On Saturday, September 26, 2015, Crystal Springs Resort in Hamburg, New Jersey, will celebrate Malus Domestica, the orchard apple, in all its forms from cider to spirits to use as an ingredient in savory culinary dishes.
Guests will explore the differences between varieties of apples and their unique flavors during a reception featuring local ciders and cocktails. They will then enjoy a four-course dinner from Executive Chef Anthony Bucco paired with ciders and cocktails in the outdoor Chef’s Garden. Guests will also receive a take-away package of cider donuts following the event.
Crystal Springs Resort mixologist Stephen Thomas will lead the discussion and serve three signature cocktails including: The Malus with Warwick Applejack, American Spirits Barrel Aged Liqueur, fresh apple and Doc’s Hard Apple Cider; Applejack Rose with Black Dirt Distillery Applejack, house-made pomegranate syrup, and pomegranate bitters; and A Stroll Through the Orchard with Calvados, fresh cider, and honey crisp apple.
Chef Bucco will showcase the versatility of different varieties of apples with a four-course menu of Ginger Gold Apple & Quinoa with parsnip and sage, Tuna with Cameo Apple, argan oil and cilantro, Duck Liver with Cortland Apple, peanuts and caramel, and Pork Should with Macoun Apple and squash.
The reception will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Chef’s Garden, the resort’s seasonal wood-fired restaurant set in a lush organic garden, followed by dinner at 6:45 p.m. The reception and dinner with all cocktails and cider pairings are priced at $55.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity. For more information, or to make reservations, please call (844) 207-3203.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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