Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn 2025

BOWL OF ‘ZOLE™ BROOKLYN CELEBRATES HISPANIC HERITAGE THROUGH CLASSIC CUISINE AND VIBRANT SPIRITS AT INDUSTRY CITY.

Explore Mexican Culinary History with More than 20 Chefs and Restaurants and 120+ Agave Spirits . As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn continues the celebration with an unforgettable evening at Industry City on Wednesday October 23rd. Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn pairs over 120 vibrant agave spirits with pozole—Mexico’s storied dish—from 20+ restaurants and chefs hailing from Mexico City, New York City, and beyond.

Pozole is a classic Mexican stew with origins dating back over 600 years. Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn chefs honor its enduring popularity and bring their signature style to every spoonful. Past Bowl of ‘Zole™ pozoles have included pozole oysters, dumplings, fully vegan preparations, traditional family recipes, and more.

There will be over 120 agave spirits at Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn, including mezcal, tequila, sotol, and more. Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn features pours from some of the most sought-after labels, including El Jolgorio, Real Minero, Del Maguey, and Flor del Desierto. “Finding the stories and these makers and going beyond just the usual gets us excited by the breadth of what Mexico has to offer,” says spirits expert Arik Torren, co-founder of Bowl of ‘Zole™. At Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn, attendees can sample every dish and sip every mezcal, tequila, and spirit at an all-inclusive event that spotlights the depth, history, and future of Mexican cuisine. Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn is proud to welcome Mexico City star chef Robert Craig ahead of his limited engagementat New York City’s Soledad alongside fellow Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn chef Julian Medina.

The 2025 Bowl of ‘Zole™ Brooklyn Chef and Restaurant Lineup features:

• • Cosme Aguilar of Casa Enrique

  • Justin Bazdarich of Oxomoco

  • Johnny Curiel of Alma Fonda Fina and Mezcaleria Alma

  • Fany Gerson of La Newyorkina and Mijo

  • Yara Herrera of Hellbender

  • Hugo Orozco of Cuerno and Cruz del Sur

  • Danny Mena and Luis Jiménez of La Lonchería

  • Luis Arce Mota of La Contenta Oeste

  • Jose Luis Flores 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.

• 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

Tickets are on sale now at bowlofzole.com and General Admission  tickets are $59.78 (including fee). VIP Tickets ($70.42 including fee ) including early access to the festival at 6:00 PM.

Industry City’s

5 2 A Venue in Brooklyn,

Wednesday, October 23, 2025

See all details and get tickets here