2018 Dinatoire
A new event but many familiar faces, our Dinatoire: a French cooking demonstration and tasting at Rex Heart & Vascular Center, highlighted some of the Triangle’s favorite French chefs. We had cooking demonstrations and tastings from Chef Serge Falcoz-Vigne of St. Jacques French Cuisine, Dean Ogan of Rocky Top Catering, Ryan Conklin of UNC Rex Hospital, and Daniel Benjamin of lucettegrace patisserie. Each chef prepared a French or French-inspired dish and dessert for guests, and were on hand to answer questions and discuss secret recipes.
Thanks also to Triangle Wine Co and PFB Connect for sponsoring delicious French wines to go with our tasting, to La Farm Bakery for providing a beautiful charcuterie display as hors d’oeuvres, and to UNC Rex Heart & Vascular Center for donating their beautiful event space for the evening.
Peruse the photos and then join us next time! Our famous Noël party is happening December 2nd…
- Tasting selections from Rocky Top Catering
- Salmon Rillettes with crunchy breadsticks
- Sea scallops with butternut squash & apple puree
- Chef Serge prepares savory crepes
- Delicious tray of crepes ready to eat!
- Chef Ryan prepares dishes and chats with guests
- Rotisserie chicken from Chef Ryan of Rex Hospital
- Chef Daniel of lucettegrace patisserie speaks to guests about his signature desserts
- Chef Dean of Rocky Top Catering describes his recipes to guests
- President of UNC Rex Healthcare, Steve Burriss, welcomes guests to the Heart & Vascular Center
- Chef Daniel prepares croquembouche piece by piece