celebración
¡HICA! invites you to support Sabor y Cultura | Flavor & Culture, a special fundraising dinner in Birmingham supporting Latinos and Immigrant families in Alabama. This remarkable event combines the celebration of Hispanic culture and cuisine, creating a heartwarming cultural experience while cultivating new major donors.
Featuring
Appetizers
Jesus Mendez-Fragoso is a proud Mexican immigrant and serial entrepreneur based in Birmingham, Alabama.
Cocktails
Jose de Jesus Medina Camacho Co-Founder and Beverage Director of Adiõs Bar and Salud Taqueria,
Dinner
Julio Hernandez Chef Julio Hernandez, Executive Chef and Owner of Maíz de la Vida, is a James Beard Award semifinalist known for blending Mexican heritage with Tennessee's finest local ingredients.
Dessert
Ana Aguilar, founder and Co-executive Chef of Tantísimo, brings the flavors of her hometown of Guadalajara, Mexico, to life through handcrafted desserts inspired by family recipes and Latin American traditions.
Artist
Cesar Pita
Cesar is a ceramic artist and instructor whose work explores cultural identity, family history, and community through wheel-thrown and sculptural ceramics inspired by his heritage.
