“Garden to Table” Vegan Epicurean Experience at Madison Beach Hotel

Madison Beach Hotel hosts its first plant-based culinary event on Thursday, June 2 as part of the resort’s popular Epicurean Series.

“Garden to Table” Vegan Epicurean Experience will feature Chef Chrissy Tracey, a self-taught freelance vegan chef, artist, forager, YouTuber, and entrepreneur in the food and wellness space.

“As our own chefs have created a number of delicious vegan dishes for The Wharf, we thought it time to showcase plant-based dining in our Epicurean Series,” said General Manager John Mathers. “We’re very proud to welcome Chef Chrissy to Madison Beach Hotel.”

The five-course vegan dinner on June 2 begins at 7 p.m. and is $150 per person, plus EventBrite fees. Reserve tickets at https://bit.ly/3utieiQ.

Reception

Butler Passed Hors d’oeuvres:

Artichoke “Oysters,” sautéed maitake mushrooms, lemon, smoked salt, parsley

Hearts of Palm “Calamari” with Scotch Bonnet Pepper Marinara

Dinner

FIRST COURSE

Raw Lasagna, zucchini & yellow squash pressed in olive oil, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Layered with fermented almond ricotta, basil & foraged ramp pesto, & sun-dried tomato marinara

Wine Pairing to be announced

SECOND COURSE

Confit Lions Mane, sweet corn puree, dashi caviar, kohlrabi, sesame seed, sorrel micro greens

Wine Pairing to be announced

THIRD COURSE

Summer Pasta, fresh summer tomatoes & balsamic vinegar

Wine Pairing to be announced

Dessert

White Chocolate Panna Cotta, Pink Peppercorn Sable, Blood Orange Sorbet

Wine Pairing to be announced

Chef Chrissy is the first vegan chef to be featured on Bon Appetit’s Test Kitchen YouTube series. Her recipes have been featured in Epicurious, Farm Sanctuary Magazine, VegNews, and the Vegan Review. She has also been featured on the Bon Appetit ‘Food People’ podcast and on NPR’s ‘Seasoned.’

A first- generation Jamaican American, Chef Chrissy is one of seven children and learned to cook through family and friends. In 2020, Tracey was a Connecticut Magazine 40 Under 40 recipient for her work. She made a name for herself working as a vegan pizza chef in New Haven.

She is the chef owner of Chrissy’s, a Connecticut-based catering company that specializes “deceptively delicious plant based meats, with a wholistic approach to complete proteins and nutritional value.”

“It is my hope that I can use my mastery of cooking to educate and shift perspective of those skeptical about plant-based diets, and excite the tastebuds of vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike,” said Chef Chrissy.

As part of the experience, a vegan culinary class taught by Chef Chrissy will be offered on Friday, June 3 at 11:30 a.m. The class is $50 plus EventBrite Fees and may be purchased with the dinner or separately.

Madison Beach Hotel is also offering an Overnight Package. Guests may purchase a “Garden to Table, Vegan Epicurean Rooms Package” which includes overnight accommodations, 2 tickets for dinner and 2 tickets for the culinary class on June 3. Booking link: https://bit.ly/3LRJzkI

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Madison Beach Hotel is located at 94 West Wharf Road, Madison, Connecticut.

For a full listing of other upcoming events, visit https://www.thewharfmadison.com/news/

Visit Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. For more information on Curio Collection by Hilton, please visit newsroom.hilton.com/curio.

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About Madison Beach Hotel

Madison Beach Hotel is a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning boutique resort and was chosen as Top Performer by Hilton, the highest hotel award across all Hilton brands. The hotel, with 33 rooms offering luxurious accommodations with sweeping ocean views, private balconies, and beach, is part of Curio – A Collection by Hilton. Opened in May 2012, Madison Beach Hotel features The Wharf Restaurant with both dining room and porch seating, concierge spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and private yoga studio, and more than 5,000 square feet of private event space. Madison Beach Hotel is managed by Distinctive Hospitality Group.

Located at 94 West Wharf Road, Madison, Connecticut. For more information, please call: 203-245-1404 or visit: www.madisonbeachhotel.curiocollection.com | www.madisonbeachhotelweddings.com

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Founded in 2010, Distinctive Hospitality Group is led by president and owner, Lou Carrier who offers years of experience in the hospitality industry and has overseen several of the most successful hotel establishments in the country. Lou launched DHG with a mission to build a portfolio of unique high-end hotels and comprised a solid team of seasoned hospitality professionals to work towards his dream. Located in Natick, MA, DHG is quickly building a name for its constant dedication to overseeing projects with lasting power and quality, ones that provide hotel guests and restaurant diners with the utmost in experience, service, style, and atmosphere. For more information, please visit: www.DistinctiveHospitalityGroup.com.