Every school year, our talented chefs craft a series of unique dinner events that showcase their culinary artistry and innovation. Each event features an exclusive menu, thoughtfully designed around a central theme and featuring unique ingredients and creative flavor combinations.

See below for more information about this year’s events.

 

Continental Crossroads | November 14, 2024

Presented By Chefs Robert Clark & Kevin Statham
4:00 p.m. | O-House, Snelling, Village Summit, Bolton

Inspired by the flavors and culinary traditions of Turkey, Chefs Robert Clark and Kevin Statham of O-House present a carefully crafted and thoughtfully prepared menu of dishes from the continental crossroads.

Chefs Robert Clark & Kevin Statham

Menu

Meze (Snacks/Appetizers)

Pickled Vegetable Medley
“Hisk Piyazi” Turkish Chickpea & Sundried Tomato Salad
“Cacik” Tzatziki
Turkish Sesame Tahini Herb Sauce
“Coban Salatasi” Turkish Shepherd’s Salad
“Batrik” Turkish Bulgur & Pepper Dip

Entrées

Turkish Cherry Braised Lamb
Beef Tantuni Wrap
Pide Flatbread with Cheese
“Reyhanli Pilav” Basil Rice

Sides

Fried Carrot
Zucchini Fritter
Spiced Roasted Okra
Spicy Yellow Squash

Dessert

Semolina Cake
Bread Pudding with Cherries

Into the Arctic | January 30, 2025

 

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Presented By Chef Taylor Hilt
4:00 p.m. | Snelling, O-House, Village Summit, Bolton

From the icy shores of Alaska to the remote islands of Scandinavia, Chef Taylor Hilt of Snelling brings you a culinary expedition through the heart of the Arctic Circle.

Chef Taylor Hilt

Menu

Appetizers

Swedish Shrimp Toast
Hot Sausage & Crispy Chard Pizza

Soups and Salads

Smoked Swedish Meatball Stew
Bean & Vegetable Salad with Potlikker Vinaigrette
Crunchy Winter Root Salad

Entrées

Roasted Lamb Shoulder with White Wine & Lemon-Oregano Gremolata
Arctic Char with Greens & Gribiche Dressing
Mushroom Barley Risotto Cakes
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie

Sides

Mashed Root Vegetables
Kielbasa & Cabbage Stir Fry

Dessert

Bird’s Milk Cake
Cloudberry Glazed Cake
Lingonberry Jam Tart with Cardamom

Once Upon a Table | February 20, 2025

 

Presented By Chefs Brandi Allen & Justin Robbins
4:00 p.m. | Bolton, Snelling, O-House, Village Summit

Inspired by some of the world’s most beloved fairy tales, Chefs Brandi Allen and Justin Robbins present an enchanting dinner brimming with whimsy and magic.

Chefs Brandi Allen and Justin Robbins

Menu

Drinks

Beauty & The Beast Rose Tonic

Salads & Soups

Bibbity Bobbity Pumpkin Carriage Soup
Jack’s Bean Stalk Salad
Open Sesame Noodles

Entrées

Three Little Pigs BBQ Sandwich
Hansel & Gretel Breadcrumb Tenders with Sweet and Sour Witch Sauce

Sides

Princess & The Pea Risotto
“Better to See You With” Carrots with Pomegranate Glaze
Rumpelstiltskin Spaghetti Squash Haystack with Herb Butter
Jack’s Magic Bean Chili
Rapunzel’s Golden Locks (Yellow Tomato Confit with Angel Hair Pasta)

Deserts

Grumpy’s Gooseberry Crisp
Under the Sea Mermaid Cake
Thumbelina Thumbprint Cookie with Fairy Dust

Animania | April 3, 2025
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Presented By Chef Tim Neal & Sarah Nelson
4:00 p.m. | Village Summit, O-House, Snelling, Bolton

Inspired by the dishes and flavors from some of the most popular animes, Chef Tim Neal and Manager Sarah Nelson present the ultimate anime-themed event!

Bring your appetite, your friends, and your BEST COSPLAY for a night full of fun and fantastic food!

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Menu

Salads & Soups

Kombu Dashi
Miso Soup with Tofu

Entrées

Kare Raisu
Katsudon
Omurice
Ramen

Sides

Gochujang Glazed Eggplant
Kewpie Mayo
Sukiyaki
Soy Sesame Bok Choy
Okoonomiyaki with Onion and Cabbage
Okayu
Miso-Plum Cucumber and Okra
Miso Butter Broccoli with Mushroom

Deserts

Fruit Jelly
Lovers Confession Cookies
Matcha Pound Cake

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