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🎉 You're Invited! A Night of Fungi, Flavor, and Fundraising
📅 Date: November 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:00 - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: El Naranjo, Austin
🎟️ Tickets: $110 (Add drink pairing for $55)
Price does not include tax and gratuity. Extremely Limited to 65 Seats!
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience! El Naranjo and the Central Texas Mycological Society are thrilled to present Día de los Champiñones, an exclusive Huitlacoche Fundraiser Dinner.
Join us for an unforgettable evening where we transform "corn smut" into gourmet gold, celebrating the incredible flavors and ecological magic of fungi. This is more than a dinner—it's a movement to combat mycophobia, support local farms, and fund our mission to make mycology accessible to all.
Purchase your tickets online before October 31st and you'll be automatically entered to win mushroom goodies at the event from our generous sponsors!
🍄 The Unforgettable Menu 🍄
Prepare your palate for a 5-course journey, where each dish tells a story of fungal wonder:
Welcome Cocktail: Huitlacoche Margarita - A stunning start with tequila reposado, lime, and a touch of fruity huitlacoche syrup.
Course 1: Infladita de Salpicón de Hongos - A crispy puffy tostadita topped with a refreshing mushroom salad. Paired with a crisp Rosé.
Course 2: Tamal de Elote con Salsa de Huitlacoche - A fresh corn tamal with poblano chile succotash, draped in a rich huitlacoche sauce.
Course 3: Puré de Coliflor Frita, Salsa Macha de Naranja y Hongos Rebozados - Fried cauliflower puree with smoky orange salsa macha and crispy tempura mushrooms. Paired with a bold Red Wine.
Main Course: Filete de Hongo Melena de León - A seared Lion's Mane mushroom "steak" with chintextle sauce, creamy rice, and crispy mushroom chicharrón.
Dessert: Pan de Muerto con Helado de Huitlacoche - Traditional Day of the Dead bread with unique, savory-sweet huitlacoche ice cream. Paired with spiced Reishi Hot Chocolate.
*(Optional Beverage Pairing Package available for $55 + tax & gratuity)
🎁 Get Entered to Win Mushroom Goodies 🎁
Purchase your tickets online before October 31st and you'll be automatically entered to win mushroom goodies at the event from our generous don!
A ready-to-grow Mushroom Grow Kit and Tincture from Hi-Fi Mycology
Lion’s Mane Mushroom Extracts from Fallen Oak Mycology
Blue Oyster Mushroom Jerky Dusted with Cordyceps from Cap City Shrooms & Masters Mushrooms
Moscow Mule Copper Mug Gift Set from Sertodo Copper
A copy of the beautiful Mushroom Lover’s Cookbook
How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Identifying 29 Wild, Edible Mushrooms by Frank Hyman
Don't wait! Secure your spot for this exclusive dinner and get a chance to take home an amazing prize.
💚 Your Ticket Supports a Great Cause
Proceeds from this event directly fund our educational workshops, community programs, and our mission to spread the wonder of fungi across Central Texas.
*This is a ticketed event. All sales are final. Must be 21+ to consume alcohol.* Menu and gift basket subject to change.