Events / Friends of James Beard Benefit Dinner

FOJBB: Mackinac Island, MI

Cork & Fork: A Celebration of Female Culinary Talent

Fri, September 27, 2024 - 6:00 PM

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Sun, September 29, 2024 - 3:00 PM


Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI
Price: Special Weekend Package Click Here for Weekend Reservation!

Grand Hotel
286 Grand Avenue
Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Weekend Program
Friday – Welcome Reception and Dinner
Saturday – Cooking Demos, Afternoon Wine Tasting, Special 8-Course Dinner with Wine Pairings
Sunday – Brunch and Panel Discussion

Featured 

 

James Beard Award Nominee, Cookbook Author, and Weekend Emcee
Sara Moulton

Christine Lau
Pop-Ups and Collaborations, Chino Grande, Brooklyn, NY

Rosana Rivera 
Chef & the Baker, Clearwater, FL

James Beard Award Nominee
Cara Tobin
Honey Road, Burlington, VT

Forough Vakili
Le Bon Nosh, Atlanta, GA

Master Sommelier and Weekend Host Elizabeth Schweitzer 
Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI

 

Join us at the very grand and timeless Grand Hotel for our annual Cork & Fork, in celebration of female culinary talent. Engage with Sara Moulton and our roster of chefs throughout the weekend, from reception, to cooking demos and wine tasting, to a lively brunch exploring themes of family heritage. The highlight will be a magnificent eight-course dinner with exquisite wine pairings from Master Sommelier Elizabeth Schweitzer.

Cork & Fork: A Celebration of Female Culinary Talent  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

Saturday Dinner

Chef Fernanda Murillo
Crab-Coconut Salad with Plantains and Herb Gremolata
Jacquart Mosaique Brut Reims Champagne France

Chef Cara Tobin
Fried Feta and Butternut Squash with Dates and Urfa
Five Vintners Admiral's Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Napa CA

Chef Rosana Rivera
Caldo Gallego with Chorizo Tuile, Crispy Collards, and Pork Belly
De Andres Sisters Obaya Verdejo Rueda Spain

Chef Forough Vakili
Yogurt and Cucumber Salad
Carol Shelton Coquille Blanc Paso Robles CA

Chef Sofia Paz De Marin
Mango Sorbet with Pepita, Lime, and Black Salt
Marie Copinet Rose Brut Marne Valley Champagne France

Chef Christina Lau
Char Sui Rainbow Trout Lettuce Wraps with Ginger-Chive Relish, Soy Pickles, Hot Miso Mustard
A FitaPreta Touriga Vai Nua Alentejo Portugal

Chef Asheika Rose
Wagyu Beef Striploin with Yellow Beets, Curry Yucca, Thyme, and Coconut Foam
Bindi Sergardi Achille /GT Tuscany Italy

Chef Denisa Wheatley
Carrot Cake with Jamaican Carrot Sauce
Maria Ga/up Castel/er Cava Penedes Spain