Off-site The Milpa and the Maguey

La Milpa y el Maguey / The Milpa and the Maguey

Join Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden on the road as we explore Mexican Cuisine with Chef Danny Mena at Conejo. In 2010, UNESCO put Mexican cuisine on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage, primarily because of the bean, the chile and corn. The evening will start with a talk by Chef Danny, who will focus on these delicious and versatile plants along with the farming practices that have been used for centuries to grow these amazing crops. The symbiosis between corn, squash and beans has allowed Mexican cuisine to flourish in small farms throughout Mexico. The class title "La milpa y el Maguey" incorporates words in Nahuatl, the tongue spoken before the Spanish Conquista, and has been incorporated into the Spanish language in Mexico. Milpa means "a small field mainly of maize" and Maguey, from the Nahuatl Mahagua, means "the plant that gives life or water--agave."

Following the discussion, join Chef Danny for an elevated and delicious three-course dinner with paired cocktails, wine and coffee! Seasonal menu to come.

Note: We are able to accommodate vegetarian requests and non-alcoholic beverages. Please be sure to indicate those preferences during registration.

Fee is all-inclusive and covers the talk with Chef Danny Mena, all food and beverage and Richmond City Meals tax and gratuity. Please note that this class will meet at Conejo (5820 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23226).

Fees: Member $80, Non-Member $96