A Culinary Event to Benefit Project LIFE and the CIA’s Side Towel Scholarship
Come spend “A Night Under The Southern Stars,” a charity event hosted by the seniors of the 2016 graduating class of The Culinary Institute of America. The event will take place on February 13, 2016 at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour and silent auction to raise money for Project LIFE and the CIA’s Side Towel Scholarship.
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If you would like to donate items for Project LIFE, they request donations of winter gloves, scarves, winter hats, and ear muffs for the winter weather. There will be baskets available near the registration desk at the event if you wish to donate.
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Date: Saturday, February 13, 2016
Reception: 6 p.m.
Location: Roth Hall at The Culinary Institute of America, Route 9, 1946 Campus Drive, Hyde Park, NY 12538
Charity: Project LIFE
Scholarship: CIA Side Towel Scholarship
Entertainment: Curtin Quartet
Dress Code: Cocktail attire suggested.
Price: $95 per person includes four courses, all beverages, tax, and service charge (a portion is tax deductible).
Please note: This event is limited to 120 guests and CIA gift cards/certificates are not redeemable at this event.
Reservations: For questions about the event or to be added to the wait list, please call 845-905-4673. Messages are checked daily.
This event is presented by CIA bachelor’s degree students. These future stars in the hospitality industry are responsible for all of the evening’s planning and execution, from menu development to the overall ambiance and design of the event.
Menu
Canapés
Served with specialty cocktails, beers, & wines
“A Little Bit of Thyme” Mocktail*
Thyme, thyme simple syrup and lemon juice
*Tito’s Vodka may be added if a cocktail is desired
“Kentucky Sweet Tea”
Knob Creek bourbon, simple syrup, black tea, lemon, lime and orange
“The New Fashioned”
McKenzie rye, ginger, lemon, cranberry juice, madeira, sparkling water, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks and fresh cranberries
“My Bloody Valentine” Punch
Tito’s Vodka, rosemary simple syrup, prosecco, blood orange puree and rosemary
Slow-roasted Stuffed Peppers
Pickled Vegetable Roulade
Seasonally-inspired Hush Puppies
Crackling Corn Bread
Crispy Grits With Shrimp
First Course
Dinner service with paired wines
House-smoked Trout Rillete
Soda crackers, radish relish, pimento jam and pickled mustard seeds
Second Course
Celeriac Cream Soup
Poured over squash noodles, sweet potato pearls topped with brussel sprout chips
Third Course
Fried Cornish Game Hen
Salsify puree, braised greens, pickled cauliflower, shallot powder and candy beet chips
Vegetarian Option:
Roasted trumpet mushrooms
Salsify puree, braised greens, pickled cauliflower, shallot powder and candy beet chips
Dessert
Pear Cobbler
Bourbon caramel popcorn and vanilla ice cream
* Menu and beverages subject to change based on availability
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For questions about the event or to be added to the wait list, please call 845-905-4673.