Wednesday, April 13, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – An Evening with Chef Paul Wahlberg
The Trustees of Reservations is delighted to welcome special guest Chef Paul Wahlberg for a memorable evening at The KITCHEN at the Boston Public Market this spring. On Wednesday, April 13 from 7PM-9PM, Wahlberg—owner and executive chef of Hingham-based Alma Nove and popular better burger restaurant Wahlburgers—will lead an interactive cooking demonstration on how to prepare a meal of fresh, seasonal, and locally-sourced foods from the natural bounty of New England straight from the Market floor. The hour-long demo will be followed by a seated dinner where event attendees can enjoy the fruits of their labors.
A portion of the ticket sales from the event will help feed local families through the Wahlberg family charity, Alma Cares, which fed 1,500 families in need last year. Tickets are $68 for Trustees members and $85 for nonmembers, with prices inclusive of demo, appetizers, a three-course dinner, dessert and one complimentary beverage. Ticket price also includes the option to visit the Boston Public Market with The Trustees for pre-dinner bites from a selection of Market vendors. Small groups will leave from the KITCHEN at 6PM and 6:15PM. Opt in for this bonus experience when you register.
Chef Paul Wahlberg was born in the Boston neighborhood of Dorchester, one of nine siblings, which include his famous younger brothers, Actor Mark Wahlberg and Musician/Actor Donnie Wahlberg. While Mark and Donnie spent their childhood daydreaming of their inevitable rise to fame, Paul spent his time in the family kitchen with his mother Alma and watching Julia Child on TV. At the age of 12, Paul fell in love with food over a simple eggplant parmesan sandwich at a friend’s house. According to Paul, his cooking was influenced by the Sunday suppers he shared at home with family and friends. A self taught chef, he began working as a caterer at the age of 16. After graduating high school, he spent time in several kitchens around Boston including The Charles Hotel, The Four Seasons and Bridgeman’s in Hull, MA where he served as Executive Chef for nine years. Following Bridgeman’s, Paul embarked on his first solo venture in 2010 with Alma Nove; an Italian, Mediterranean restaurant on the spectacular waterfront of Hingham, MA named after his mother, Alma, and the nine (nove in Italian) Wahlberg children. While Paul enjoys spending time in the Alma Nove kitchen creating elegant fine dining dishes, he has always dreamt of opening his own burger joint. In October 2011, Paul’s dream came true when he and brothers, Mark and Donnie, launched Wahlburgers. Offering fresh made-to-order burgers, fries and frappes, the menu reflects a mix of all American classics and Wahlberg childhood favorites such as the Thanksgiving Day burger where Thanksgiving dinner meets the burger. Today, not only will you find Paul bouncing around between the Alma Nove and Wahlburgers kitchens, you’ll see his vibrant presence in the front of the house as he takes time to greet and chat with guests who he treats as if they were family.
For additional event details including menu and to register, visit http://www.thetrustees.org/things-to-do/greater-boston/event-24639.html, email kitcheninfo@thetrustees.org, or call 978.578.5867 for more information. Become a Trustees member and receive discounts on many programs at The KITCHEN as well as at The Trustees’ 114 properties across Massachusetts.
