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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 Discussio

Featured 

 

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

Co-Owner and Pastry Chef Jennifer Berdin
Kadence, Orlando, FL

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

Rosana Rivera 
Chef & the Baker, Clearwater, FL

James Beard Award Semifinalist
Cybille St.Aude-Tate 
Honeysuckle Provisions, Philadelphia, PA

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

James Beard Award Semifinalist
Jill Vedaa
Salt+, Lakewood, OH

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.

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