As we fall into autumn, local establishments are enticing us with special dinner experiences and myriad ways to savor the flavors of the season.
Six local chefs are coming together to host a one-night-only dumpling dinner on National Dumpling Day, Thursday, Sept. 26, from 5 to 8 p.m.
The dinner, to be held at Chao Baan in the Grove, featuring chefs and restaurateurs from local establishments iNDO, Sado, Saigon Cafe, Hello Poke, Sando Shack and DD Mau, will benefit the St. Louis Asian American Chamber of Commerce (AACC).
The meal will include a cocktail hour, starters, dumplings and sides prepared by local AANHPI (Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander) chefs. In addition, the dinner includes popular dishes from Chao Baan, such as Chicken Tom Yum Soup, Spring Rolls and its signature fried rice dish, Khao Tod Nam Sod.
As part of the evening, St. Louis Public Radio host Elaine Cha will moderate a panel discussion on growing up Asian American in St. Louis and how to make the city more inclusive, among other topics.
A portion of ticket sales will be donated to support scholarships for AACC’s Focus St. Louis Emerging Leaders Program. Click here for tickets.
From now through the end of September, Stray Rescue of St. Louis will benefit from every 2nd Shift Brewing Pale Ale sold at The Meaning of Bar at Alamo Drafthouse.
Stray Rescue is the first designated “Charity on Tap” recipient by The Meaning of Bar, located inside Alamo Drafthouse at City Foundry STL. For the entire month of September, The Meaning of Bar is donating $1 to Stray Rescue for every pint of 2nd Shift Pale Ale sold.
Alamo Drafthouse’s Charity on Tap program is designed to support local breweries and nonprofits.
Celebrate World Sake Day at the Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis with a special tasting flight to benefit a good cause!
For World Sake Day on Sunday, Oct. 1, the Four Seasons will offer a flight of three sake varieties paired with an amuse bouche as follows: Fukucho Seaside Sparkling sake with Scallop Crudo, Lobster Tomato Sauce and Shiso Leaf; Konteki Tears of Dawn sake with Chicken Yakatori, Shio and Tare; and Shiokawa Cowboy Yamahai sake with Beef Tataki, Yuzu Ponzu and Fried Garlic.
For each ticket sold, a portion of sales will be donated to the American Japanese Society of St. Louis, an organization that serves as the major source of Japan-related information and cultural experiences in the St. Louis area. Tickets are $50 per person; reservations are required.
Eckert’s Farm is marking the 60th anniversary of its pick-your-own apple season with a Farm-to-Table Apple Dinner featuring Chef Loryn Nalic of Balkan Treat Box.
The multi-course dinner at the Belleville farm on Thursday, Oct. 12, begins at 5:30 p.m. under the pavilion of Eckert’s new Cider Shed. The menu features four apple-inspired dishes created by Nalic, with each course featuring homegrown apples and paired with Eckert’s signature hard ciders. The evening also includes a welcome drink, a tractor ride around the farm and a Pick-Your-Own apple experience.
Tickets are $60 per person, with a portion of the proceeds donated for Operation Food Search. Click here for tickets.
From now through Thanksgiving, Andy’s Frozen Custard is serving up its “Fall Harvest of Flavors” that is sure to enhance your enjoyment of the season.
In addition to its frozen custard offerings, Andy’s is featuring three types of caramel apples: Double Caramel Dip, Reese’s Pieces and Roasted Pecan. Made with Midwest-grown Granny Smith Apples and house-made crème caramel, each apple is hand-dipped and then spun in roasted Missouri pecans or Reese’s Pieces, or double-dipped in caramel.
For pumpkin lovers, the fan-favorite Pumpkin Pie Concrete features a whole slice of fresh baked pumpkin pie blended with frozen custard. There’s also the S’mores Jackhammer, which has vanilla frozen custard blended with hot fudge and graham cracker, then filled with marshmallow.
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