Chef George's "Dear Dumpling" Cask & Crust Dinner Event
Schedule
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1420 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 | Des Moines, IA
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Join Django for an unforgettable culinary event! Old-world cuisine is brought to the modern table at Chef George Formaro’s Cask and Crust. Enjoy classic dishes and cuisine reinterpreted through the eyes of a chef and food historian with a special focus on artisan wines, rustic breads and pastry. Dinner includes five courses, welcome beverage and gratuity. A cash bar with curated cocktails, wine and beer will be available for purchase.Friday, March 27, 2026
Chef George's Cask & Crust / "Dear Dumpling"
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Welcome: Crying Tiger / jalapeño-infused gin, lemongrass, lime, orange, ginger beer, fresh mint, Thai bitters
Starter: Duck Pierogi with chili crisp and sour cherries
Soup: German Pearl Barley Soup with smoked sausage
Salad: Little Gem Salad with warm bacon-mustard dressing
Entrée: Braised Short Rib Pot-au-Feu with suet dumplings
Dessert: Pistachio Old-fashioned Donut with blood orange curd and olive oil cream.
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Please note: seating will be assigned at communal tables of eight. Any parties wishing to be seated together who have not purchased tickets as a group should email [email protected] at least three days before the event.
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