🎉 You're Invited! A Night of Fungi, Flavor, and Fundraising
📅 Date: November 5, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 - 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 a spectacular gift basket packed with goodies 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 Our "Mush Love" Gift Basket! 🎁
Purchase your tickets online before October 31st and you'll be automatically entered to win a spectacular gift basket packed with goodies from our generous sponsors!
The "Mush Love" Basket Includes:
Moscow Mule Copper Mug Set from Ser todo Copperware
A copy of the beautiful Mushroom Lover’s Cookbook
An essential Mushroom Foraging Book
A bottle of fine Wine or Mezcal
A ready-to-grow Mushroom Grow Kit from Hi-Fi Mycology
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.