Fire & Ferment: An Intimate Fall Dinner with Chef Dave Mitchell

As the season shifts, Violetheart invites you to slow down and gather close. Fire & Ferment is an immersive culinary evening rooted in the warmth of the hearth and the transformative magic of fermentation.

Chef Dave Mitchell—a fixture in Raleigh’s food scene known for his fire-forward Southern cuisine—returns to the Violetheart kitchen for another intimate evening of elemental cooking. Expect dishes shaped by flame, smoke, and slow processes. Every plate is a conversation between technique and terroir, crafted with seasonal precision and layered storytelling.

This fall edition continues our exploration of mindful hospitality, weaving local ingredients, ferments, and curated pairings into a multi-sensory experience designed to linger.

See sample menu below (in the "lineup" section)

This isn’t a dinner—it’s a felt experience. Violetheart crafts evenings that blend culinary curiosity, mindful drinking, and intimate ambiance. We celebrate transformation—of seasons, of ingredients, of self—through flavor and hospitality.

Come as you are. Leave more connected.

Dave brings a reverence for fire, seasonality, and Southern heritage cuisine to everything he creates. Whether searing duck over open flame or layering ferments into housemade sauces, his approach is both bold and deeply considered. A longtime presence in Raleigh’s culinary world, Dave’s work is driven by flavor, memory, and the subtle art of transformation.

Ticket includes:
– 4-course seasonal dinner + amuse bouche
– Curated no/low-ABV drink pairings (5)
– Private venue access
– Hospitality, ambiance, and flavor worth lingering in

Reserve your seat now—we’ll take care of the rest.

Host or Publisher Umbrella Dry Bar