Noshing Around
By Adam BorowitzChicha Morada
The summer heat is creeping in, which means Noshing is officially on the prowl for drinks that ease the burn. The chicha morada at Candela, a Peruvian restaurant at 5845 N. Oracle Road, is perfect on hot days, and is even purported to have medicinal properties. The purple drink--made from boiled Peruvian corn, pineapple and other fruit--is beautiful, packed with antioxidants and seriously soothing; 407-0111.
Taking It to the Streets
Janos Wilder is taking a break from fine dining to flaunt his street cred this week. Learn how to make Sonoran hot dogs, ceviche, Oaxacan peanuts and other curbside cuisine the Wilder way with a class on Mexican street foods at 1 p.m., Saturday, March 28. The class takes place at Janos, 3770 E. Sunrise Drive, and costs $50. Call 615-6100 for reservations or more information.
Earth Hour
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort will turn off the lights at the Cascade Lounge for a candlelit happy hour from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, March 28. The event is being held in support of Earth Hour, a movement hoping to get 1 billion people to turn off lights to raise awareness about global warming and sustainability (earthhour.org). $1 St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur cocktails and $1 glasses of organic wine will be available. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Sabino Canyon. The resort is located at 7000 N. Resort Drive; 299-2020.
Tequila!
Salud at JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa (3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd.) hosts a tequila-tasting from 3:30 to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 28. Attendees will be treated to light appetizers and a half-dozen tequilas for $25. Call 791-6115 for reservations or more information.
Crush Wine Festival
The Tucson Museum of Art's Crush Wine Festival takes place on Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4. Friday's "Global Wine Adventure" features more than 150 wines and food by Pastiche, Zona 78, El Charro and other restaurants. The $60 admission ($75 at the door) includes a Riedel crystal glass. The Crush Classic Fine Art and Rare Wine Dinner Auction at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, April 4, includes a champagne reception, an auction, a wine-paired dinner and live music by the Blue Moon Quartet. $200. The events take place in the courtyard (140 N. Main Ave.); call 624-2333, ext. 111, or visit the Museum Web site for reservations or more info.More by Adam Borowitz
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