FIRST COURse
Fig & Brie, Founder & Owner Samanatha Bencomo
The Fig & Brie Charcuterie Boat
Salami, Prosciutto, Cantaloupe, Grapes,
Manchego, Mozzarella, Colby
Pairing: Rosa Regale By BANFI
Second COURse
Lola Rose / Madre rosa, Chef Marco Olivares | Sous Chef Oscar Lopez
Smoked Lobster and Duck Tartlet
Tarragon Gel, Smoked Creme Fraiche
Sweet Corn Puree, Duck Ragu
Pairing: Pomelo Sauvignon Blanc
THIrd COURse
Destination El Paso, Chef Carlos Solis
Tiradito de Lengua
Poblano Green Salsa, Avocado Creame
Pairing: Gabbiano Pinot Grigio
Fourth COURse
El Charlatan / El Tiger, Chef Enrique Lozano | Chef Jorge Ortiz
Rockfish Crudo
Puffed Rice, Aguachile Caviar
Pairing: Yealands Sauvignon Blanc
fifth COURse
Mixtil / Family Meal, Chef Rico Torres | Chef John Delgado
Umami Tomatoes
Cherry Tomatoes, Spicy Avocado, Peaches, Mint, Basil
Pairing: DAOU Rose
sixth COURse
Bowie High School Culinary Program, Chef Jaime Villanueva
Mole y Hongos
Mole Amarillo, Mole Poblano, Roasted Oyster Mushrooms, Toasted Guaje Salsa
Pairing: Butternut Chardonnay
SEVENTH COURse
taft diaz, Chef Erick Rocha | Sous Chef Rodrigo Moreno
Halibut Roulade
Collard Greens, Pecan Robiola Sauce
Pairing: Three Thieves Pinot Noir
eighth COURse
Great American Hospitality / Ardeo, Chef Pablo | Chef Carlos Castillo
Porcini & Ricotta Tortellini
Foie Gras, Madeira Sauce, Shaved Summer Black Truffle,
Toasted Pine Nuts, Smoked Honey Crisp Apple
Pairing: Sassoregale Sangiovese
ninth COURse
1700° Steakhouse, Chef Michael Graham
New York Strip & Gnocchi
Sous Vide Ash Strip Loin, Butternut Squash Gnocchi, Cauliflower Puree, Guajillo Demi
Paring: Mon Frere Cabernet Sauvignon
tenth COURse
Paso Del Norte Hotel, Chef Briana Paredes
Queso Chihuahua & Pinole Cheesecake
Pecan Praline Mousse, Hatch Chili Caramel Sauce, Spiced Crumble
Pairing: T’gallant Moscato
2023 Food + Beverage
This year’s culinary talent
2023 Sponsors
Thank you to this year’s generous sponsors
Progress321 President
Gabe Gonzalez, Broaddus & Associates
2023 Co-Chairs
Stephanie Hernandez, Casa Hernandez De Ciudad Juárez
Carlos Ibrahim Sanchez, Lola Rose | Madre Rosa
2023 Committee
Carlos A Hernandez, City of El Paso, El Paso International Airport, Foreign Trade Zone
Elizabeth Sifuentes-Ballenger, MillionAir El Paso
Gabe Gonzalez, Broaddus and Associates
Melissa Babina, Ghostlight Creative
Michelle Emtre Hollis, Restaurant Revenue Strategist
Tommy Gabriel, WestStar Bank
Tricetan Wesley, Glide Slope Mortgages By NEXA
Progress321 Staff
Maya Sanchez, Interim Executive Director