Dinners
upcoming dinners
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Chef Gabby Sinclair of Stone Flower and Fig Kitchen will be making Paella over an open flame, with complementary sangria on the table, and the Nate Ferguson Trio will be performing live Latin jazz.
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PAST DINNERS
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Chef Gabi Sinclair of Stone Flower & Fig Kitchen will prepare a beautiful Californian-Italian candlelit dinner, with complementary wine pairings — with the Nate Ferguson Jazz Trio on the stage all evening
REFRESHER
Green Tomato Gazpacho with an Herbed Apricot Tomato Coulis
SMALL PLATES
Apricot Thyme Glazed Focaccia
Cast Iron Baked, Brushed with Orchard Apricot Glaze
Cultured Butter with Black Sea Salt
Finished with Black Sesame and Summer Blossoms
Figs Brulee, Shisito Peppers, & Castelvetrano Olives
Tomato and Stone Fruit Salad
With Mustard Pearls and Chamomile Oil
Served over Farmers Cheese, with Breadcrumbs and Garden Herbs
PRIMI
Delicate Homemade Ravioli
Ricotta, Finished with Bergamot Oil, Celery Root, Chives, Tarragon, and Comte
MAIN
Lemon- Roasted Chicken, Crispy Lupini Beans & Pesto
With Eggplant and Charred Tomato
Shrimp, Zucchinni, and Peppadews
Served with Goat Cheese Corn Polenta, Pine Nuts, Nasturtium, and Heirloom Tomatoes
Black Bean Patty over Creamy Polenta with Seasonal Vegetables
Vegan Enteee Option
DESSERT
Dark Chocolate Rose Cake
with Infused Cream
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Cocktail Hour
Apricot Chipotle Glazed Veggie Skewers (Zucchini, Onion, and Tomato) Drizzled with Seasoned Sour Cream
Foccacia Crostini Topped with Creamy Cilantro Pesto, Apricot, and Toasted Pepitas
Appetizer
Apricot Pico de Gallo, Roasted Apricot Salsa, and Fresh Guacamole Served with Flautas de Papa & Corn Chips
First Course
Stuffed Apricots 3 Ways
Housemade Ricotta, Thinly Sliced Fresh Jalapeño, Cilantro, Pickled Onion
Queso Oaxaca with Jalapeño Honey
Bacon Wrapped, Stuffed with Roasted Jalapeño Cream Cheese
Main
Calabasitas - Zucchini Stuffed with Tomato, Corn, Apricot, and Onion. Topped with Melted Cheese, Sprinkled with Cilantro & Sour Cream
Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad
Apricot BBQ Sliders - Japanese Milk Buns, Cabbage Slaw, Bell Pepper, Cilantro, and Pickled Onion
Dessert
Cream Cheese Flan, Apricot Sauce, Brown Sugar Brûlée, Fresh Whipped Cream & Churro Chip
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Cocktail Hour:
Choux Pastry filled with Whipped Brie & Olive Tapenade
Crostini with Herb Ricotta, Durst Farms Asparagus, and Crispy Prosciutto
Appetizer:
Fresh Herbed Focaccia served with Seasonal Spreads/Dips
First Course:
Local Arugula Spring Salad with Durst Asparagus, Peas, and Toasted Pistachios. Tossed with Fresh Polestar Lemon and Grumpy Goat Olive Oil Vinaigrette
Main Course
Honey Glazed Riverdog Farm Pork
Roasted Full Belly Farm Potatoes, topped with Spring Onions and Parmesan
Fire-Roasted Alemaya Farm Carrots with Green Garlic Aioli
Dessert
Capay Mills Blue Corn Sweet Biscuit, topped with JSM Organics Macerated Strawberries, Honey, and Vanilla Cream
BYOB Wine and Beer
Water and Lemonade Provided
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Cocktail Hour
Across-the-Road Fresh Picked Asparagus Quiche
Crudites (Sugar Snap Peas, Radishes, Baby Carrots, Watermelon Radish)
Appetizer
Fresh Foccacia Served with House-Made Ricotta, House Cured Olives, Olive Oil, and Apricot Balsamic
Main
Cream of Asparagus Soup w/Tarragon
Green Salad with Sugar Snap Peas, Green Almonds, Strawberries, Spring Onion, Feta with a Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
Casa Rosa Farms Osso Bucco with Garlicky Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Caramelized Fennel
Dessert
Polestar Farm Lemon Curd with Whip Cream, Strawberry Sauce, Fresh Berries, and Almond Shortbread Crumble
Water and Lemonade Provided.
