Our 2nd Annual Professional Soup Competition was a fantastic success! Thanks to everyone who attended, donated, and shared their time and enthusiasm, Empty Bowls–Puerto Peñasco will be able to continue providing support to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity through 2026 with the help of our local food bank, Banco de Alimentos.
It was a joyful event filled with live local music, delicious soups, yummy desserts, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, Empty Bowls merchandise, and a Silent Auction. We are deeply grateful to Borracho’s Cantina for hosting us in their beautiful space and supporting our mission. As well as to our judges:
- Yolbeth Martinez – Owner Hacienda La Dona Bella
- Carlos Hernandez – Co-owner CS Foods
- Neftali Ponce – Executive Chef Mayan Palace
A Very Special Thank You to Our Chefs
We were honored to have 12 talented chefs share their craft:
- Marty Burns – The Pink Cadillac
- Chef Gabriela – Saludos Bar
- Luis Valle – Zay’s Western Bar
- Hector Terriquez – Bakas Carnivoro
- Adriana Caballero – Triada Producciones
- Juan Pedro Lucero – Las Marias Restaurant/Bar
- Chefs Junior and Alex – Salt & Lime by Latitude 31
- Alberto Victoria – Grapes & Barley
- Angel Duarte – Big Ragu
- Abigail Sanchez – SR Angus
- Mara Pino – El Tapeo Wine Bar
Your creativity and generosity made this event shine!
Thank You to Our Local Partners
We are deeply grateful for the businesses, organizations, and individuals who donated time, talent, space, and resources to help make this event possible:
Apex Integrations, Agua de Coco, Bandito’s, BooBar, BookRockyPoint.com, Bottoms Up Yacht Club, Breezy Bohemian Boys, Bryan’s Sports Bar, Chuy’s Bar & Grill, Desert Dragon Pottery, Desert Fly Casters, Duke’s Sports Bar & Grill, El Buzo, El Ceboyos, El Cabo Tacos, El Grano de Oro, Encantame Towers, Gatos Bar, Grapes & Barley, JJ’s Cantina, Khristy’s Concierge, La Arena, La Bella Spa, La Heladaria, Las Conchas Pickleball Taskforce, Las Palomas Resorts, Leo’s, Mariscos El Meño, Max’s Restaurant, Mekum Car Show, Mercedes Rustico, Mermaid Messages, Mexican Moonshine, Mi Bonita Restaurant, Molly Molly Sushi, Organico Shrimp Market, Paradise Found, Paradise Valley College Ceramics, Rocky Point Scuba Dive, Roger Clyne’s January Jam, Rosie Escobar Nails, Shakti Rising Healing Space, Beth Shy Bingo, Sonoran Grill, Southwest Jeep Junkies, Studio 52 Nia, Toxic Coffee, The Links at Las Palomas, The Turquoise Door, Uno Mas Bar, Yavapai College Ceramics Department.
Your support truly makes a difference.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Because of you, Empty Bowls–Puerto Peñasco has been able to make a real and meaningful impact since our inception in February 2024. And because of you, we will continue this important work.
Thank you for caring. Thank you for showing up.
Thank you for helping fill empty bowls.
We are all neighbors helping neighbors
