September 21, 7:00 P.M. Dinner: Best Chef Southwest: Rene Andrade Presented by Capital One

Savor A Sonoran Feast From Phoenix’s Award-Winning Chef at Bacanora 

25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA

Chef Rene Andrade’s mission is to share his culinary heritage from his home state of Mexico: Sonora. His Phoenix-based restaurant, Bacanora (the name refers to the agave-based spirit from Sonora) quickly made an impact on diners and critics—with wood-fired cooking and unabashed flavors, the result of Andrade’s deft culinary skills and passion for his craft.
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Andrade will share his signature Bacanora recipes, bringing the spirit of Sonora, Mexico, to New York City.

Dining Table $170 | Internal Chefs Counter $185 | External Chefs Counter $150    

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Hors d’Oeuvre 

Barrio Bread with Frijol Menado, Queso, Chiltepin Pepper, and Sea Salt
Contains dairy and gluten 

Chocolata with Salsa Negra, Pickled Onion, Pepino Pepper, and Cilantro Blossom
Contains gluten and shellfish 

Beef Cheek Chimichanga
Contains dairy and gluten 

Nopalarita> Choice of Sotol, Prickly Pear, Chiltepin Pepper, or Lime 

Cactus Cru Contact Gris 2023

DINNER 

Aguachile with Cucumber Salad
Contains dairy 

White Negroni> Lechiguilla with Campari, Coconut, Pandan, and Orange 

Bone Marrow Elote with Avocado and Quesadillas
Contains dairy and gluten 

Cactus Cru Golden Brown 2023 

Niman Ranch Dry-Aged Prime Tomahawk Ribeye with Rajas, Bacanora Beans, Quesadilas, Radish Salad, Cabbage Salad, and Tortillas
Contains dairy and gluten 

Cactus Cru Compadres 2023 

Buñuelo with Calabasa, Burnt Milk Ice Cream, and Macha
Contains dairy and gluten 

Cafe de Olla Martini> Sotol with Coffee and Piloncillo 

Wine generously provided by Cactus Cru 

Liquor generously provided by Los Magos  

Bread generously provided by Barrio Bread 

Steak generously provided by Niman Ranch 

About Rene Andrade:
Born and raised in Nogales, Sonora, Rene Andrade discovered his culinary passion at a young age. His internationally recognized concepts in Phoenix, Arizona include Bacanora and his latest project Huarachis Taqueria. Rene has been nominated for multiple awards including the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant in 2022 and the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2023. He was the winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Southwest in 2024.

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