The BALSAMS is pleased to announce dates for the 2008 Fall Chefs Series. Please call 1-877-225-7267 with questions.
2008 Fall Visiting Chefs Series
October 24 - 26, 2008
Tom Gutow Owner/ Chef, The Castine Inn, Castine, ME
Drawing from his diverse experiences in the US and France, Chef Gutow is known for creating dishes with multiple layers of concentrated flavors and contracting textures. The Chef Gutow & The Castine Inn have been featured in Wine Spectator, Food & Wine, and The New York Times. Join us on a journey for the palate, as Chef Gutow shows diners how to discern the true flavors of food.
October 31 - November 2, 2008
Rob Evans, Executive Chef and Proprietor, Hugo’s Restaurant, Portland, ME
Chef Evans, a native New Englander, was selected as one of America's Best New Chefs of 2004 by FOOD & WINE Magazine. Hugo's, recently named in Conde Nast Traveler, February, 2007, is recognized for it's creative cuisine. Chef Evans will create the cuisine that has made Hugo’s a Portland institution.
November 7 - 9, 2008
Jack Chiaro, Associate Culinary Professor, Johnson and Wales University
Chef Chiaro is a previous “Rhode Island Chef of the Year”, a member of the prestigious Escoffier Society, and an inductee of The American Academy of Chefs. At The BALSAMS Chef Chiaro presents, “A Weekend with Olive Oil,” which will feature cuisine created in the rustic Tuscan style.
November 14 - 16, 2008
Bryan Dame, Chef, The Inn at Ocean's Edge, Camden, ME
A native of New England, Chef Dame strives to preserve Maine's traditional food ways. Known for his simple, yet elegant and inventive approach to cuisine, Chef Dame will share new culinary twists on classic Maine dishes.
December 5 - 7, 2008
Ben Smith, Owner, Tsunami, Memphis, TN
Ben Smith’s unique approach to Pacific Rim cuisine takes shape at his award-winning restaurant, Tsunami, in Memphis, Tennessee. Named “Best New Restaurant of The Year” by Memphis Magazine, critics have described Smith’s “remarkable talents” and accurately predicted that his signature dishes “may quickly become legendary.” Chef Smith will showcase his talents and create his signature Pacific Rim delights at The BALSAMS.
