On Thursday, October 23, at Industry City, dive into vibrant agave spirits and New York City’s best pozoles at Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn.
Bowl of ‘Zole™ is presented by spirits expert Arik Torren of Lot001 Brands, acclaimed La Lonchería chef and Made in Mexico author Danny Mena, and Food Karma Projects founder Jimmy Carbone, proudly partnering with City Harvest, whose mission is to end hunger in communities throughout New York City.
You’ll party like an industry insider at Bowl of ‘Zole™ as 20+ chefs and restaurants topping New York’s Best Of lists serve up their signature pozoles and traditional Mexican dishes. Raise a glass to cultura liquida and pair all of the pozoles with your choice of more than 120 vibrant agave spirits from artisan producers and specialty distributors. Sip on mezcal, tequila, raicilla, lechuguilla, and more. With all-inclusive tickets starting at just $55, the entire lineup is yours to try.
The 2025 Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn Lineup
Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn has featured James Beard Award-nominated chefs, Michelin-starred restaurants, and up-and-coming talent from the New York City restaurant scene. While this year’s Chef and Restaurant lineup is finalized, check out last year’s roster for just a taste of what to expect:
Luis Arce Mota of La Contenta Oeste
Alex Valencia of La Contenta LES
Justin Bazdarich of Oxomoco
Cosme Aguilar of Casa Enrique
Iván Garcia of Mesa Coyoacan
Felipe Mendez-Candelas of La Superior
Moisés López of Tobalá
Nicole Onisik of Panzón
Eric See of Ursula
Tomas De La O of Marcela Cocina Mexicana
Fany Gerson of La Newyorkina, El Newyorkino, and Mijo
Jaime Bravo of Jajaja Mexicana
Iván Vazquez of Mayahuel
Yara Herrera of Hellbender
Cenobio Canalizo of Tiny’s Cantina
Ivy Stark of MÉXology
Miguel Sanchez and Leticia Barradas of Alma Negra
David Gonzalez of Maya New York
Miguel Bañuelos of Salsa Pistolero
Pepe Urquijo of B’klyn Burro
Fernando Cordova of Downstate Newburgh
Alex Valencia of Vallarta Tropical
and more!
As part of Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn’s partnership with City Harvest, all Bowl of ‘Zole™ chefs will prepare extra pozole for donation. City Harvest exists to end hunger in communities throughout New York City through food rescue and distribution, education, and other practical, innovative solutions. This year, City Harvest will rescue 81 million pounds of high-quality food that would otherwise go to waste and deliver it free of charge to hundreds of food pantries and soup kitchens across the five boroughs, helping to provide food for New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity.
120+ Vibrant Agave Spirits
Find your next favorite spirit at Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn with more than 120 mezcals, tequilas, raicillas, sotols, and more agave spirits to choose from. Don’t miss Mexican wines, beers, and zero-proof refreshments from Topo Chico!
We’re putting the finishing touches on the 2025 Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn Spirits Lineup. Take a look at just some of the participating spirits from last year:
Aguerrido
Chacolo
Gusto Histórico
Palomas Mensajeras
Reyes Agave
Sol Tarasco
Topo Chico Sparkling Water
Uruapan
and more!
Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn Tickets
5:00 PM Entry – VIP Ticket
$75 + fee
Early admission at 5:00 PM, an hour ahead of General Admission; Bowl of ‘Zole™ Swag Bag, Meet and Mingle with chefs and beverage producers; and all-access pozole and spirits tastings all evening.
6:00 PM Entry – General Admission Kickoff Pricing
$55 + fee
Special pricing available for a limited time! 6:00 PM admission with all-access pozole and spirits tastings for the entire evening.
6:00 PM Entry – General Admission
$65 + fee
6:00 PM admission with all-access pozole and spirits tastings for the entire evening.
Bowl of ‘Zole™ is for ages 21 and up. The lineup and offerings are subject to change without notice, and all sales are final.