Join us at No Mames for an impressive, curated dinner benefitting Connecticut FoodShares featuring Chef Ethan Czarneski, Executive Chef of Sayulita Essex,and our very own Chef Ryan Van Grouw. Preview the menu here!

Chef Ethan Czarneski brings a thoughtful, ingredient-driven approach to modern Mexican cuisine as Executive Chef of Sayulita in Essex, Connecticut. Before joining Sayulita, Ethan honed his craft at Present Company in Tariffville, where he developed a reputation for creative, seasonally inspired cooking and refined technique. At Sayulita, he combines authentic Mexican flavors with contemporary culinary influences, creating vibrant dishes that celebrate fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and innovative presentations. His menus reflect a passion for balancing tradition with creativity, offering guests an elevated dining experience that is both approachable and memorable.

Pricing: $89/person, cocktail pairing $29/person (plus taxes and gratuity).

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Join us at No Mames for an impressive, curated dinner benefitting Connecticut FoodShares featuring Chef Chris Sheehan and our very own Chef Ryan Van Grouw. Preview the menu here!

Upon graduating from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, R.I., Sheehan joined Max Downtown, where he sharpened his culinary skills under the tutelage of executive chef Hunter Morton. In 2013, Sheehan received critical acclaim when Max Downtown was named both “Best American Restaurant” by Connecticut Magazine’s Expert Picks, and “Upscale Restaurant of the Year” by the Connecticut Restaurant Association. Sheehan has made two appearances at the prestigious James Beard House, and his seasonally inspired cooking has garnered high praise from fellow chefs and the top brass for his meticulously executed dishes.

Pricing: $89/person, cocktail pairing $29/person (plus taxes and gratuity).

Join us at No Mames for a special tequila dinner in partnership with La Pulga Tequila. Preview the menu here!

Every drop of La Pulga embodies the shared spirit of community and togetherness they've found in the sister states of Jalisco, San Luis Potosi, Chihuahua and their home in Fort Worth.

Three Fort Worth, Texas, entrepreneurs had the vision to develop a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality Mexican Spirits. Sarah Castillo; a celebrated restauranteur behind Taco Heads, Tinies Mexican Cuisine and Sidesaddle Saloon, Andrew De La Torre; a visionary club owner and operator of the Northside Fort Worth open-air market, La Pulga, and Stephen Slaughter; a local entrepreneur.

Together they set out to develop authentic, approachable, and affordable premium spirits with only the soul of the land and heart of the spirit as the ingredients.  La Pulga was inspired by the vibrancy of the open-air market on the Northside of Fort Worth Texas.  It has been a gathering place and part of the community since the 1940’s.

Pricing: $89 per person (plus taxes and gratuity.) Reserve your seats!

Join us at No Mames for an impressive, curated dinner benefitting Connecticut FoodShares featuring Chef Bolivar Hilario and our very own Chef Ryan Van Grouw. Preview the menu here!

Pricing: $89/person, cocktail pairing $29/person (plus taxes and gratuity). Reserve your seats!

Join us at No Mames for a special mezcal dinner in partnership with Mezcal Vago. Preview the menu here!

Mezcal Vago is a collection of small batch, village made mezcals that celebrate the hands and traditions behind every bottle. Each expression is crafted by an individual mezcalero using time honored methods, resulting in spirits that are deeply expressive, smoky, and uniquely tied to place. For this dinner, we are highlighting the diversity and story of Vago one pour at a time.

Pricing: $89 per person (plus taxes and gratuity.) Reserve your seats!

Join us at No Mames for an impressive, curated dinner benefitting Connecticut FoodShares featuring Chef Eduardo Santos, Culinary Director of Puerto Vallarta and our very own Chef Ryan Van Grouw.

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Pricing: $89/person, cocktail pairing $29/person (plus taxes and gratuity). Reserve your seats!

Join us at No Mames for a special tequila dinner in partnership with Tequila Ocho. Preview the menu here!

Tequila Ocho is a pioneering, single-estate tequila founded in 2008 by master distiller Carlos Camarena and tequila ambassador Tomas Estes. Crafted from 100% Blue Weber agave, each release is harvested from a specific field and vintage, showcasing the concept of “terroir” in tequila—where soil, climate, and altitude shape the spirit’s unique character. Produced using traditional, additive-free methods, Tequila Ocho is celebrated for its purity, craftsmanship, and expressive, agave-forward flavor.

Pricing: $89 per person (plus taxes and gratuity.) Reserve your seats!

Join us at No Mames for an impressive, curated dinner benefitting Connecticut FoodShares featuring Chef Tyler Anderson and our very own Chef Ryan Van Grouw. Preview the menu here!

Pricing: $89/person, cocktail pairing $29/person (plus taxes and gratuity). Reserve your seats!

Join us at No Mames for a special mezcal dinner in partnership with Ilegal Mezcal. Preview the menu here!

Around 2004, Ilegal's founder John Rexer began bringing mezcal down from Oaxaca to Antigua to supply his bar, Café No Sé. The mezcal became popular very quickly. At the time, he was bringing down unbranded mezcal from a variety of villages in Oaxaca that included: Tlacolula, San Lorenzo, Sola De Vega, Santa Catarina Minas, Hierve el Agua, Santiago Matatlan and a few others.

In 2006, John created the brand Ilegal, originally just to supply his bar in Guatemala. On the back of each bottle of Ilegal you will find it says "Originally produced for: Café No Sé, Mezcal Bar."

Pricing: $89 per person (plus taxes and gratuity.) Reserve your seats!

Join us at No Mames for an impressive, curated dinner for a good cause featuring Chef Prasad Chirnomula and our very own Chef Ryan Van Grouw. Preview the menu here!

Pricing: $89/person, cocktail pairing $29/person (plus taxes and gratuity). Reserve your seats!

Join us at No Mames for a special tequila dinner in partnership with Mijenta Teqiula. Preview the menu here!

Community and sustainability lie at the heart of Mijenta’s mission, and from the outset they have focused on bringing their core values to life. Derived from “Mi Gente,” which means “My People,” Mijenta refers to a community of like-minded people who come together to celebrate life. Because life is better shared.

Pricing: $89 per person (plus taxes and gratuity.) Reserve your seats!

Join us at No Mames for an impressive, curated dinner for a good cause featuring Chef Chris Vanasse from Haring’s Noank and our very own Chef Ryan Van Grouw. Preview the menu.

In 1931, Al and Cornelia Haring moved from the bustle of New York City to the charming shores of Noank to open Haring’s Marine.

Since then, the property has been a bait & tackle shop, fuel dock, small boat rental, lobster pound and beginning in 2011, a restaurant.

We at No Mames are honored to bring in these historied traditions, and along with our fresh take on Mexican cuisine, and put together an incredible experience.

Pricing: $89/person, cocktail pairing $29/person (plus taxes and gratuity). Reserve your seats!

Join us at No Mames for a special mezcal dinner in partnership with Nuestra Soledad Mezcal. Preview the menu here!

Nuestra Soledad is comprised of six distinct mezcals from six different producers located in various regions of Oaxaca, intended to highlight elements of terroir in mezcal production. Nuestra Soledad is a part of the Casa Cortés portfolio of mezcal brands. The Cortés family represents six generations of experience in mezcal production, dating back to 1840. Self-owned and operated, Casa Cortés produces mezcal in their family palenque in Santiago Matatlán, but also works with an exclusive network of highly skilled mezcaleros in regions around Oaxaca.

Pricing: $89 per person (plus taxes and gratuity.) Reserve your seats!