The Market Table Dinner

March 2nd, 2009 by Mary

One of the most-sought-after prizes at our annual Apron Gala silent auction is the “Market Table Dinner.” It’s an intimate, after-hours, behind-the-scenes dinner for you and nine of your favorite people.

The affair is held in the Dispatch Kitchen, prepared by one of Columbus’ favorite chefs and served by the Market staff. This year’s Market Table maestro was board member and chef extraordinaire, John Dornback of Basi Italia.

Recent Board President emeritus Michelle Chippas and husband Glen Pritchard entertained four other couples at the Market Table this past Saturday night. Chef Dornback cooked up an exemplary five-course meal for those in attendance. Upon arrival the guests were greeted with glasses of Dibon sparkling wine and Scottish Salmon Tartare in Endive Boats:

Once the party had settled in the first course was served, a lovely seared scallop with roasted beet tapenade and mustard green pesto. At this time your intrepid blogger must have been too busy serving as she neglected to take a photo, but having tasted some of the “extras” I assure you it was a splendid start! I’ll make up for it with two photos of the second course. Chef Dornback scored and seared little disks of foie gras:

And served them on a bed of sauteed butter beans with sweet peppers and sherry wine. This course was accompanied by a Joel Gott Chardonnay.

Course number three was Lobster Risotto with fresh lemon, chives and marscapone. It was served with a Riesling who’s vintage I neglected to note (sorry).

The main course was a hearty Filet of Rib Eye served with parsnip potatoes and garnished with a wile mushroom and port wine sauce. Served with Pets Petit Sirah.

The evening was capped off with bowls of roasted berries lightly drizzled with balsamic vinegar:

And topped off with fresh whipped cream:

Many thanks to Michelle Chippas and Glen Pritchard for their support of the North Market through the Market Table purchase. And cheers to Chef John Dornback for creating an exceptional meal!

If this all sounds too good to be true, you too can bid on the Market Table Dinner and other fabulous silent auction items at the North Market Apron Gala. Save the date for this year’s bash: Saturday, May 16 from 7 - 10 p.m.

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