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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
Lewis Clark Credit Union's Back to School Backpack drive
Sponsored by:Lewis Clark Credit Union
LCCU will participate by asking members to donate $10 for a Backpack for our local school in North Central. IFB will provide information about participating schools in each Idaho location of LCCU. All proceeds of this program will stay at the NC Branch’s Back to School program. LCCU will MATCH the member’s donation.
Sacks for Hunger
Sponsored by:Albertsons
Boise State has once again teamed up with Albertsons and The Idaho Foodbank to tackle hunger in the Treasure Valley. For every sack by a member of the Boise State football team, Albertsons will donate $500 to the Idaho Foodbank.
Text "hunger" to 243725 to support this program.
Boise Co-op Round Up
Sponsored by:Boise Co-op
The Boise Co-op Round Up program allows customers to give back to the community by rounding up their purchases to the nearest dollar. Each month, they feature a different community organization as the recipient. The Boise Co-op matches donations 100%, up to $2,500. This month, The Idaho Foodbank is being featured!
Idaho Foodbank Benefit Concert
Sponsored by:Aaron Ball Band
Come enjoy a great evening of entertainment featuring live music from The Aaron Ball Band and The Eclectics. Food and beverage trucks will be on site as well to satisfy any appetite. All proceeds from this event will go to help support the Idaho Foodbank serve our neighbors right here in Eastern Idaho who are struggling to put enough food on their tables.
420 N Main St.
Pocatello, ID 83204
Molinelli's Jewelers Downtown Block Party
Sponsored by:Molinelli's Jewelers
As a thank you to all our loyal customers and as a welcome to the new, Molinelli's will be sponsoring its first annual DOWNTOWN BLOCK PARTY! The party will feature a live band, Gas Food and Lodging! Also featured will be food trucks, Beer, raffles, prizes and ice cream! We would encourage you to bring your camping chairs, although chairs will be provided. Please RSVP so we know how many to expect! Friends and family are more than welcome. SO EXCITED TO SEE YOU! All proceeds from this event will benefit the Idaho Foodbank.
Simplot's Free Fry Day
Sponsored by:Simplot
Simplot is hosting their National Fry Day celebration again this year! Head down to JUMP on Friday, July 8 for some free fries and live music!
1000 W Myrtle St
Boise, ID 83702
Independence from Hunger
Sponsored by:Lewiston Grocery Outlet
Grocery Outlet's 10th Annual Food and Fund Drive in Lewiston, Idaho. All of July help fight Hunger in our community. All donations stay local. Give $5 and Get $5 off a future purchase of $3 (25 or more.)
117 Thain Road
Lewiston, ID 83501
Souper Sale
Sponsored by:Edwards Greenhouse
Stop by Edwards Greenhouse for their annual Souper Sale! If you bring in 5 nonperishable food items, you'll receive 50% off annuals.
4106 W Sand Creek St
Boise, ID 83703