Been wanting to try Kindred’s Milk Bread? Here’s your chance.
Bonterra Dining & Wine Room is hosting two stellar events for food & wine this March ~ where you can meet some of the hottest names in dining in the Southeast and taste their creations with wine pairings designed to enhance every bite. Bonterra and Chef Blake Hartwick really bring it when they put on these charitable dining events, and you can count on a fabulous evening at both.
James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour with 6 Amazing Chefs on March 23, 2016
The Celebrity Chef Tour is back for the second year in a row at Bonterra Dining & Wine Room, and it promises a night of amazing food & wine from award winning and well known chefs. Six chefs will create an interactive, multi-course dinner with wine pairing for each course. Proceeds from the dinner benefit the James Beard Foundation to help support the culinary arts & education. The details speak for themselves, rsvp soon!
The Chefs:
Host Chef Blake Hartwick
Joe Kindred
Kindred Restaurant, Davidson, NC
Bryan Skelding
The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Spring, WV
Paul T. Verica
Heritage Food & Drink, Waxhaw, NC
Rocco Whalen
Fahrenheit, Charlotte, NC; and Cleveland, OH, and Rosie and Rocco’s, Cleveland, OH
Pastry Chef Jason Lemon
Bonterra, Charlotte, NC
The Menu:
Passed:
Joe Kindred : North Carolina Shrimp Rolls on Milk Bread
Bryan Skelding: Hudson Valley Foie Gras Torchon “Old Fashioned”, Bourbon Cured, Orange Confit, Luxardo CherryJason Lemon: Ashe County Cheddar Gougeres , Lusty Monk Mustard, Fines Herbs
Blake Hartwick: Cold Water Creek Griddle Cakes, NC Ostera Caviar, Benne Seed Oil Ice Cream, Pickled Ramps
Paul Verica: Green Garlic Panna Cotta, Shaved Veggies, Petite Greens and Flowers
Rocco Whalen: Rare Beef Roll, Greens, Sprouts, Miso, Apple Syrup
Main:
Joe Kindred: Flounder Crudo, Sea Urchin, Carrot, Trout Caviar
Bryan Skedling: Smoked Heritage Farms Pork Loin, Ham Hock Fritter, Boudin Noir, Bloody Butcher Grits, Fried Spoonbread, Ramp Aioli, Bacon Jus
Blake Hartwick: Pinot Braised Chicken Thighs, BBQ Cauliflower, Sweet Potato Nage, Foie Gras Stuffed Morel Mushrooms, Fried Chicken Skins
Paul Verica: Brasstown Beef Tenderloin, NC shrimp, Root Veggies, Spinach, Demi
Rocco Whalen: Chilled Thai Cucumber Soup “Raita”, Served with Crispy 27 Vegetable Samosas
Jason Lemon: Marcona Almond Clafoutis, Honey Spelt Crust, Blond Chocolate Cremeux. Bee Pollen, Cacao Nibs
Tickets are $150 each all inclusive (includes wine pairings & gratuity)
6:30pm cocktail reception with passed hors d’oeuvres
7:00 pm dinner 6 courses with wine pairing.
For reservations please call 704.333.9463.
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Robert Foley Wine Dinner with the vintner on March 8, 6:30 p.m.
Join ROBERT FOLEY at Bonterra on Tuesday, March 8 for a special 5 course Dinner with Robert Foley wines to benefit the Heartbright Foundation. Meet the vintner, enjoy the amazing menu prepared by Chef Blake Hartwick, and support Heartbright Foundation’s free Cardiac Wellness Center for underserved Charlotte.
Passed Hors D’oeuvres on Reception
2013 White Wine
Smoked Salmon Rillettes
Chorizo & Goat Cheese Fritters with Wild Flower Honey
1st Course
2012 Hudson Vineyard Pinot Noir
Quick Seared Ahi Tuna
Red Wine Braised Cabbage, Parsnip Purée, Crispy Puffed Capers
2nd Course
2011 Merlot
Pork Osso Bucco
Embered Sweet Potatoes, Braised Dover Vineyards Collard Greens, Romesco Sauce
3rd Course
2011 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Maple Leaf Farms Duck Two Ways
Pan Seared & Confit, Lusty Monk Mustard Spaetzle,
Brussels Sprouts Petals, Red Onion Port Relish
4th Course
2013 Charbono
12 Hour Short Rib
Sautéed Cauliflower Puree, Tomato Gravy
5th Course
2012 Foley Port
Artisanal Bleu Cheese, Fresh Fruit, Assorted Chocolates, Roasted Nuts
Cost is $125 per person
For reservations please call 704.373-3002
