Tasting Notes Series to Feature Chamber Music, Food, and Wine

Your all-inclusive ticket includes:

• A welcome reception where you can mingle with the performers and enjoy a glass of bubbly
• An intimate chamber music concert featuring the music of incredible African American composers
• A three-course dinner inspired by the music and prepared on site by Chef Adrian Grant
• A glass of wine with each course, selected and discussed by Jessica Haldeman

The Menu/The Program

Appetizer Course:

William Grant Still’s “Danzas de Panama” for string quartet

1. Tamborito
2. Mejorana y Socavon
3. Punto
4. Cumbia y Congo

Beef Empanadas de Panama (deep fried pastry filled with tender spiced ground beef)

or

Beet and Potato Salad (golden potatoes, sliced pickled beets, red onion, and garbanzos tossed in a creamy herb blend) veg/vegan/gluten free

Main Course:

Samuel Coleridge Taylor’s “Clarinet Quintet” op. 10

Larghetto affettuoso – Finale. Allegro agitato

Lowcountry Grits Bowl with Sweet Cornbread (smoked gouda grits topped with collards and smoked turkey) gluten free without cornbread

or

Gumbo Style Okra Soup over Rice with Sweet Cornbread (okra, tomato, corn, peppers, onion, beef short rib, and smoked turkey over long grain white rice) gluten free without cornbread

or

Vegetarian Gumbo Style Okra Soup with Sweet Cornbead veg

Dessert:

Valerie Coleman’s “Moambi Asante – Prayer of Thanks” for flute, violin, and cello

Classic Sweet Potato Pie with Spiced Chantilly Cream veg

or

White Chocolate Pear Bread Pudding with Bailey’s Irish Cream Anglaise veg