Farrand Hall
58522 Farrand Road
Colon, MI 49040

Format: 30 Minute Farm Tour with Wine, followed by Seated Dinner

Hosts/Proprietors James Gray and Jacob Hagan
Farrand Hall, Colon, MI

Host/Executive Chef Dont’e Shaw
Farrand Hall, Colon, MI

Sommelier John Ward
Farrand Hall, Colon, MI

Gardener Amy Frost
Farrand Hall, Colon, MI

Chef/Owner James Galbraith
Houndstooth, and Anemel, and (soon) Post Boy, Benton Harbor, MI

Executive Chef Chris Gadulka
Sylvan Table, Sylvan Lake, MI

Executive Chef Dominique Leach
Lexington Betty Smokehouse, Chicago, IL

Baker Jonathan Peregrino
JP Makes and Bakes, Detroit, MI

 

Join our hosts James Gray and Jacob Hagan at Farrand Hall for a fabulous summertime feast prepared by some of the best chefs in the Midwest at a historic 12-acre estate in rural southern Michigan.

This dinner supports the James Beard Foundation and Farrand Farm, whose mission is to provide culinary training and eductional opportunities through their world-class kitchen, restaurant, and organic farm.

This dinner is part of the Friends of James Beard Benefit series; events hosted by generous people, businesses, and organizations outside of JBF that provide critical funding for our programs. Each event supports our mission to champion a standard of Good Food for Good© anchored in talent, equity, and sustainability.

Menu

Dominique Leach
Marinated Tomato-Apricot Salad with Halloumi Cheese, Arugula, Basil, Croutons, and White Balsamic

James Galbraith
Tiger Prawns with Leche de Tigre, Masa Miso, Black Garlic Macha, and Lardo

Chris Gadulka
Lake Superior Siscowet Trout with Michigan Blueberry Sauce, Lacto-Fermented Asparagus, Toasted Job’s Tears, Garlic Scape, and Mushroom Confit

Dont’e Shaw
Moraine Park Farms Beef Coulotte with Braised Butternut Sustainable Farm Sauerkraut, Taleggio Fondue, and Currant-Mustard Jus

Tamarind-Red Berry Barbecued Whole Swihart Farm Lamb with Butternut Sustainable Farm Summer Squash, Wholewheat Berry Miso, and Banana-Basil Sofrito

Jonathan Peregrino
Pavlova with Calamansi Curd and Orange Blossom-Cherries

 

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