Master Distiller & Chef Dinner at 1799 Kitchen featuring Leiper’s Fork and Gate 11

Join Chef Thomas Tuggle with an interactive and distillery driven dinner featuring experts from Leiper's Fork Distillery in Franklin & Gate 11 Distillery in Chattanooga. The evening will start off with an interactive reception where you will have the opportunity to meet the chefs and spirits experts while enjoying light bites and a signature cocktail. Following the reception, Chef Thomas will guide you through a 4-course dinner in which he has prepared each dish utilizing select spirits from each distillery. Each course will be paired with a signature cocktail.

All attendees must be 21+

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Reception

Mussels Eclade/ BBQ Mussels, Fennel Custard, Orange

Roasted Corn and Boursin, Toasted Brioche, Truffle

Beverage Pairing: Gate 11 Gin

First Course

Fried Green Tomato, Smoked Romesco, Mustard and Tallow Aioli, Bread and Butter Green Beans, Mustard Frill, Leiper’s Fork Honey

Beverage Pairing: Leiper’s Fork – Harpeth Blend

Second Course

Wild Mushroom Ravioli, Toasted Corn Crema, Leiper’s Fork Charcoal Ricotta, Tobacco Onions

Beverage Pairing: Leiper’s Fork – Tennessee Whiskey

Third Course

Leiper’s Fork Barrel Smoked Pork Chop

Buttermilk Grits, Sweet Water Cheddar, Creole Butter

Beverage Pairing: Leiper’s Fork - Bourbon

Dessert

Kentucky Butter Cake, Banana Jam, Popped Sorghum, Fudge, Corn Ice Cream

Beverage Pairing: Gate 11 Rum