A High Desert Table By Chef David Ruiz

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Sunday, April 12
A High Desert Table By Chef David Ruiz
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$75 per person (Unfortunately NO Dietary Modifications)

A mid-spring Southwest-inspired dining experience at the beautifully restored Museum.

Kansas City–based chef and culinary storyteller, Chef David Ruiz, presents a thoughtfully curated multi-course dinner inspired by the flavors, traditions, and landscapes of New Mexico and the greater Southwest. Drawing from Indigenous foodways, high desert ingredients, and generations of chile-forward cooking, this intimate meal explores fire, maize, smoke, and memory.

Guests will enjoy an artfully plated tasting menu highlighting seasonal ingredients, local sourcing, and bold regional flavors — from red and green chile traditions to desert-harvest inspiration. Beverages available for purchase at Elixir, the Museum’s Soda Fountain located downstairs.

This one-day-only curated menu invites you to gather at the table and experience the spirit of the high desert in the heart of Kansas City.

About Executive Chef Ruiz:
Executive Chef David Ruiz is a nationally recognized culinary leader who is redefining what convention center cuisine can be with bold, seasonal menus and innovative technique. A James Beard Foundation competition winner, he brings more than 20 years of experience in the culinary world to the Overland Park Convention Center, combining creativity with purpose and a deep commitment to sustainability.