On October 26, 2017, Chef Peter Zampaglione, Chef Scott Pizzo, and the Highball & Harvest team will host Homestead Harvest, a one night only outdoor farm dinner at Grande Lakes Orlando’s Whisper Creek Farm that you won’t want to miss.
Joined by a team of esteemed local chefs, the Grande Lakes team will host a first-ever collaborative farm dinner held at the on-site farm. Elek Kovacs (The Osprey Tavern), Kathleen Blake (The Rusty Spoon), Kevin Fonzo (K Restaurant), and James Petrakis (The Ravenous Pig) are just a few of the participating chefs.
The event will be held outdoors at Grande Lakes Orlando’s 18,000 square foot on-site farm and event space, Whisper Creek Farm. Ingredients from the 7,000 square foot fruit and vegetable garden are regularly utilized in the resort’s restaurant dishes, beverages, and spa treatments. By the way, couples can even partake in special farm to fare dining and brewery experiences at the farm year-round.
Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy gourmet bites prepared by Florida chefs highlighting fresh local ingredients from Frog Song Organics. In addition to the top-notch fare, there will also be live music, beverage pairings, beer, wine, and cocktails to enjoy.
Besides serving guests an assortment of freshly prepared dishes, this outdoor feast will also bring awareness to sustainable agriculture. The event will benefit Fleet Farming, Orlando’s very own bicycle-powered urban farming program.
Participating Chefs
- Kenny Gilbert (Top Chef), Gilbert’s Underground Kitchen/Gilbert’s Social
- Elek Kovacs, The Osprey Tavern
- James Petrakis, The Ravenous Pig
- Kathleen Blake, The Rusty Spoon
- Kevin Fonzo, K Restaurant
- Scott Pizzo, Highball & Harvest
- Sebastien Thieffine, The Ritz-Carlton Naples
- Stanley Miller, The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
- Fabien Gnemmi, The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale
- Paula DaSilva, Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits
- Peter Zampaglione, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
- John Janucik, JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
- Stephane Cheramy, The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
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James Petrakis, The Ravenous Pig
Octopus- Wood Grilled, Black Garlic Skordalia, Roasted Beets
Lamb Kofta-Quince Yogurt, Dill Pesto
Elek Kovacs, The Osprey Tavern
Pickled Shrimp, Chili Citrus Marinade, Fresh Garden Vegetables
Pheasant, Local Rice Grits, Corn Succotash
Paula DeSilva, Burlock Coast at Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale
Palmetto Pork Belly, Truffle Grits, Collards
Wahoo Crudo, Pickled Heirloom Tomatoes, Chili Peppers
John Janucik, The Kitchen at Whisper Creek
Lobster Deviled Duck Egg | House Bacon | Surplus Mustard Aioli | Chili Oil
Smoked Short Rib | Butternut Squash Pierogi | Local Mushrooms |Sour Cream Espuma | Horseradish Crumbs
Kenny Gilbert
Smoked Alligator Ribs| SC BBQ Sauce
Brussels Sprouts Slaw, Pickled Raisins | Pecans| Peppers + Onions | Apple Cider Mustard Seed Dressing
Sebastien Thieffine, Ritz-Carlton Naples
Daisy, Florida Keys Honey Millefeuille, Candied Raspberries, Crunchy Pistachio
Coonies, Chocolate Chip Cookie / Brownie Bar, Salted Butter Caramel Ice Cream, Vanilla Bean Gel
Scott Pizzo, Highball & Harvest
Whiskey Shooter
Argentinian Roasted Suckling Pig, Charred Pumpkin
Stanley Miller, Lightkeepers at Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne
Lamb & Chorizo Empanadas , olive, raisin, pimiento
Chilled Heirloom Tomato & Melon “Tea”, Popcorn, Avocado, Lemon Oil
Kathleen Blake, The Rusty Spoon
Deviled Eggs
Duck Mortadella
Tickets
When: Thursday, October 26, 2017, 6-9pm
Where: Whisper Creek Farm, Grande Lakes Orlando
Cost: $135/person
For more information, visit HomesteadHarvestatWCF.com.