BYO Wine and Beer
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Spotlight Chef: Rachel Kasa
Band: Viramundo
Cocktail Hour
Chilled Kabocha Squash (Riverdog Farm) Soup with Tarragon and Crema
Melon Slices (Riverdog Farm) with Tajin and Apricot (Polestar Farm) Chamoy
Goat (WindDancer Ranch) Meatballs in Mole negro de Oaxaca (Full Belly Farm, Riverdog Farm, Capay Hills Orchards)
Main
Oak Smoked, Dry Rubbed Pork Ribs with Carolina Style Plum (Polestar Farm) BBQ Sauce
Roasted Winter Squash (Riverdog Farm) Medley
Corn (Simonis Ranch/Farm Direct) Souflee with Poblano Peppers in Cream Sauce
Ensalada featuring Fall Greens (Riverdog Farm) pomegranate + persimmon (Polestar Farm), Cotija, and Pepitas
Dessert
Tres Leches Cake with Poached Quince Membrillo (Casa Rosa Farm) Garnished with Strawberry (Full Belly Farm) Syrup and Dried Oranges (Pasture 42)
Water and Lemonade Provided. BYO Wine and Beer
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Spotlight Chef: Katlyn Beggs
Cocktail Hour
Leek, Caramelized Onion, & Gruyère Tart
Crostini with Whipped Herb Ricotta, Acorn Squash, and Crispy Prosciutto
Appetizer
Fresh Herb Focaccia served with Seasonal Dipping Sauces
First Course
Arugula Salad with Figs, Toasted Almonds, and Crumbled Goat Cheese Tossed with a mixture of Balsamic Reduction and Seka Hills Olive Oil
Main Course
Lemon Garlic Pan-Roasted Chicken
Orzo Spring Salad with Fire-Roasted Butternut Squash, Feta, and Pepitas
Brussel Sprouts, Caramelized Onions, and Crispy Pancetta
Dessert
Citrus Olive Oil Cake with Marscarpone Crème topped with Fresh Figs & Honey
Water & Lemonade Provided. BYO Wine, Beer, and Spirits
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Cocktail Hour
Crostata with apricot jam, fresh apricots and brie.
Appetizer
: Focaccia, apricot balsamic, and zucchini spread
First Course
Stuffed apricots with
a) ricotta & basil, balsamic drizzle
b) blue cheese & honey & walnuts
Second Course
Salad of greens, apricot, quinoa, red onion, cuccumber, parsley, feta & almonds with apricot balsamic vinaigrette
Main Course
Ricotta gnocchi with white wine cream sauce, roasted seasonal vegetables, parmesan & herbs. Roasted chicken breast optional
Dessert
Apricot upside down cake with honey whipped yogurt, apricot balsamic, fresh apricot, cinnamon almond crumble & edible flowers
BYOB Wine, Beer, & Spirits
Water and Lemonade Provided
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NO TICKETS REQUIRED - DONATIONS GO TO THE BAND AND CULINARY PROGRAM
Dinner is picnic style facing our stage - Pizza, small dishes, and beverages will be served, on a donation-only basis, but you are welcome to bring whatever you want to eat or drink. Food service will start around 6, with music to follow at 7.
