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Chelsea's Kitchen roasts Hatch chiles for its 10th festival Sept. 26

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Hatch chile preparation at Chelsea's Kitchen, pictured in event publicity. Image source: Arizona Digital Free Press

Chelsea's Kitchen holds its 10th annual Hatch Green Chile Festival on Saturday, Sept. 26, starting at 10 a.m. at 5040 N. 40th St. in Arcadia, just north of Camelback Road, the Arizona Digital Free Press reports. Young Guns Produce of Hatch, New Mexico, roasts chiles on site, sold by the bag or pre-ordered. The special menu runs from green chile queso and French dip sliders to gluten-free green chile cornbread, crispy mulitas and the restaurant's signature green chile stew, with prickly pear sorbet from Grateful Spoon, mezcal margaritas, Spanish guitar and face painting for kids.

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