Geneva on the Lake ~ August 7th, 2008 Culinary enthusiasts shouldn’t miss this opportunity to savor the finest foods of the Finger Lakes at this locally sourced 5 course gourmet dinner paired with Finger Lakes wines.  Held in the pavilion outdoors on the stunningly beautiful grounds of Geneva on the Lake, the evening will begin at 6:30 with a wine and cheese reception. The Finger Lakes Wine Trails will pour a sampling from their trails, and Finger Lakes artisan cheeses, fruits, and hors d’oeuvres provided by Fiddle Concepts Catering will accompany the reception.

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Hors d'ouvres  by Fiddlehead Concepts Catering

Appetizer
Chevre cheese & summer vegetables baked in a puff pastry with a creamy spinach basil pesto sauce 

Chef Ryan Abbey - Geneva on the Lake 

Salad
Hand crafted beef and pork sausage served with green bean, watercress and pickled ramp salad drizzled with anise scented mustard vinaigrette

Chef Hans Butler - Watercress 

Entrées
Free range roasted chicken in a lemon ginger burre blanc with sweet corn & zucchini spoon bread

Chef Sam Izzo - Simply Red Lakeside Bistro, Sheldrake Point Vineyards

Bacon wrapped free range pork tenderloin stuffed with blueberries, chevre and arugula with a blueberry red wine sauce

Chef Debra Whiting - Red Newt Cellars Winery and Bistro
Organic sliced filet mignon with red norland potatoes, round baby carrots, kefir cheese, and port wine demi glace

Chef Olando Rodriquez - Veraisons Restaurant at Glenora Wine Cellars

Dessert
Dessert buffet

Chef Anthony Jordan - Taverna Banfi

(each course will be paired with two Finger Lakes wines) 

Throughout the evening stories of the farmers, winemakers, specialty food producers, and chefs will be featured.  A silent auction with the opportunity to bid on beautiful gift baskets and 'dinners for two' at the finest restaurants will conclude the evening. 

Tickets are $75 per person and may be purchased by contacting Geneva on the Lake at (315) 789-7190.  Seating is limited so purchase early!  Vegetarian options available, please request when purchasing tickets.

All proceeds from the event will benefit Finger Lakes Culinary Bounty as they strive to promote the Finger Lakes as a culinary destination and increase the economic viability of our region by connecting area farms, food producers, wineries and restaurants.   

For further information contact Elizabeth Karabinakis at (607) 272-2292 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it