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WOW: Celebrating Avocados from Peru

Food/Drink
Great Hall
$89 + tax ($80 + tax for members)
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Rows of wine glasses on a wooden display stand, sitting on a black table cloth next to a floral arrangement

Please join Chef Timothy Ordway and his team of culinary artists for Wednesdays Over Water: Celebrating Avocados from Peru!  This casual evening of food, drinks and conversation will feature handcrafted plates and expert insights.

Xavier Equihua, president of the Peruvian Avocado Commission, and Jason Suel of Good Day NWA will be your hosts for the evening as you enjoy a delicious dinner celebrating one of the world’s top superfoods. Fresh, delicious and at their peak in the summer and fall, avocados from Peru offer the perfect focal point for a mid-summer culinary experience.

Come enjoy a four-course dinner menu inspired by Peru’s rich culinary history with delicious chef-crafted avocado recipes and other seasonal flavors as you dine, unwind, and relax over dinner and drinks.  Along the way, you’ll learn about the rich history of the avocado, its place in the culinary world and how you can make the most of its abundant flavors at home.

Guests will also receive a free copy of the cookbook Avocados in Bloom: Cooking Beautifully with the World’s Favorite Superfood and a custom-made canvas tote bag.

 See you there!

Tickets are $89 + tax ($80 + tax for members), reserve your spot online or with Guest Services at (479) 657-2335 today.
Tickets include welcome cocktail, all food courses, and all beverages.

About the Speaker

Xavier Equihua is a native of Southern California. He spent nine years working for the U.S. Congress helping to shape domestic and international agriculture policy. Today he is the president & CEO of the Peruvian Avocado Commission and managing director of Federal Strategies Group, Inc. in Washington, DC, where he is the go-to-advocate for numerous international agricultural clients on marketing, trade, sustainability, and cultural diplomacy.

Sponsored by Baldwin & Shell | Cindy Flynt Walters and Betty Flynt.