Dear Friends,

We are thrilled to invite you to a special evening of culinary delight and community connection at our Dinner con Amigos event!

🗓️ Date: October 12, 2024
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Latin American Coalition, 4938 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

Event Highlight: Farm to Table Series: Cooking with Fire

Join us for a unique bohemian-style firepit picnic, where you’ll enjoy a delectable meal prepared by the renowned chef Edwin Cruz. This special dinner will feature fresh, locally-sourced produce and is proudly supported by El Ideal, Pascual Farms, and Partners & Grapes.

Reserve Your Ticket Now! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this memorable evening. All funds raised will support our goal of $100,000 to build Plaza Las Mariposas—a vibrant space dedicated to promoting equity and belonging within our diverse community.

We look forward to sharing this exceptional experience with you!

Menu

1. Welcoming Table
Name: Ka'anche' Táan u Asador - La Mesa del Asador
Description: Southern-style grazing table highlighting various smoked
meats with pre-Hispanic influences.
Champagne Pairing: Partners & Grapes Organic Wines | Cava Reserva 2023

Sauces included in the table
- Maracuja BBQ Sauce
- Smoked Chipotle Sauce
- Horseradish BBQ Sauce
- Various American BBQ Sauces

Sides
- Pupusas
- Various Slaws
- Tostones
- Bread
- Pan de Muerto

2. The Meal

A. Name: Kak’ik - La Sopa de los Dioses
Description: A deep and smoky pre-Hispanic soup infused with achiote,
cilantro, tomatoes, and a variety of peppers, topped with Chincho
cheese.
Wine Pairing: Partners & Grapes Organic Wines | White

Garnishes
- Tortilla Tlayudaa
- Radish
- Cobanero dust
- Micro greens
- Sliced green onions

B. Name: Sak'o'ox – Rosadito
Description: A flavorful pink mole served with seasonal vegetables to
accompany your main dish.
Wine Pairing: Partners & Grapes Organic Wines | Red Blend

C. Name: Ko’ok - El Fuerte
Description: Tender braised short ribs cooked in banana leaves, served
atop a velvety white bean purée, drizzled with a rich adobo bone broth
reduction, and paired with a stuffed onion floret slow-cooked
underground, topped with queso fresco and tangy pickled red onions.
Wine Pairing: Partners & Grapes Organic Wines | Red Blend

D. Name: K'uchil K'áak – The Cleanser
Description: An artisanal selection of cheeses from El Ideal,
thoughtfully paired with zesty citrus sauces designed to cleanse your
palate and awaken your taste buds.
Drink Options: Warm fruit Ponche, slightly spiced and full or flavor
Salvadoran coffee courtesy of Jags Head Coffee

3. Dessert

A. Name: Sikil - The Dessert
Description: A fusion of flavors with this pre-Hispanic-inspired bread
pudding, crafted from freshly baked bread by Ashik Bakery and soaked
in a warm, spiced clove and panela glaze. The dessert is elevated with
a luxurious corn-honey carrot caramel, topped with vanilla whipped
cream, dried fruits, nuts, and a dash of cinnamon. It's paired with a
traditional rellenito—mashed plantains stuffed with sweetened black
beans, finished with tangy crema agria and vibrant pomegranate seeds.
Wine Pairing: Partners & Grapes Organic Wines | Rosé

Wines for this event are being provided by Partners & Grapes Organic Wines
• Red Blend | Penedes, Spain 2021
• White | Penedes, Spain 2022
• Rosé | Penedes, Spain 2022
• 2023 organic cava brut reserva | Penedes, Spain

Dinner con Amigos

Cooking with fire farm to table.