Local Event

2nd Annual Bee's Knees Dinner

Fri, October 25, 2024 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

The Westbrook Inn
49 South Main Street
Derry, NH 03038
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2x James Beard Nominated Chef Chris Viaud returns to celebrate Bee's Knees Week with Barr Hill and the Siragusa Family at The Westbrook Inn!

James Beard Nominated Chef Chris Viaud returns to Westbrook with Barr Hill and the Siragusa Family to recognize Bee's Knees Week! This special dinner showcases Chef Chris's seasonal menus and pollinators, as well as raise awareness about their importance to our planet and wellbeing. @BARRHILLGIN #BEESKNEESWEEK

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Chef Chris Viaud, Top Chef Season 18 Contestant and 2x James Beard Nominated, is the chef and owner of Greenleaf and Ansanm, both located in Milford NH and Pavilion located in Wolfeboro NH. Upon graduating from Johnson and Wales, Viaud moved to Boston where he spent three of his most formative years at Deuxave, where he worked through the ranks. Viaud focuses primarily on seasonal locally grown products which inspire his menu creations. He plans and executes a balanced meal that incorporates different flavors and textures that entertain the palate which allows for a unique dining experience each time. Chef Viaud has recently begun focusing a lot more of his time and energy into the exploration of his Haitian Heritage.

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At Barr Hill, they are on a mission to produce flawless, Landcrafted® spirits that support their hardworking agricultural landscape. They strive to leave the lands and the rivers better than they found them, to leave their communities stronger, their pollinator populations healthier and their local farms more vibrant. The story of Barr Hill begins in 2011 with a beekeeper and distiller working together in one of the most beautiful agricultural regions on Earth - the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.

https://www.barrhill.com/pages/our-story

@BARRHILLGIN

#BEESKNEESWEEK

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Chef Emilee Viaud found her passion for baking at a young age where she has fond memories of making cookies for her second grade class. She attended Johnson & Wales University where she earned her bachelors in Pastry Arts. Emilee owns and operates Sweet Treats by Emilee and shares her talents through her creative work as the Executive Pastry Chef of Greenleaf and Pavilion located in Milford and Wolfeboro, New Hampshire where she focuses on creating beautifully crafted seasonally-inspired desserts.

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The Westbrook Inn was first settled as Nutfield in 1719 by twenty Scotch-Irish families from Ireland. Nutfield is believed to be the first Scotch-Irish settlement in America. Westbrook's land was used as the Common Field where the first white potato, an Irish staple, in America was planted.

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October 25th, 2024

Doors / Cash Bar open at 6:00 PM

4-Course Dinner from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

$95/ticket including gratuity, meals and rental tax. Eventbrite service charges not included.

Call 603.965.6228 to avoid processing fees.


Honeynut Squash Bisque (1st Course)

Smoked Paprika | Honey Chive Creme Fraiche | Honeycrisp Apples | Brioche Croutons


Pan Roasted Scallop (2nd Course)

Curried Cauliflower | Hazelnut Gremolata | Honey Roasted Cippolini Onion | Golden Raisin


Coriander Honey Glazed "Ham" (3rd Course)

Cured Pork Loin | Polenta | Carrot | Red Cabbage | Sage


Honey Panna Cotta (4th Course)

Carrot Cake | Mascarpone Mousse | Candied Pecan Oat Crumble | Date Caramel


Find all of the Chefs on social media and their websites:

Chris Viaud

@chefchrisviaud @greenleafmilford @ansanm_milford @pavilionwolfeboro @fromthefieldcatering

Emilee Viaud @emilee_caroline @sweettreatsbyemilee_ @greenleafmilford @ansanm_milford @pavilionwolfeboro @fromthefieldcatering


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*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.

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