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~oOo~ Appetizers ~oOo~

Compressed Watermelon Spoon (GF)
Basil coulis, white balsamic pearls, crispy prosciutto

Chilled Cucumber and Lime Soup Shot (GF) (Vegetarian)
Mint, AZ olive oil

Horseradish Double Baked Potato (GF)
Crème fraiche, caviar, chives

Spring Pea and Goat Cheese Crostini
Lemon zest, mint, local honey, grilled barrio sourdough

~oOo~ Salad ~oOo~

Spring Citrus and Fennel Salad (GF) (Vegan)
Baby Arugula, shaved fennel, local citrus fruit, pistachio, minus 8 vinaigrette

~oOo~ Entrées ~oOo~

Mesquite Smoked Beef Striploin (GF)
Cilantro lime butter, ancient grain risotto, glace baby carrots

Ancho-Honey Glazed Chicken Breast (GF)
Pepita salsa verde, ancient grain risotto, glace baby carrots, chives

Sonoran Style Stuffed Poblano (GF) (Vegan)
Roasted corn, ancient grains, kale, cilantro, red pepper emulsion, pumpkin seed granola

~oOo~ Dessert ~oOo~

Arizona Citrus and Olive Oil Cake
Citrus glaze, whipped vanilla crème fraiche, candied pistachios

Gourmet Girls Olive Oil and Citrus Cake (GF) (Vegetarian)
Citrus Glaze, vegan cream cheese icing, candied pistachios

~oOo~ Cocktail ~oOo~

Sonoran Nectar
Cucumber infused tequila, crème de menthe, sprite, lime wedge

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