Dinner in a Cave with Springfield Community Gardens
About this Event
Crystal Cave, located in Springfield Missouri is the second oldest ‘Show Cave’ in the state, opening in 1893! Join us for a Show Me Local Dinner Underground at a perfect 68 degrees in July. Dinner will feature a menu curated by Chef Rachael West (Eating the Ozarks) from local farms you love, wild edibles in season and live music! 100% of the proceeds will go to Springfield Community Gardens non-profit!
Once you arrive you'll enjoy a guided 30 minute cave tour to explore the amazing formations Crystal Cave has to offer.
Dinner Courses will feature:
Noble Berry Elderberry Honey Soda (Elder Farm)
Oyster Mushroom Pate (Root 54 Mushrooms)
Whipped Butter with Local Herbs (Midtown Garden)
Pickled Quail Eggs (La Reina Farm) in Blue Spruce Vinegar (Eating the Ozarks)
Local Sourdough (VanderWaal Bakery)
Local Cheese Board (Terrell Creek Farm)
Ferments (Crunchy Cultures)
Salad (Box Turtle Farm), Black Walnuts (Hammons) with Elderberry Good Stuff (Eating the Ozarks)
Lions Mane Crab Cakes (Root 54 Mushrooms) with Wild Garlic Aloi
Main:
Spicebush Chicken Thighs (Eating the Ozarks)
Sauteed local veggies with (Pesto for All) + Microgreen Garnish (Blue Grass Gardens)
Layered Potatoes with Herbs (SCG Market Garden)
Dessert:
TDB (we need to surprise you with at least one thing right?)
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Cave Tour
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Dinner
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 135.23
