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October 4, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm
A Chefs’ Affaire
Soon, some of Idaho’s most celebrated chefs and vintners will come together to delight you with culinary creativity and an evening of fun and generosity. Are you ready? Here’s what you need to know before you go:
Doors Open: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Cocktail hour includes local chef appetizers, silent auction, raffle, wine tastings, and bar.
Dinner is Served: 7 p.m. and includes special evening of live auctions, stories of impact and more.
Attire: Semi-formal and Formal attire
What: A fine-dining experience (see menu below). Vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free meal options are available upon request.
Where: Boise Centre West, 850 West Front Street, Boise (View parking options here). Entrance is on the Grove Plaza.
Menu
COCKTAIL HOUR – APPETIZERS:
Appetizer: Trout on Crostini
Campfire Idaho Rainbow Trout on sourdough crostini with huckleberry aioli and dill.
Prepared by: Chef Chris “Zee” Zahn
Appetizer: Lamb and Potato
Grilled lamb lollipop and piperade, potato cream and basque tximitxurri sauce.
Prepared by: Executive Chef Robby DeBolt
Appetizer: Chickpea Falafel
Chickpea falafel with spicy beetroot hummus, roasted maui onions, garlic confit, sauteed mushrooms, and cilantro served over a grain free sesame cracker.
Prepared by: Executive Chef Peter Steiger
DINNER – MENU:
Salad: Bibb Lettuce and Radicchio Salad
Bibb lettuce and radicchio salad, spiced poached pear, candied pecans, goat cheese, micro bulls blood, cranberry-mustard vinaigrette.
Prepared by: Boise Centre Culinary Team
Paired with: Huston Vineyards Gruner Veltliner
Main Course: 6 oz. Snake River Farms New York Waygu Steak
6 oz. Snake River Farms New York Waygu Steak topped with Roasted Pepper Chimichurri, Caramelized Shallot mashed potatoes, balsamic reduction, and caulilini.
Prepared by: Chef Bryan Forcinia
Assisted by: Enzo, Baressi, Brent Flaming, and Sam Forcina
Paired with: Indian Creek Tempranillo
Dessert: Fall Opera Cake
Spice cake with pumpkin mousse and apple frosting, dipped in a spiced white chocolate, garnished with apple spice panna cotta, apple chips and pomegranate pearls.
Prepared by: Pastry Chef Rich Gardunia
Assisted by: Bailey Johnston, Daryl Vickers
Paired with: Bitner Dry Riesling
*All allergy-friendly courses prepared by Corporate Chef and Broker, Sarah Mallard.
Additional Idaho Foodbank Causes
Take a Slice Out of Hunger - Enter for a chance to win pizza for a year
Sponsored by:Idaho Pizza Company
Don't miss out on your chance to win pizza for a year from the Idaho Pizza Company. With your minimum donation of $5.00 to the Idaho Foodbank you will be entered into a drawing to win pizza for a year. All proceeds go to supporting our Idahoan neighbors fighting food insecurity. For every $5 donated the Idaho Foodbank can provide food for up to 15 meals. Thank you for your donation and supporting the Idaho Foodbank.
Empty Bowls
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
Empty Bowls is a beloved annual tradition and a community event to fight hunger. This year, handcrafted & hand-painted bowls can be purchased online from November 27 – December 8, 2024. Each time a meal is enjoyed in a purchased bowl, this is a reminder that not all Idahoans know where their next meal is coming from. All funds raised will help provide food assistance to local Idahoans experiencing food insecurity.
3630 E Commercial Court
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Healthy Holiday Meal Class
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank North Central Lewiston Location
The Idaho Foodbank would like to invite you to join us in our Teaching Kitchen to enjoy some healthy holiday recipes and learn how to offer a healthier holiday meal to your family. Participants will receive nutritional information, enjoy healthy holiday dishes, and all recipes prepared during class. Space is limited so register early. You can call our Lewiston branch to register at 208-577-2682 or register online www.idahofoodbank.org/events/
3331 10th st.
lewiston, Idaho 83501
Waq'iswiisa Community Cooking Class
Sponsored by:Nimiipuu Health
Nimiipuu Health Diabetes Coordinator Marissa, along with Kesha Barden, the Nutrition Education Specialist with The Idaho Foodbank, will lead participants in cooking a low sodium Thanksgiving meal. Marissa will provide diabetic education and Kesha will provide supplemental nutritional education about low sodium foods. There will be delicious food, engaging activities and door prizes. For more information or to register contact Marissa at Nimiipuu health 208-843-2271 ext. 2849
111 Bever Grade
Lapwai, ID 83540
Great Idaho Food Drive
Sponsored by:CBS2
CBS Channel 2 hosts the annual Great Idaho Food Drive. This year it will run from November 11th-November 25th. At the end of the drive, a parage of Les Schwab trucks will come to the Idaho Foodbank on November 25th to unload the food that they have collected throughout the drive.
This year's participants so far are:
CBS2
KBOI and KIZN 92.3
Two Men and a Truck
TDS Fiber
Feed a Ton
Sponsored by:Pacific Steel and Recycling
Feed a Ton 2024 Food and Fund Drive at Pacific Steel and Recycling in November.
Please join us as we work to help those in our communities who are facing food insecurity in winter. All food donated will go to local charity.
604 12st Street North
Lewiston, ID 83501
Feed Joy
Sponsored by:Albertsons
Albertsons and The Idaho Foodbank are partnering again this holiday season to address food insecurity. From November 1 to December 25, customers can support The Idaho Foodbank by purchasing Holiday Bucks for the Feed Joy campaign when they pay for their purchases at select Albertsons locations.
Round up at the Register
Sponsored by:Les Schwab
Les Schwab customers will once again round up their cash and credit transactions to the nearest dollar (OR MORE) to help fight HUNGER. Funds raised will support foodbanks in the local area. November 1- December 31 Customers of LEs Schwab in North Central Idaho will be supporting the efforts to fill the plates this holiday season. Stop by Grangeville, Orofino, Moscow, or Lewiston and Round Up at the registers!
Empty Bowls 2nd Annual Throw Off
Sponsored by:Ceramica
Come and throw as many bowls as you can for the Idaho Foodbanks annual Empty Bowls Fund Drive. Free throwing and hand building if you donate your bowls to the event. Meet local potters as they throw alongside you. Try blindfold throwing and tandem throwing.
1002 S. Vista Ave. Vista Village Shopping Center
Boise, Idaho 83705
3rd Annual Idaho Foodbank Music Festival
Sponsored by:Aaron Ball Band
We are excited to announce the 3rd Annual Idaho Foodbank Music Festival and Fundraiser in Pocatello! The Idaho Foodbank is asking for YOU to do your part to fight hunger in East Idaho. We are pleased to have the Aaron Ball Band headlining alongside Paige Anne from American Idol and local troubadour Layne Bowen Music joining them on stage this year.
The festival will be held at Lookout Point in downtown Pocatello on September 7th. There is a suggested $5 donation for entry, but all are welcome to come! Mark your calendars, open your wallets, and lets make a difference together!
426 W Lewis St
Pocatello, Idaho 83204