The beautiful bay views at Lobdell's Teaching Restaurant will be the setting for this fantastic strolling wine and food affair. Your ticket includes a welcome pour, tastings of 6 inspired small plates paired with 12 locally renowned wines, and bite-sized desserts.

DETAILS

• This is a culinary challenge for current Great Lakes Culinary Institute students to provide them with:
  • Local and regional exposure
  • Real-world experience
  • Increased knowledge of local wines
  • Insight and guidance from professional chefs
• Participating students will develop a small plate that will pair with a style of wine, such as unoaked Chardonnay or dry rosé.
• The public will choose the 6 finalists/small plates via voting polls on social media beginning March 29, 2020. Follow any of the links from the sponsors below to participate.
• A panel of local chefs will judge the finalists and choose a winner that evening.
• The winner will be awarded a $1000 scholarship and have the opportunity to present their small plate at an upcoming local wine and food event.
• Attendees will also be able to vote for their favorite dish during the event. The "people's choice" winner will receive a $250 scholarship.

Sponsored by Traverse City Tourism, Black Star Farms, Bowers Harbor Vineyards, Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery, and Blustone Vineyards