Events / Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner

FOJBB: Indianapolis, IN

Epicurean Indy

Fri, October 04, 2024

5:00 PM
The Stutz Car Museum
Price: $150 Click Here for Tickets

The Stutz Car Museum
1060 N. Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Format: Walk-Around Event with Chef Stations

Featured

Organizer Youssef Boudarine
J'adore Pastry and Bluebeard
Indianapolis, IN

James Beard Award Semifinalist® 
Abbi Merriss
Park Side Public House
Indianapolis, IN

James Beard Award Semifinalist® 
Samir Mohammad
9th Street Bistro
Noblesville, IN

James Beard Award Semifinalist® 
Steven J. Oakley
Oakleys Bistro
Indianapolis, IN

Patrick Russ
Newfields
Indianapolis, IN

Tyler Shortt
Tinker Street
Indianapolis, IN

James Beard Award Semifinalist® 
Alan Sternberg 
Bluebeard
Indianapolis, IN

Zoë Taylor
Borage Cafe, Bakery, Market
Speedway, IN

 

Join us at Epicurean Indy for a vibrant showcase of chefs, artisans, musicians, and entrepreneurs that make up the diverse international community of Indianapolis. Inspired by outdoor markets, this portion of the festival is free, with an opportunity to purchase samples, stroll through First Friday Open Studios, and take in a fun Friday night. Located inside the Stutz Car Museum, the dedicated Friends of James Beard benefit is a ticketed walk-around dinner featuring some of the most celebrated chefs in the city. 

Epicurean Indy and this special 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

 

Dinner

Michael Gomez
Raw Oysters with Mignonette, Hot Sauce, Horseradish, and Lemon

Abbi Merriss
Fall Tartare with Smoked Butternut, Corn, Pickled Apples and Onions, Sage Ricotta, Pepitas, Pancetta, and Molasses Cider Vinaigrette

Samir Mohammad
Warbat > Baked Meredith Goat Cheese-Filled Filo Triangles with Pistachio Butter, Date-Infused Honey Drizzed Fig, Pomegranate, and Sesame Brittle

Steven J. Oakley
Butternut Squash “Shirred Egg” with Maple Leaf Duck Confit, Indiana Black Walnut Lacquer, Pickled Cranberries, and Chervil

Patrick Russ
Roasted Venison Loin with Miso-Quince Mostarda, Pine Powder, Parsnips, and Mustard Bloom

Tyler Shortt
Bánh Mì Gougère with Braised Pork Belly, Pâté, Pickled Carrots and Daikon, Cucumber, Cilantro, and Sambal Aïoli

Alan Sternberg
Potato Gnocchi with Herbed Cottage Cheese, Comté Espuma, Crispy Shallots, Tarragon, and Lemon

Zoë Taylor
Sourdough Brioche Tart, Caramel Crème, Fermented Plum, and Ground Cherry Sabayon