Ecuador: A Food + Art Experience

Discover Ecuador through its food and art! We are bringing together food and art for a lovely evening of exploration and creativity. For this experience, we’re traveling to Ecuador through three traditional dishes and the work of one of the country’s most celebrated artists. Together with guest chef Amia of Catered to the Soul, we’ll explore Ecuadorian flavors before picking up our paintbrushes for a guided art experience inspired by Ecuadorian artist Oswaldo Guayasamín. THE FOOD Our evening begins with three Ecuadorian tastings: Ceviche de Palmitos — Heart of Palm CevicheHearts of palm, tomato, red onion, lime, orange and cilantro. Vegan and vegetarian Sopa de Quinoa — Quinoa Soup with BeefQuinoa, beef, potatoes, peas and herbs. Locro de Papa — Potato SoupCreamy potato soup with avocado, cilantro and queso fresco. Vegetarian THE ART Next, we’ll discover the work of renowned Ecuadorian artist Oswaldo Guayasamín, exploring his story and expressive approach to art. We’ll guide you through creating your own floral painting inspired by one of his works, using shape, line and color to make something uniquely yours. No art experience is necessary. Just come ready to explore, create and enjoy the evening! YOUR TICKET INCLUDES: * Three Ecuadorian food tastings* An 8×10 canvas and all painting materials* A guided art experience Beverages, including coffee, tea and specialty drinks, will be available for purchase from the cafe. DIETARY RESTRICTIONS & ALLERGIES If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please text us at [540.200.5898] before purchasing your ticket. We’ll do our best to accommodate your needs, but we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment, as food is prepared in a shared kitchen. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, October 8, so we can prepare for your experience. We look forward to exploring Ecuador with you!