Bowl of ‘Zole Brooklyn – Pozole and Mezcal Fest

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 300 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

At Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn, pair vibrant agave spirits with pozole and classic Mexican cuisine from Michelin-starred restaurants, James Beard Award nominees, New York Times standouts, and emerging chefs and restaurants from New York and beyond. The festival’s impressive chef and restaurant lineup features Cosme Aguilar of Casa Enrique, Maria Barriga of Oxomoco, and Johnny Curiel of Denver’s Alma Fonda Fina and Mezcaleria Alma. They join Fany Gerson of La Newyorkina and Mijo, Yara Herrera of Hellbender, and more than 20 chefs and restaurants serving up pozole and even more classic Mexican cuisine. The full Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn Chef and Restaurant Lineup includes:

• Cosme Aguilar of Casa Enrique
• Maria Barriga of Oxomoco
• Johnny Curiel of Denver’s Alma Fonda Fina and Mezcaleria Alma
• Fany Gerson of La Newyorkina and Mijo
• Yara Herrera of Hellbender
• Lili Reséndiz and María Flores of Covacha
• Oriol Mendivíl of Cuerno
• Danny Mena and Luis Jiménez of La Lonchería
• Luis Arce Mota of La Contenta Oeste
• Ramiro Mendez of de Mole
• Tomas De La O of Marcela Cocina Mexicana
• Jaime Bravo of Jajaja Mexicana
• Felipe Mendez-Candelas of La Superior
• Julian Bovasso and David Gonzalez of Maya
• Iván Vazquez of Mayahuel
• Ivy Stark of MÉXology
• Julian Medina of Toloache
• 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.

300+ Vibrant Agave Spirits

Find your next favorite spirit at Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn with more than 300 mezcals, tequilas, raicillas, sotols, and more agave spirits to choose from. Standout labels from the Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn Spirits Lineup include:

• Mezcal Vago
• Tequila Ocho
• Don Fulano
• Sotol Parejo
• Tequila Fortaleza
• Dos Pasiones
• Cardenxe Sotol
• Mezcal de Leyendas
• Mi Casa
• Cruz del Fuego
• Flor Del Desierto
• Los Siete Misterios
• Amatiteña
• Cazcanes
• Arette
• Volans
• Ensueño
• Malasanta
• Alma Del Jaguar
• and many, many more

We’re also including specialty spirits and drinks beyond agave spirits, like whiskeys from Maiz Nation, rums from Pelacañas, Mexican wines from Zev Rovine Selections, craft-made beer from Cerveza Monopolio, and zero-proof options from Topo Chico.