Owensboro Convention Center Bringing Dining and Wine-pairing Event
Back to the Bluegrass
Owensboro, KY (September 3, 2015) – The South has never tasted so good! The Owensboro Convention Center is excited to announce the next series of Cork & Cuisine as “Back to the Bluegrass” on Thursday, September 17 at 6:00pm featuring exquisite foods and flavorful wines and spirits from across Kentucky.
Cork and Cuisine “Back to the Bluegrass” is a five course meal expertly paired with the perfect wine. Each course will be presented by Executive Chef, Stephen Helm and Creation Gardens, Randy Bush, along with wine and spirits presentations by Coastal Wine and Spirits and Val-U Liquors.
“I believe I am more excited about this 5th installment of Cork & Cuisine Back to the Bluegrass more than any other!” stated Randy Bush, Managing Partner of Creation Gardens. “Excited to have Black Hawk Farms as a new sponsor and their incredible Black Angus meat on the menu!”
Reservations are required. Tickets are $65 per person. To purchase tickets, call 270-687-8800 or go online to www.OwensboroTickets.com. The full menu is listed below. Reservations are required by Monday, September 14.
Cork and Cuisine “Back to the Bluegrass” is sponsored by Creation Gardens, Black Hawk Farms, Coastal Wine & Spirits, Val-U Liquors, and WEHT/WTVW-TV.
Course 1 – Appetizers
Assorted Kenny’s Cheese Display (Barren County)
Assorted Kentucky Fruit Display (Haebegger Farms – Scottsville, KY)
Kentucky Cheese Fondue
Crostini, pickled vegetables, cheese cubes
Course 2 – Soup
Corn Chowder with Kentucky Legend Ham Garnished with Pickled Corn Relish
(Gallrein Farms – Shelbyville, KY)
Course 3 – Salad
Gagel Farms Kentucky Bibb Lettuce Bowl Filled with Assorted Fresh Fruits Tossed in an Herbed Citrus Poppy Seed Dressing
Course 4 – Entree
Black Hawk Farms Hickory Smoked Salt & Pepper Crusted Seared Beef with Bleu Cheese & Chive Butter Shuckman’s Smoked Salmon and Summer Squash Risotto (Louisville and Warren County)
Country Ham Wrapped Asparagus (Finchville KY)
Blistered Heirloom Tomatoes Sprinkled with Shuckman’s Parmesan Cheese & Fresh Basil
Course 5 – Desert
Individual Blueberry Cobbler served with Home-style Vanilla Ice Cream with Bourbon Barrel Sorghum Drizzle (Louisville)
