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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
Whole Foods Market. Shop Local, Give Local
Sponsored by:Whole Foods Market
Shoppers can give back in two ways this holiday season through Whole Foods Market’s Shop Local, Give Local campaign. You can purchase any local product and Whole Foods Market will match 100% of the proceeds. You can also donate at the register during check out. 90% of funds given in Idaho will support The Idaho Foodbank with 10% supporting Feeding America.
401 S Broadway Ave
Boise, ID 83702
Giving Tuesday
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.
3630 E Commercial Ct
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Empty Bowls - SW
Sponsored by:The Idaho Foodbank
Get ready for our 25th annual Empty Bowls virtual event! Empty Bowls is an international project to fight hunger, personalized by artists and community members, who offer their handcrafted and hand-painted bowls throughout the year. The Idaho Foodbank’s Empty Bowls offers the opportunity to select a unique bowl from thousands. We encourage you to remember that not all our Idaho neighbors are able to meet the basic need of feeding their families. The funds raised by this event help to provide food assistance to those in need this winter holiday season. Bowls start at $15 and sales will open on November 25th at 8AM. Updated bowl pick-up times will be published before bowl sales begin.
If you would like to paint bowls to contribute towards our event this year, contact Ceramica (208-342-3822) or A Way With Clay (208-297-2333) to arrange your time to paint before November 13th!
3630 E Commercial Ct
Meridian, ID 83642
Hymns of Thanksgiving
Sponsored by:Celebrations in Music Inc.
Hymns of Thanksgiving is back in person this year! Enjoy a concert of hymns and other beautiful arrangements put on by local musicians and singers. This concert is totally free and no ticket is required. At the venue entrances and exits, guests will be encouraged to make cash donations to The Idaho Foodbank.
233 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83702
Jersey Mike's Holiday Campaign
Sponsored by:Jersey Mike's
Jersey Mike's is helping to end hunger in Idaho by donating 20% of their sales to Feeding America!
Round up to fill the plates
Sponsored by:Les Schwab Tires in North Central Idaho
Les Schwab locations in Lewiston, Moscow, Grangeville, and Orofino will ask customers to round up at the register to fill the plates of neighbors.
CBS2's Great Idaho Food Drive
Sponsored by:CBS2
Help fight hunger this holiday season by giving to CBS2’s Great Idaho Food Drive. Not only is food being gathered at participating Les Schwab locations, but CBS2 has a goal to raise $2,500 to help support our hunger relief programs. Thank you for showing kindness this holiday season!
ISU v UofI Food Fight
Sponsored by:Collaboration of the universities
The University of Idaho vs Idaho State University annually competes to raise funds and fill their community and campus pantries. This event directly affects those who are food insecure in the community and on the campus. Funds will go to the Idaho Foodbank.
Stomp Out Hunger
Sponsored by:Stinker Stores
Since 2010, Stinker Stores have helped solve hunger in Idaho with their annual holiday campaign. Stinker Stores from Moscow to Boise to Idaho Falls will take part in this year's "Stomp Out Hunger", an effort to provide help to families in need this holiday season. From November 11th to November 21st, each Stinker Store in Idaho will be giving customers a chance at the register to add to their purchase with a donation to The Idaho Food Bank. Just $1 can help provide the food for 4 meals! Please visit your nearest Stink Store and help us to "Stomp Out Hunger"!
TJX Help Stop Hunger Campaign
Sponsored by:TJX Company
Customers can make a donation at check out – $1, $5 or $10 – at TJX Company store locations. Every time a customer uses their TJX rewards credit card to make a donation, Synchrony will match up to $100,000 of contributions. The Idaho Foodbank will receive 100% of funds raised at the register in Idaho stores.