dressed with chimichurri

• Gazpacho w/ shrimp garnish on rim

2nd/Main Course:

• Monterrey Chicken-Slow cooked chicken seasoned with a homemade Mexican style BBQ spice rub, then placed in a sauce made from a red wine reduction, topped with a layer of melted cheese, avocado, and farm fresh cherry tomatoes and cilantro. Served over a bed of rice

• Black Molé spiced Anasazi beans, farm mushrooms, and caramelized onions, crema, roasted tomatillo salsa & lime (V) or (Veg)(GF)

• Curtido (V)(GF) - Salvadorian fermented slaw

Dessert Course:

• Peruvian Chocolate Coconut Mousse w/ Pineapple Tomatillo & Honey Compote (V)(GF)

• Golfeados- mini Venezuelan sticky buns made with Costa Rican Ceylon cinnamon

Mexican spiced drinking chocolate (V)(GF)

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Don't wait! This event is taking place Thursday, September 22, 2022