Bowl of 'Zole™ Brooklyn 2025

On Thursday, October 23, at Industry City, dive into vibrant agave spirits and New York City's best pozoles at the all-inclusive 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.

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
• Julian Medina of Toloache and Soledad
• 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
• Santa Fe BK
• 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
• Casa Azul
• 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.

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, either!
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:

• 123 Organic Tequila
• Agave de Cortés
• Aguerrido
• Angelisco Tequila
• ArteNOM Tequila
• Bacanora Rancho Tepúa
• Banhez Mezcal
• Casco Viejo Tequila
• Chacolo
• Cimarrón Tequila
• Cráneo Mezcal
• Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal
• Don Amado Mezcal
• Don Fulano Tequila
• El Buho Mezcal
• El Jolgorio
• El Luchador Tequila
• Fabriquero Sotol
• Flor Del Desierto Sotol
• Fósforo Mezcal
• Fuenteseca Tequila
• Granja Nómada Mezcal
• Gusto Histórico
• Herradura
• La Gran Señora Tequila
• La Medida Mezcal
• Lalo Tequila
• Lapis Tequila
• Macurichos Mezcal
• Mezcal Los Siete Misterios
• Mezcales de Leyendas
• Mi Casa
• Mijenta Tequila
• Mina Real Mezcal
• Nuestra Soledad
• Pal’alma Mezcal
• Palomas Mensajeras
• Parejo
• Pelotón de la Muerte
• Purasangre Tequila
• Real Minero
• Rey Campero
• Reyes Agave
• Santanera Tequila
• Sol Tarasco
• Sotol Por Siempre
• Sotoleros
• Tequila Amatiteña
• Tequila Arette
• Tequila Fortaleza
• Topo Chico Sparkling Water
• Uruapan
• Yola Mezcal
• and more!

5:00 PM Entry - VIP Admission - $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.

For more information, visit bowlofzole.com, follow us on social media @bowlofzole for behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, and check back here for updates.
Bowl of ‘Zole™ is for ages 21 and up. The lineup and offerings are subject to change without notice, and no refunds are offered.
Photo Consent: By attending Bowl of 'Zole™ 'Brooklyn, you give consent for any films, videos or photographs that may be taken of you to be used by Bowl of 'Zole™, or any of its participating agencies and partners, in any educational, publicity and/or advertising programs which may be undertaken by these organizations in the conduct of their legally incorporated purposes. You release Bowl of 'Zole™ and any consultants, producers, from any liability in connection with the use of such materials.

Host or Publisher Food Karma Projects