James Beard Foundation Benefit Dinner
Date and time
Refund policy
No Refunds
Description
A dozen of Coastal Virginia’s culinary stars will shine their brightest on October 19 at the first-ever James Beard Foundation benefit dinner to be held in our region.
Join us for this historic event in Downtown Norfolk at the stunning Hilton Norfolk The Main. Tickets to this amazing dinner are limited.
Coastal Virginia Celebrates James Beard is hosted by Hilton Norfolk The Main and culinary luminary Patrick Evans-Hylton’s VirginiaEatsAndDrinks.com
Here is a list of participating chefs and the dish they are presenting:
Pre-Dinner Cocktails crafted with Virginia spirits
Virginia wines paired with each course
After-Dinner Cocktails crafted with Virginia spirits
Travis Brust | Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg
Menu | Pre-Dinner
Hors D’oeuvres
Virginia Seed Red May Flour Pate Choux: Tomato Conserve Curd, Pair-A-Dice Acres Fines Herbs
Coastal Water Little Neck Clam Po’ Boy: Pepper Pot Hot Sauce Remoulade, Lemon Pickle
Port Anne Spiced Crumpet with Smoked Lamb Sausage: Parsnip Butter, Pickled Apple
Michael Farrell | Still Worldly Eclectic Eats, Portsmouth
Menu | Pre-Dinner
Hors D’oeuvres
Duck, Duck, Goose: Duck Rillettes atop Crostini with Gooseberry Jam, Duck Bacon and Bourbon Apple Butter
Seared Sea Scallop on Lavash Cracker with Goat Cheese, Crispy Surryano ham, and Virginia Cider Gastrique
Chesapeake Bay Oyster Shooter: Creamy Leak and Virginia Ham Broth, Micro-Celery and Peanut-Encrusted Lynnhaven Oyster
Sam Reyes | Hunt Room inside Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach
Menu | Dinner
Amuse Bouche
Border Springs Lamb Prosciutto on lightly charred Rye with Fig Preserve and Smoked Pumpkin Emulsion
Kenny Sloane | Fin Seafood, Newport News
Menu | Dinner
Amuse Bouche
Fermented Elephant Garlic Focaccia Bread, Yellow Tomato Sorbet, Edwards Bacon Jam, Grilled Romaine Leaf, and Basil Powder
Michael Koch | Zoes Steak & Seafood, Virginia Beach
Menu | Dinner
Soup Course
Smoked Virginia Chowder: Whitestone Oysters, Eastern Shore Clams, Local Vegetables, Virginia Hot. Sauce, Crackers
Kevin Dubel | Becca inside Cavalier Hotel, Virginia Beach
Menu | Dinner
Fish Course
Lightly Smoked + Seared Local Rockfish with a variety of tiny Fall Vegetables, Chanterelle Mushrooms, and Crispy Edwards Surryanno Ham in a rich Pumpkin Bouillon Sauce from pumpkins cooked in coals of a wood grill
Fabio Capparelli, Host Chef | Hilton Norfolk The Main, Norfolk
Menu | Dinner
Main Course
Border Springs Mint Crusted Lamb Chops with Heart of Fennel, Pomegranate, Romanesco Chips, Roasted Artichoke Puree, and natural Lamb Demi
Alvin Williams | Cobalt Grille, Virginia Beach
Menu | Dinner
Salad Course
Watercress + Crab Salad with Tomatoes, Pickled Banana Peppers, and Sweet Shallot-Peanut Dressing
Harper Bradshaw | Harper’s Table, Suffolk
Menu | Dinner
Dessert Course
Sweet Potato Profiteroles with Sorghum Caramel and Chestnut Cream
Lloyd Moonga | Hilton Norfolk The Main
Menu | Dinner
Cheese Course
Virginia cheeses, Virginia charcuterie, Giardiniera, Truffle Honey, Italian Breads
Stella Pomianek | Cafe Stella, Norfolk
Mindy Wilkins | Cafe Stella, Norfolk
Menu | After-Dinner
Sweets + Coffee
Baba au Rum with Star Anise and Cinnamon Syrup. with Four Farthing Spiced Rum
Mini Brownie with Dulce de Leche, Pretzel, and Roasted Virginia Peanuts
Pear and Frangipane Tartleets
Pumpkin and Mascarpone Mini Cakes with Candied Pecan
Cafe Stella House Roasted Coffee