Stories of Appalachia : Chef's Table Series with Bourbon Pairings

  • May 16, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • La Bonne Vie

    1060 Chinoe Road
    Lexington, Kentucky 40502
Ticket Price $148.44-$185.27 Buy Tickets
Description

Step into a culinary journey through the heart of Appalachia with our Chef's Table dinner featuring classic recipes that have defined the region's rich heritage.

Settle in for an intimate evening of storytelling and indulgence and carefully chosen bourbon pairings as our Chefs meticulously craft each course before your eyes, weaving personal anecdotes and the captivating history of Appalachian cooking into every dish.

Each course showcases the diverse ingredients and time-honored techniques that have shaped the Appalachian culinary landscape.

As you savor each plated masterpiece, you'll be transported through generations of tradition, guided by the chef's passion for preserving and celebrating this unique culinary heritage.

With four thoughtfully curated courses that capture the essence of the region's culinary legacy, this unforgettable dining experience promises to awaken your senses and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the timeless allure of Appalachian cuisine.

MENU:  Will also include Sassafras Sweet Tea and Redbud Lemonade - Each dish will feature a Bourbon Pairing 
Appetizer: Potato Rosti and Fried Pickled Green Tomato Stack topped with Old Fashioned Dill and Clabber Sauce 
Salad : Kilt Lettuce Salad with Bacon Dressing
Entree: Choose your experience: 
Option 1: Beef Tenderloin with Sauteed Chestnut and Oyster Mushroom Ramp Butter Sauce paired with Pureed Potatoes and Old Fashioned Shuck Beans with Bacon

Option 2: Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Chestnut and Oyster Mushroom Ramp Butter Sauce paired with Pureed Potatoes and Old Fashioned Shuck Beans with Bacon
Dessert: Tres Leches Butter Cake with Fresh Berries 

Experience Options 

  • Premium Experience: Arrive up to 30 minutes before the start of class and enjoy a seasonal appetizer as well as your choice of one complimentary glass of beer, wine, seltzer, soft drink or themed cocktail/mocktail. (additional drinks available for purchase) Also, spend a few private minutes with our chef instructor! Premium Experience will be priority seating!
  • General Admission: Arrive up to 30 minutes before class to meet and mingle with other class participants. Drinks available for purchase - Themed cocktail/mocktail, beer, wine, seltzer, soft drinks, and bottled water.
  • Allergies: We will attempt to accommodate any true medical allergy with advance notice. Please indicate allergies when completing ticket purchase.
  • Menus subject to change based on product availability.
Date & Time

Fri, May 16, 2025 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue Details

La Bonne Vie

1060 Chinoe Road
Lexington, Kentucky 40502 La Bonne Vie
La Bonne Vie Personal Chef + Catering

La Bonne Vie specializes in nutritionally focused Chef-prepared meal delivery, cooking classes, private events, and small-batch catering. We are experts in tailoring each experience so that every guest can sit back, relax, and enjoy each offering without doing all of the work. 


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