Calendars are starting to fill up with food festivals and the like with another just announced as Rock the Guac is scheduled on National Guacamole Day on September 16th at The Camby Hotel in Phoenix. 12 Phoenix area chefs will create their version of guacamole for guests to sample and celebrate the delicious food.
Rock the Guac chefs
Rock the Guac is brought to us by the same people who brings us Arizona Taco Festival in mid-October. The 12 valley chefs preparing their guacamole for the friendly competition are….
Forest Hamrick- La Hacienda – 2016 Rock The Guac winner
Dushyant Singh-Â Artizen, Crafted American Kitchen & Bar at The Camby Hotel
Richard Hinojosa-Â CRUjiente Tacos
Aaron Pool-Â Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup
Alex Stratta-Â Match at The FOUND:RE Phoenix
Mel Mecinas-Â Private Chef
Aaron May-Â Goodwood Tavern, Malibu Burger Co.
Jennifer Russo- The Market by Jennifer’s
Fidencio Alatriste-Â Toro Latin Restaurant
Laura Gonzalez-Â Taqueria Centro
George Alatriste-Â The Mission
Beau MacMillan-Â Elements
Get Tickets
The event starts at 6p.m. and tickets are only available online for $40 in which each guest has unlimited guacamole, 2 drink tickets for margaritas and beer, a taco station hosted by The Camby. If you’ve ever been to the Arizona Taco Festival then you know there will be plenty of fun and live entertainment on this lively evening. Tickets available here.
Part of the proceeds from Rock the Guac will be donated to Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, a non-profit which heals homeless and abused children thought art and expression.
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