The event is open to all ages, so please feel free to bring the whole family, but please leave your pets at home. Please RSVP to Matt Trask (m_trask@yahoo.com) and/or Polestar (polestarfarmcapayvalley@gmail.com)
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Cocktail Hour
Crostata with Toasted Onion, Humboldt Fog, and Local Honey
Gluten-Free Crackers with Goat Cheese Mousse and Fresh Herbs
Appetizer
Fresh Herbed Focaccia served with Apricot Balsamic & Hatch Chile Goat Cheese Spread
First Course
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut Milk
Second Course
Green Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, Roasted Veggies, Fresh Chevre, and Candied Walnuts
Main Course
Butternut and Ricotta Gnocchi in Browned Butter, Toasted Pepitas, and Crispy Fried Sage
Dessert
Crustless Cheesecake with Pomegranate Syrup, Chocolate Ganache, and Toasted Pistachios
BYOB Wine, Beer, and Spirits
Water and Lemonade Provided
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Cocktail Hour
Crostata with Corn, Peppers, & Cherry Tomatoes
Gluten-Free Crackers with Red Pepper Spread & Roasted Butternut Squash
Appetizer
Fresh Herbed Focaccia served with Apricot Balsamic & Roasted Red Pepper Spread
Shishito Esquites - Peppers Roasted and Topped with Crema, Queso Fresco, Cilantro, and Tajin
First Course
Tomato Bacon Broth with White Bean and Potatoes *Vegetarian Version Available
Second Course
Green Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash & Peppers, Cucumber, Cherry Tomatoes, Cheese
Main Course
Wine-Braised Chicken with Figs & Apricots. Served with Creamy Polenta. *Vegetarian/Vegan Option Available
Dessert
Fig Tarts with Chocolate Ganache
Brule Figs with Gluten-Free Vegan Cookies and Coconut Cream Whip
BYOB Wine, Beer, and Spirits
Water and Lemonade Provided
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Cocktail Hour
Frittata Bites with Corn & Pepper Salsa
Watermelon Salad
Appetizer
Fresh Herbed Focaccia served with Apricot Balsamic & Roasted Cherry Tomato Spread
First Course
Grilled Corn Bisque served chilled with Queso Fresco & Fresh Cilantro
Second Course
Tres Hermanas Salad with Grilled Summer Veggies, Black Beans, Cilantro, and Lime
Main Course
Stuffed Peppers with Rice, Onion, Zucchini, Mushrooms, Feta, Sausage (Vegetarian option served without sausage). Topped with Home-Made Tomato Gravy
Dessert
Watermelon Rose Sorbet
BYOB Wine, Beer, and Spirits
Water and Lemonade Provided
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Cocktail Hour
Bruschetta
Gluten Free Crisps Topped with Zucchini Spread, Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella
Appetizer
Focaccia Served with Pesto, Ricotta, and Olive-Oil Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
First Course
Heirloom Tomato & Cucumber Gazpacho
Main Course
Mediterranean Salad with Tomato, Cucumber, Peppers, Kalamata Olive, Feta, Herbs, Balsamic Vinaigrette
House Made Gnocchi di Ricotta - Served with Heirloom Tomato Gravy, Italian Sausage, Onion, and Parmesan
Dessert
Grilled Peaches with Sweet Sour Cream, Sunshine Granola, Stone Fruit Reduction, Whipped Cream. Served with an Almond Pizzelle
BYOB Wine, Beer, and Spirits
Water and Lemonade Provided
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All Apricots Are Organically Grown From Polestar Farm
Cocktail Hour:
Black Pepper Crostata with Apricot Jam, Cypress Grove’s Humboldt Fog, and Fresh Sliced Apricots
Appetizer
Herbed Focaccia (made with Capay Lavender’s Herb Blend), Apricot Balsamic, and a Spread of Cypress Grove Cheeses Sprinkled with Fresh Herbs and Flowers From Our Garden
First Course
Grilled Apricots Filled with a Goat Cheese Mousse made with Cypress Grove Cheeses. Topped with Pistachios and Fresh Basil.
Main Course
Tabbouleh Salad with Fresh Apricots, Cucumbers, Bell Peppers, Green Onion, Parsley, Toasted Almond, and Cypress Grove’s Chèvre
Apricot Chili-Glazed Chicken with A Rice Pilaf, Apricot Pico De Gallo, Grilled Onions, and Zucchini.
Dessert
Almond Apricot Upside Down Cake Served with Toasted Almonds, Fresh Cream, and Apricot Compote
Beverages provided
BYOB wine/beer/spirits
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Please join us for our first ever dinner and a show! The wildly talented Hattie Craven will be on stage while Hunter Ellis cooks up a picnic-style dinner. Bring a blanket and a bottle of your favorite beverage to enjoy on our lawn and enjoy the show.
Tickets are $25 each, pay through the website or at the door.
Hunter’s Supper Club Menu
Grilled Chicken Thigh with Za’atar and Toum $15
Fregola Sarda with Capers, Farm Eggs and Chicories $13
Watermelon Gazpacho $10
Roasted Corn and Poblanos with Cilantro, Cotija, and Hoja Santa $10
Apricot Cobbler with Whipped Cream $9
Families Welcome!
