A trio of talented Buffalo chefs wish to recognize and support the efforts of the Field & Fork Network--a non-profit organization focused on connecting WNY's farmers and artisan producers to chefs and consumers--by hosting a fantastic nose-to-tail dinner on March 1st.
At the center of this nine course dinner is a pasture-raised, all natural heritage breed Old Spot hog from the acclaimed T-Meadow Farm in Lockport, NY--suppliers of heritage pork to Manhattan's finest restaurants. What may be most interesting about heritage breed hogs is their rich, deep flavor (and the knowledge that eating a heritage breed is the best way to preserve it!)
Each of the three participating chefs have worked to develop a menu that will showcase their individual styles and favored preparations. Chef Steve Gedra of Bistro Europa will host the dinner, with assistance from Chef Bruce Wieszala of The Stillwater and Carmelo Raimondi, chef/owner of Carmelo's in Lewiston. Seating is limited to 25, so make reservations early in order to guarantee your participation.
Proceeds from the event will benefit the un-funded but hard working Field & Fork Network, most notably responsible for the annual Farmer-Chef Conference. Dinner is $150 per person (including tax and gratuity) and includes red and white wines along with a generous serving of PorkSlap Pale Ale, made right here in New York state. A unique assortment of one-of-a-kind foodie silent auction items will also be available to guests.
Some of the evening's courses include:
Housemade Coppa di Testa with Homemade Beer Mustard & Mostarda, the "Grand Slam", a dish comprised of Braised Belly, Hash, Homemade Biscuit, Sausage Gravy, a Pizzetta of Apple, Lardo, Fontina and Smoked Shoulder prepared with Vinegar, Mustard, and Sweet BBQ Sauce and served with Navajo Fry Bread, Braised Collards with Smoked Hock and Ham Salt.
Special thanks to the Tilyou family of T-Meadow Farm, Promisedland CSA/Oles' Family Farm and Spar's European Sausage for their generous support of this event.
If you have questions or would like to make reservations, please contact Bistro Europa, 484 Elmwood Avenue, 716.884.1100
