SVCI’s Class of 2024 students will prepare and serve a five-course Spanish-inspired menu to showcase its talents for two evenings at Bistro 211 Student Restaurant 1 on Thursday, May 23, and Bistro 211 Student Restaurant 2 on Friday, May 24, 5:30-8 p.m. As part of their curriculum under the guidance of Chef Joseph Tocci, the current SVCI students have spent a great deal of time creating and executing a delicious menu. The dinner begins with copa de sopa de gazpacho, a cold cucumber and pepper soup, followed by an aperitivo or appetizer with the choice of pulpo a la plancha, grilled octopus, or a tortilla Española, a potato and onion omelet. For a salad course, choose between a pipirrana ensalada or tomatoes, onions, garlic, bell peppers salad with sherry vinaigrette or an ensalada verde, which is a mixed greens, Manchego, pepitas and marinated olives with a citrus vinaigrette. The main course will be a choice of chuleta de cordero, a lamb chop with patatas bravas, romesco sauce and sautéed asparagus or a pisto con arroz de saffron, which is Spanish vegetable stew with saffron rice. Enjoy a brazo de gitano, a chocolate roulade with Chantilly crème, port reduction garnished with …
Sun Valley Culinary Institute Bistro 211 Student Pop-Up Brunch
Two seatings, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and a second 12:30 to 2 p.m. include an omelet station with a choice of mushrooms, onion, tomato, spinach, ham, and cheddar cheese and a carving station of roasted pork loin. The buffet will also include French toast, sage sausage, bacon, and roasted fingerling potatoes. In addition, the buffet will also include rice pilaf and sautéed mixed vegetables with a Cittronette citrus dressing along with chicken marsala, a mixed garden salad with house vinaigrette, and house-made dinner rolls, and assorted fruit, pot de crème, and strawberry shortcake biscuits for dessert.
Deck Opening Celebration: May the Fourth Be With You
Finally—it’s deck season! Come celebrate with us on Saturday, May 4th, for some spring sunshine, delicious food, and tasty drink specials!
Ketchum Grill’s Anniversary Special
We are celebrating 33 years in business this May! Thank you for your patronage. Come celebrate 33 years and counting at the Ketchum Grill from May 1 – May 12 33% off wine by the bottle $5 apps Entrees $20.33 and under. Make your reservation by calling us at 208-726-4660 or online at www.resy.com/cities/ketchum-id/venues/ketchum-grill
The Welcome Party – A Benefit for the Sun Valley Culinary Institute
Sun Valley Culinary Institute presents The Welcome Party on Saturday, June 22 at 6 p.m., for A Summer Soiree celebration at a private Sun Valley Home with good friends, exceptional wine and fabulous food prepared by celebrity Chef Art Smith and Food Network insider Bruce Seidel. Enjoy a seated dinner, live and silent auction, and paddle up, and then dance the night away with music by DJ SID3S. The Welcome Party supports the Sun Valley Culinary Institute Scholarship Fund, which assists with student education costs while supporting Wood River Valley’s restaurant community. Tickets start at $350-$500 and $5,000 for table sponsorship. To learn more, visit sunvalleyculinary.org.
33rd Annual Cowboy Ball
Get ready to shine at the 33rd Annual Cowboy Ball, the ultimate celebration that fuels our mission! This spectacular event is not only a blast but also our primary fundraiser. Let your inner Rhinestone Cowboy sparkle and support a great cause! We are proud to make a difference in the community by supporting individuals with disabilities and special needs with the help of our amazing equines and volunteers. Join us for a night of live music, delicious food, exciting auctions, and dancing the night away. Tickets on sale in May.
Gingerbread House Decorating
Embrace the festive spirit for a delightful afternoon of Gingerbread House Decorating at the Sun Valley Culinary Institute. Crafted by the talented hands of Ketchum’s own Mary Jones, each gingerbread house is a testament to local artistry and holiday magic for ages 13 and under (12 and under must be accompanied by an adult).
Sun Valley Opera and Broadway presents A Signature Salon & Concert – A “Queen of Hearts” High Tea and Concert with Natalia Santaliz
This afternoon event will feature a classic High Tea with scones, sandwiches, sweets and tea, as well as, Champagne befitting Natalia’s repertoire of Classic Opera Arias, Musical Theater and American Songbook. The event will be in a wonderful home and seating is limited to 10 Bistro Tables for 4. Catering by Silver Fox Catering. Hats & Gloves Welcome!!! Self-parking. Tickets are available at Sunvalleyopera.com or by calling Robyn at 208-726-0991
12th Annual Empty Bowls to benefit Blaine County Charitable Fund
Join us for the 12th annual Empty Bowls Event on Sunday, January 21st. Blaine County Charitable Fund, Boulder Mountain Clayworks and the Church of the Big Wood are hosting the annual Empty Bowls event January 21st from 11:30 am – 2 pm at the Church of the Big Wood. Previously hosted and benefiting the Hunger Coalition, the fundraiser was handed over to the Blaine County Charitable Fund. Purchase a handmade bowl for $25 and fill with generous helpings of soup, chili, salad, bread and dessert from local chefs.
Southern Chefs John Currence and Vish Bhatt and Blackbird Vineyards five-course wine pairing fundraising dinner
An SVCI fundraising dinner for the Student Professional Fund will be an exceptionally crafted five-course dinner with James Beard Award-winning Chefs John Currence and Vish Bhatt, with select wines provided by Blackbird Vineyards of Napa Valley. This unique food experience will be an unforgettable epicurean, convening limited to 26 guests