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Cocktail Hour
Spinach Feta Mini Quiche
Carrot-Top Pesto on Gluten Free Crackers, Topped with Preserved Lemon and Radish
Appetizer
Fresh Herbed Focaccia with Apricot Balsamic and a Spring Herb Pesto
First Course
Mushroom Bisque Topped With Home-Made Croutons
Second Course
Lemon-Garlic Roasted Chicken
Creamy Polenta with Spring Vegetables
Spring Salad with Mulberries, Toasted Almonds, and Cypress Grove’s Meyer Lemon Honey Chèvre. Tossed with a Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
Dessert
Crustless Cheesecake Topped with House-Made Mulberry Syrup and Fresh Mulberries
Beverages provided
BYOB wine/beer/spirits
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Cocktail Hour
-Crostata with Apricot and Cypress Grove’s Humboldt Fog topped with Hot Honey
-Herbed Focaccia Crostini Topped with Toasted Walnut & Herb Pesto
Appetizer
-Fresh Herbed Focaccia with Apricot Balsamic
-Cypress Grove’s Chevre topped with Fresh Herbs, Green Onions, and Flake Salt
First Course
-Curry Roasted Carrot& Potato Soup
Main
-House-Made Pasta with Carrot-Top Pesto & Garden Fresh Peas
-Spring Salad with Veggie from the Garden & Lemon Herb Vinaigrette
Dessert
-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake Topped with Fruit Syrup, Fresh Cream & Berries
Beverages provided
BYOB wine/beer/spirits
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Cocktail Hour
Curry & Pie Spice Roasted Delicata Squash Crostata Topped with Chèvre and Pomegranate Seeds
Complementary Cocktails Provided
SOUP
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup Served with Sour Cream, Cilantro, and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Salad
Green salad with “sage & brown butter roasted butternut squash’, walnuts, chèvre, pomegranate seeds. Tossed with a Pomegranate Balsamic.
Main Course
Butternut Squash Stuffed with Quinoa, Onion, Peppers, Feta, and Parsley. Topped with Homemade Tomato Gravy and Fresh Mozzarella
Creamy Polenta with Parmesan and Drizzled with a Pomegranate Reduction
Dessert
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache and a Pomegranate Glaze
Cocktails and Non-Alcoholic Beverages will be provided
BYO Wine & Beer
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**Please use the form below to RSVP
All ingredients featured are organically grown on Polestar and other surrounding farms
Appetizer:
Herbs of Capay foccacia crostini with an apricot chutney and torched brie cheese
Salad:
Fresh apricots, blue cheese, candied nuts, and an apricot balsamic on tender leafy greens
Entree:
Apricot glazed chicken or tofu, on rice pilaf with dried apricots, sliced almonds and topped with an apricot pico de gallo
Side:
Seasonal roasted vegetables
Dessert:
Crustless cheesecake topped with roasted apricots, whipped cream, an almond pizelle, and a drizzle of apricot balsamic
$85 per person
*limited to 40 tickets
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*Please indicate on form below if you require a gluten-free option
Cocktail Hour: Tomato Crostata Two Ways
Black Pepper Pastry with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta
Herbed Pastry with Heirloom Tomatoes and Fresh Ricotta
Complementary Beverages Provided
Appetizer
Caprese Board with Grilled Ciabatta
First Course
Tomato Gazpacho
Second Course
Classic Vegetarian Lasanga with Homemade Gravy
Green Salad with Cherry Tomatoes and Balsamic
Final Course
Peach & Basil Tart with Fresh Cream
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Cocktail Hour
Apple & Honey Baked Brie
Complementary Cocktails Provided
Appetizer
Fresh Challah Bread Served with Honey-Fig Jam and Red Pepper Spread
Soup Course
Classic Matzo Ball Soup
Main Course
Braised Chicken or Tofu with a Spiced Wine Sauce and Dried Figs & Apricots
Spiced & Roasted onions, potatoes, and peppers
Dessert
Crustless Cheesecake Topped with Wine-Soaked Fruit and Pistachios
Cocktails and Non-Alcoholic Beverages will be provided
BYO Wine & Beer
*This dinner celebrates the Jewish New Year (Rosh Ha’Shanah), the start of the 7-day fall harvest festival (Sukkot), and traditional Friday night dinner (Shabbat Dinner). We look forward to celebrating with you and bringing Grandma Marsha’s recipes to life!