A Taste for the Stage: A Modern Multi-Course Benefit Tasting Dinner

This special evening of food, community, and creativity supports People’s Light Theatre, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting their ongoing artistic and threatre forward programs.

Festive and seasonal tablescapes—with thoughtful appropriations—will be artfully crafted by Dining Coordinator and Director, Nicole Novi, bringing warmth, visual storytelling, and a sense of place to each table.

Presented by Elevation Occasions Featuring Chef Nathan Thatcher| In Support of People’s Light Theatre

Amuse-Bouche
Pork Belly Tetela
Mole Negro, Nopales en Escabeche

Course One
Savory Gougère
Local Bleu Cheese, Peach Preserves, Cultured Urfa Pepper Butter

Course Two
Chilled Oyster
Dashi, Yuzu Kosho, Aonori, Puffed Rice

Course Three
Chestnut Mushroom Agnolotti
Verde Valley Farms Mushrooms, Watercress, Guanciale, Sweet Corn Brodo

Course Four
Duck, Three Ways
Seared Breast, Duck Leg Croquette, Duck Yolk Fudge
Fermented Mulberry, Sweet Potato, Fennel

Course Five
Ice Cream Cake
Sweet Corn Ice Cream, Maple-fenugreek Shortbread, Strawberry Aleppo Meringue

Host or Publisher Elevated Occasions