Friends of James Beard Dinner at Chatham Bars Inn Farm
Join us Saturday September 20th as we host a Friends of James Beard Dinner at Chatham Bars Inn Farm, featuring a breathtaking location, guest chefs and a spectacular four-course dinner. The evening will highlight the talents of Chef Robert Sisca, Chef Michael Scelfo, Chatham Bars Inn’s Executive Chef Andrew Chadwick and Executive Pastry Chef Brennan Froeschner. Each course will be prepared by a different chef, showcasing their unique style and culinary expertise, with wine pairings curated by Steven Rosario and Justen Nickell’s Hudson Chatham Winery.
The evening will begin with an interactive welcome reception with the chefs in the fields from 5pm to 6pm, followed by a four-course plated dinner at communal tables in the glass greenhouse from 6pm to 9pm. Tickets are $285 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Guests must be 21+. Menu to follow. Tickets are available through Eventbrite, standard fees apply.
Reserve Tickets
5pm – 6pm Welcome Reception
6pm – 9pm Dinner
The James Beard Foundation
The James Beard Foundation (JBF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that celebrates and supports the people behind America’s food culture, while pushing for new standards in the restaurant industry to create a future where all have the opportunity to thrive. Established over 30 years ago, the Foundation has highlighted the centrality of food culture in our daily lives and is committed to supporting a resilient and flourishing industry that honors its diverse communities. By amplifying new voices, celebrating those leading the way, and supporting those on the path to do so, the Foundation is working to create a more equitable and sustainable future—what we call Good Food for Good®. JBF brings its mission to life through the annual Awards, industry and community-focused programs, advocacy, partnerships, and events across the country. Learn more at jamesbeard.org
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Chef Bios
Chef Robert Sisca
Robert Sisca is an award-winning American chef and restaurateur. A New York native, he graduated from Johnson & Wales University before returning home to hone his craft at three-Michelin-starred Le Bernardin. In 2009, he relocated to New England, where he has since opened restaurants across Boston, Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard, and Providence.
Chef Michael Scelfo
Michael’s passion for the culinary arts was born in family kitchens, where he absorbed all he could about his heritage through food and cooking. He was always enamored with the energy and bustle in those kitchens as everyone lent hands to make even...
Steven Rosario and Justen Nickell
In 2020, amidst global uncertainty, husbands Justen Nickell and Steven Rosario embraced a lifelong dream—reviving a small winery in New York’s Hudson Valley. What began during quarantine quickly evolved into a mission: to grow wine with integrity, intention, and deep respect for the land.
Chef Andrew Chadwick
Executive Chef Andrew Chadwick leads the Chatham Bars Inn’s restaurants and award-winning culinary programming with creativity, expertise and professionalism mixed with an enthusiasm for exceeding guest expectations and building a cohesive team.
Chef Brennan Froeschner
Chatham Bars Inn’s Executive Pastry Chef Brennan Froeschner has over 25 years of experience in the culinary industry. He previously worked for Four Seasons Hotels for nearly ten years in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and in Chicago. He has experience in both...
