Sportello presents Siena Farms Autumn Dinner on Wednesday, September 23 with a 6:30 reception and dinner at 7. Enjoy an aperitivo reception followed by a four course collaborative dinner with Siena Farms, Chef de Cuisine David Cavilla, and James Beard award-winning Executive Wine Director Cat Silirie. $125 per person includes wine pairings. Call 617-737-1234 to reserve. Sportello is located on Congress Street in Boston.
A pastoral 4,200 acre estate in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountains, Blackberry Farm is one of America’s most celebrated luxury hotels with a restaurant that boasts the elite designation of “Relais Gourmand,” the highest mark of culinary excellence within the Relais & Chateaux Organization. The property, a gastronomic wonderland, features orchards, a dairy, woods in which to forage, and heirloom vegetable gardens. In addition to supplying the restaurant with amazing meats, veggies, cheeses, jams and more, Blackberry Farm offers the opportunity for guests to experience and better understand the relationship between the land, the food we eat, and the beauty of eating locally and seasonally. In the farm’s first cookbook, chef/owner Sam Beall offers stories, photographs, and, of course, amazing recipes from this very special place. Join him, Barbara Lynch, and the staff of Stir on Monday, December 7, Tuesday, December 8, or Wednesday, December 9 for an evening of food, wine and wisdom, at 102 Waltham Street in Boston. The $145 cost includes a copy of Mr. Beall’s book. Reserve now by calling 617-423-7847, or stopping by 102 Waltham Street in the South End (across the street from B&G Oysters.) See more fabulous course offerings at www.stirboston.com.
Written by Alice Waters, one of America’s most influential chefs, “Chez Panisse Fruit” is one of a series of books which sparked a culinary movement. Chez Panisse, one of the country’s best restaurants, became a focal point for local, conscientiously produced foods. The restaurant spawned a collection of respected cookbooks which feature essays, beautiful illustrations, and, of course, delectable recipes. In this class, Stir’s chefs will present a smattering of amazing sweet and savory fruit dishes using produce from Massachusetts local farms. Enjoy simple, seasonal, rfefined cooking at its best while gathering lessons on how to shop at markets and cook seasonally. Class is held Wednesday, September 2 at 102 Waltham Street in the South End beginning at 7 pm. The cost of this session is $135. Sign up by calling 617-423-7847.
Stir is part of the continuing education program at the heart of Barbara Lynch Gruppo, a team of passionate, hardworking individuals who speak on behalf of our farmers, winemakers and distillers, as well as one another, through a medium of food, wine, spirits, service and hospitality. Classes and special dinners are held throughout the year. See the complete listings at www.stirboston.com.
