Leelanau Cheese Co Raclette Dinner
Exclusive Raclette Dinner with Cheesemaker Nik Basford
Saturday, October 18th
Join us for an intimate evening celebrating raclette, the legendary Alpine cheese that has brought people together for centuries. We're honored to welcome cheesemaker Nik Basford from Leelanau Cheese Co. in Sutton Bay, Michigan, for this special collaboration dinner.
The Experience
Our chef has crafted a multi-course menu showcasing raclette alongside vegetables, herbs, and fruits grown on our farm and those of our partner farms and by neighboring producers. This dinner continues our tradition since 2008 of creating slow-food meals that highlight the best of Midwest agriculture, featuring our own artisan cheeses and freshly baked bread.
About Raclette
Raclette is a semi-soft, washed-rind cow's milk cheese with exceptional melting characteristics and a silky texture. The name derives from the French "racler," meaning "to scrape" - a nod to its traditional preparation, where Alpine shepherds would melt it by evening fires and scrape the molten cheese over hot potatoes and mountain provisions. Originally a humble sustenance cheese rather than a market commodity, raclette has evolved into the perfect cheese for communal dining and celebration.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, October 18th
Seating Times: 4:30pm | 6:30pm | 8:30pm
Price: $65 per person (18% Service Charge Added)
Format: Pre-fixed menu (no substitutions available)
Bar: Wine, craft cocktails, and beer available for purchase
Menu:
Bread service with artisan cheeses and pickles
Farmstead salad
Entree plate with pasture raised meats, roasted vegetables, baked apples
As many "scrapes" of melty raclette cheese as you would like!
This event features a carefully curated, pre-fixed menu designed to provide a unique and cohesive dining experience. We are unable to offer substitutions for this special dinner.
Reserve your seat for an evening of exceptional cheese, thoughtful cuisine, and the timeless pleasure of sharing a meal rooted in Alpine tradition.
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