Jordan Alwood
We bet you’ve never had dinner under a bridge with a gorgeous view of the Sacramento River! If you have– we stand corrected. For those of you who haven’t, this event is so popular that it sells out in minutes. The Farm-to-Fork Festival is almost here and is hosting the Tower Bridge Dinner on Sunday, September 11 from 4:30-10 PM. Read more below to see why this event is so important to the Sacramento community.
What is the Tower Bridge Dinner?
One of the most memorable dining experiences in the country is the Tower Bridge Dinner, which was conceptualized and executed by Visit Sacramento. A locally sourced supper made by some of the best chefs in the area and the world is served alongside Sacramento’s renowned Tower Bridge every year to hundreds of people. Chefs Patrick Mulvaney and Randall Selland, pioneers of farm-to-fork cuisine, hosted the first Tower Bridge Dinner in 2013. Interest in this unique event comes from all over the nation.
Chefs & their Dishes
5 chefs will be participating this year and curating the most exquisite dishes just for this event. Nina Curtis, Greg Desmangles, Q Bennett, Patrick Prager, and Tyler Bond are the lucky chefs you’ll get to meet. Take a peak at the five courses offered below!
Course 1: Citrus Mustard Dressed Collard Greens Salad – roasted sweet potatoes, black-eyed peas, pickled red onions, dried tart cherries, and jalapeno cornbread biscotti
Course 2: Jerk King Trumpet Mushroom – rice & peas, geechie greens, escovitch pickled jimmy nardello
Course 3: Mt Lassen Trout – pickled, raw & roasted summer vegetables, trout roe, lemon emulsion, herbs
Course 4: Llanco Seco Heritage Foraged Fed Pork Ribs – bourbon maple glaze, Granny Smith apples, and fennel salad
Course 5: Bo Kho – with baguette, salted root vegetables, rau ram, glazed carrots, and late summer potatoes
Click HERE for a quick video of the chefs impressing us with their dishes.
Music by Dan Rau
We know– it’s crazy that this event gets even better. There will be live music by Dan Rau! Since 2003, Sacramentons have enjoyed the music of Dan Rau, a passionate singer, and rhythmic acoustic guitarist. In addition to Two Step, a Dave Matthews tribute, he has also performed with the nearby bands 2me and The Diva Kings. So not only do you get to enjoy yummy food, but you also get FREE live music!
Were you lucky enough to get a ticket?
If you were– congratulations! This event is truly life-changing and is a great opportunity for a date night or a relaxing evening for the girls.