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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
Hymns of Thanksgiving
Sponsored by:Celebrations in Music
Idaho's 21st annual Hymns of Thanksgiving will be held at the Idaho Central Arena in Downtown Boise.
Sunday, November 19, 2023, doors open at 6:30pm, concert starts at 7:30pm.
This event is free to the public, no tickets required.
Guests will be invited to make a monetary donation to The Idaho Foodbank at the event.
233 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise, Idaho 83702
BoxLunch Grand Opening
Sponsored by:Yvette Yorba
BoxLunch is opening a new store at the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls. On Nov. 18 & Nov. 19.
Throughout the entire year BoxLunch is raising funds to support The Idaho Foodbank.
2300 E. 17th St.
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Moscow Chamber Lunch- Hosted by the Idaho Foodbank in North Central
Sponsored by:Moscow Chamber of Commerce
November 15th is the Moscow Chamber of Commerce + Visitor Center November Luncheon at the Best Western Plus University Inn. We are excited to have The Idaho Foodbank both sponsor and speak at this event. They will share more about their organization, programming, and all the ways they support our communities!
Doors open at 11:30 AM and programming starts at 12:00 PM. I highly recommend you come early to take advantage of networking with other members.
1516 West Pullman Road
Moscow, Idaho 83843
Round UP to Fill the Plates
Sponsored by:Les Schwab Tires
Les Schwab Branches will host a FUND drive to support holiday meals in the North Central Region. Friendly competition between stores to raise the most $$$ for bragging rights. $5 creates 15 meals when donated to the Idaho Foodbank.
Round up to fill the plates in our community.
Les Schwab employees are making an impact for the holidays in our community.
Jersey Mike's Holiday Campaign
Sponsored by:Jersey Mike's
Jersey Mike's will be donating 20% of sales on November 18 & 19, 2023 to The Idaho Foodbank.
Stomp Out Hunger
Sponsored by:Stinker Stores
Stinker Stores is giving customers the opportunity to donate at the register, November 6 - 16, 2023. Together we can Stomp Out Hunger. Your generous donation helps families in our community. For every $5 donated can provide food for up to 15 meals! (Stinker stores will match all donations up to $25,000)
TJX Stop Hunger Campaign
Sponsored by:TJX Companies
All TJX Companies in Idaho including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods and Sierra Trading Post will be asking customers to donate $1, $5 or $10 at the register to help benefit The Idaho Foodbank. In addition, any donations made on a TJMaxx credit card will be part of a match up to $100,000. All funds raised will support a hunger-free Idaho.
Cranksgiving
Sponsored by:Barrie's Ski and Sports
It's that turkey time of the year! Come join Barrie's Ski & Sports for their 16th annual Cranksgiving event. To meet the increased need for assistance in Bannock county, we are asking for your support to help us gather turkeys to be distributed at the Bannock County Thanksgiving food box distribution. Turkeys and monetary donations can be dropped off at Barrie's Ski & Sports, or the Idaho Foodbank. All donations will need to be made by 10:00am November 18th.
Want to continue the fun? Grab your bike and meet us at 10:00am at Barrie's Ski and Sports on Saturday, November 18th as we peddle the remaining precious proteins to the food bank warehouse.
For more information you can contact the Pocatello branch at 208-233-8811.
624 Yellowstone Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
Give the Cops a Bird
Sponsored by:Pocatello Police Department
The Pocatello Police Department has launched its 5th annual “Give the Cops a Bird” turkey drive! All proceeds go directly to the local Idaho Foodbank to help feed the hungry in our community. Frozen turkeys and monetary donations will be accepted through Friday, November 17th at the Pocatello Police Department.
If you’re interested in making a monetary donation, those can be dropped off at the Pocatello Police Department as well. Please make checks payable to the “Pocatello FOP Union”, and any Venmo donations can be sent to the Pocatello Police Department at @Portneuf-Valley-Lodge with a note specifying that it's for Give the Cops a Bird.
Don’t miss your chance to “Give the Cops a Bird” and help us help the community!
911 N 7th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
Pacific Steel's - Feed-A-Ton Food Drive
Sponsored by:Pacific Steel and Recycling
Please bring nonperishable food items to your local Pacific Steel and Recycling location between November 1st- 20th to be donated to the Idaho Foodbank.
604 12st Street North
Lewiston, ID 83501