5:30 pm Reception
6:00 pm Dinner
Join us for an unforgettable evening under the stars.
We’re thrilled to welcome the public to our award-winning wellness resort in the Berkshires – presented in proud partnership with the James Beard Foundation.
This intimate summer dining series features acclaimed chefs, curated wine pairings, and the beauty of Lenox, Massachusetts - all coming together to create an extraordinary culinary celebration.
The event showcases James Beard Award-winning Chef Sean Brock, renowned for his innovative approach to Southern cuisine and dedication to honoring Appalachian foodways.
MENU
FIRST COURSE
English Pea Custard
with Meyer Lemon and Smoked Trout Roe
SECOND COURSE
Salad of Summer Lettuces & Herbs
with Sourwood Honey and Yuzu Vinaigrette, Carolina Gold Rice Griddle Cakes with Sea Island Red Pea Hummus
THIRD COURSE
Roasted Scallops
with Anson Mills Grits, Foraged Mushrooms, Leeks and Benton’s Bacon
FOURTH COURSE
Slow Grilled Pork Prime Rib
with Farro Verde, Summer Squash and Zucchini, Sassafras Jus
DESSERT
Cherry & Benne Seed Buckle
with Tonka Bean Whipped Cream
Meet Our Guest Chef:
James Beard Award Winner Sean Brock
Raised in the Coalfields of Virginia, Sean Brock is a distinguished chef and restauranteur known for his involvement in the repatriation of the Southern pantry and cuisine over the past 20 years. For over a decade, he was the chef and partner of McCrady’s in Charleston, South Carolina, as well as the founding chef of the Husk restaurant concept.
In 2020, Brock opened Joyland, featuring high-quality fast food inspired by his love of cheeseburgers and Southern fried chicken. In October of 2021, Brock debuted his flagship restaurant, Audrey, in East Nashville. Named after his grandmother, Audrey, the cuisine is a tribute to Appalachian Foodways.
Brock won the James Beard Award for Best Chef, Southeast in 2010, and is a four-time finalist for Outstanding Chef, as well as a three-time finalist for Rising Star Chef. His first cookbook, Heritage, is a New York Times Bestseller and winner of the 2015 American Cooking James Beard Award. Brock’s second book, SOUTH, was also a New York Times Best Seller and was nominated for a James Beard Award. Brock hosted season 2 of the Emmy Award-winning television show Mind of a Chef, produced by Anthony Bourdain. In 2019, Sean was featured on the popular Netflix show, Chef’s Table
