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With limited tickets available for public purchase, this VIP evening promises an elevated, one-of-a-kind culinary journey set in an atmosphere of connection and celebration.Event Highlights
- Exclusive VIP Access Be part of a highly limited guest list for an intimate evening with top chefs, distillers, and fellow culinary enthusiasts.
- Full Dinner & Craft Cocktails Enjoy a five-course dinner experience thoughtfully designed to showcase bold, live-fire flavors—each course expertly paired with handcrafted cocktails to complement and elevate every bite.
- Guest Chef Collaboration Renowned Memphis chef Michelle O’Guin, 2024 World Food Live Fire Champion, will lead the culinary experience with an exceptional menu, working in collaboration with Hard Truth’s Master Distiller Bryan Smith, who will bring each pairing to life through expertly crafted spirits.
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First Course: Oak & Ember Carnitas
Bourbon-kissed carnitas topped with smoky fire-roasted salsa verde, tangy pickled red onions, Cotija, and cool crema.
Second Course: Grecian Flame & Four Grain
Flame-grilled Greek chicken skewers with Mediterranean salad, tzatziki, and Hard Truth Four Grain Bourbon
Third Course: Heartland Meets Harbor
Midwestern fire-roasted pork belly meets coastal scallops atop a smoky Indiana corn salad, inspired by Hard Truth High Road Rye.
Fourth Course: Smokehouse Harvest
Spicy bourbon-glazed pork loin, creamy smoked Gouda polenta, and fire-braised cinnamon apples come together in a rich celebration of smoke, spice, and orchard sweetness.
Fifth Course: Peanut Butter Bourbon Bliss
Smooth ice cream is infused with the rich, nutty essence of peanut butter. A balanced blend of sweet, salty, and subtly smoky flavors, all heightened by the warmth of bourbon.
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