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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
Stinker Stores & The Idaho Foodbank at the Idaho Steelheads game
Sponsored by:Stinker Stores
Stinker Stores will be presenting the Stomp Out Hunger check to The Idaho Foodbank at The Idaho Steelheads game on January 10, 2024. If spectators would like to participate in giving, every $5 received helps us provide food for up to 15 meals to Idahoans experiencing food insecurity.
215 S. Capitol Blvd.
Boise, Idaho 83702
7 Cares Idaho Shares
Sponsored by:KTVB Channel 7
7 Cares Idaho Shares is an annual day of giving that started in 2008, put on by Channel 7. KTVB is asking for donations on their broadcasts leading up to the event, and will be reporting live from the donation locations the morning of December 9th. All donations of cash and non-perishable food items will go to help select charities keep their shelves fully stocked and purses full during the winter months when the need for food, shelter, and aid increases. The different charities will be accepting donations at Albertsons and Fred Meyer locations across the Treasure Valley and in Twin Falls. Donations of both food and cash can be taken at all locations.
KPVI's Drive Away Hunger
Sponsored by:KPVI-DTV
A popular competition between two KPVI staffers is back this year! This is the seventh annual Drive Away Hunger event. Our very own Matt Davenport and Doug Iverson will be joining Cole Nissan Kia and Cole Chevrolet to collect non-perishable items at Fred Meyer located at 800 Yellowstone Ave in Pocatello on Friday, December 8th from 4 to 6 p.m. Help determine the winner of this friendly competition by swinging into Fred Meyer's and picking up a few extra items to donate to our local Idaho Foodbank warehouse.
800 Yellowstone
Pocatello, ID 83201
Give Local Campaign
Sponsored by:Whole Foods
This holiday season between 12/6 and 12/26/23, shop at WholeFoods and choose to donate at the register to support food rescue and redistribution organizations like The Idaho Foodbank.
401 S. Broadway Ave.
Boise, ID 83702
Illusions Dance Studio
Sponsored by:Jenny
Illusions Dance Studio has chosen to support The Idaho Foodbank by bringing the students together to raise funds to help Idahoans experiencing food insecurity.
Boise Co-Op Register Round-Up Program
Sponsored by:The Boise Co-Op
For the month of December, when you shop at The Boise Co-op, either the Village or North End location, you will have the opportunity to Round-Up at the Register. All proceeds during the month of December will go to The Idaho Foodbank.
It's Not Just a Candle
Sponsored by:Elk Meadows Candle Company @ Boise Christmas Show
It's Not Just a Candle You're Buying Today... Elk Meadows Candle Company and The Idaho Foodbank are joining efforts in helping feed Idaho families in need. For every purchase made from Elk Meadows Candle Company at The Boise Christmas Show, Elks Meadows Candle Co. will be donating 10% of total sales to The Idaho Foodbank.
5610 N Glenwood St.
Boise, Idaho 83714
Empty Bowls
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
Empty Bowls is a community event to fight hunger. Handcrafted & hand painted bowls can be purchased online November 23 - December 1, 2023.
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
Meridian, ID 83642
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