The Blackbird Presents "A Spring Celebration Dinner' with Metro Wines and Juniper Cooper of Johnson Brothers/Mutual Distributing of North Carolina.
Please join us on Monday, March 25th, 6:30 at The Blackbird, 47 Biltmore Ave in downtown Asheville, for a special dinner to celebrate the advent of the Spring season in conjunction with celebrating Women's History Month. This 5-Course celebration has been designed with produce and edible creations from our local female led farms and kitchens. In addition, we are fortunate enough to be joined by several of these local farm partners who will talking about their journeys and experiences/farming ethos with the courses that feature their products. In addition, each course will be paired with a wine selection from sustainably certified, female-led wineries from around the world.
The evening begins at 6:30pm with a Bubbly Welcome Pour paired with an amuse and will then continue with 4 courses, dessert, and paired wines.
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Welcome Bite: Pickled Cucumber, Cherries, Goat Cheese
1st Course: Cream of Asparagus Soup, Crispy Leeks
2nd Course: Honey Lemon Shredded Brussel Salad, Clementines, Blue Cheese, Walnuts
3rd Course: Seared Snapper, Collards, Fermented Lemon, Beurre Blanc
4th Course: Braised Rabbit, Parsnip Puree
Dessert: Chef Carol's Creation
SPEAKERS (ATTENDING):
Bette Bradford of Bradford Farms (collards, produce) - 3rd Course
Lauri Newman-Waters of Farm Girl (edible flowers) - 4th Course
Carole Miller of The Blackbird, former owner of Sweet Confections (dessert) - Dessert Course
Additional Local Women-Led Producers Featured
Fermenti (fermented lemon)
Asheville Bee Charmer (honey)
Goat Lady Dairy (cheese)
**menu subject to change based on seasonal vagaries
Monday, March 25th at 6:30pm
The evening is $125 (non-inclusive of tax and gratuity) and the wines will be available the same week through Metro Wines. Seating is limited so please reserve your seat by calling 828-254-2502 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
