Terrace Hill Victorian Dinner

Schedule

Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-05:00
Location

Terrace Hill | Des Moines, IA

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Join us at Terrace Hill, Iowa Governor's Residence and National Historic Landmark for an elegant and classic Victorian Dinner.
About this Event

Ladies and Gentleman, distinguished guests, you are invited to attend an evening of elegance, charm, and civility, as Terrace Hill hosts a Victorian dinner on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
Chef Joshua Wilkins will serve a classic Victorian dinner, presented with five courses, including wines to pair with each course. Guests will enjoy the natural ambiance of the Residence, while dining in style.
This event is intended for ages 21+. Space will be extremely limited.


Menu:

Soup Course
Chilled Iowa Sweet Corn Velouté with Lump Crab, Avocado, Chive Albarino


Game Course
Quail Confit Crepinette, Celeriac, Oyster Mushroom, Smoked Bacon Jus Pinot Noir


Seafood Course

Roasted Halibut, Cherry Tomato, Zucchini,
Saffron Beurre Blanc Chenin Blanc


Entree

Coffee Rubbed Iowa Beef, Potatoes Pave, Carrot, Haricot Vert, Sauce Bordelaise Cabernet Sauvignon


Dessert

Honey Panna Cotta, Iowa Peaches, Blueberry, Almond Moscato d’Asti


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Terrace Hill, 2300 Grand Ave, Des Moines, United States

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USD 125.00

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